'A Porsche Compared To A Lada': Ukrainian Artillerists Swap Soviet Howitzer For Polish-Built Krab

Current Time's Borys Sachalko joined a Ukrainian crew in a Krab self-propelled howitzer. The four-man team used to operate a Soviet-era Msta-S howitzer and say the new Polish-built Krab is faster, easier to operate, and more accurate.
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[Игорь Кононенко]

A big thank you to the Poles from a Ukrainian soldier

[Stanisław Madej]

Yes, Polish KRAB 155 mm a ukrainian soldier.

[maqic1979]

niech żyje wolna Ukraina, niech żyje wolna Polska

[ET tit]

Stay safe friend!

[Artur AP]

*Дай Бог тобі друже.* Niech cię Bóg błogosławi przyjacielu. God bless you friend. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

[sendmeaemailto]

Wielkie dzięki narodowi polskiemu za wsparcie Ukrainy, jesteście narodem bohaterskim. pozdrowienia z Austrii

[Michał Tatjewski]

@Damian w języku polskim przymiotniki piszemy z małej litery, nawet te narodowe ;)

[Wielki Zderzacz Andronów]

@totuus Austria jest w pewien sposób usprawiedliwiona - nie należy do NATO. Natomiast Węgry, czyli Orban to pachołek Putina robiący dywersję w NATO i UE.

[totuus]

Austria i Węgry to jedyne państwa w EU, które nie udzielają żadnego wsparcia Ukrainie. Straciłem do nich szacunek

[Paweł M]

I worked in HSW Stalowa Wola (Im living here) in production of these Krab's. I was CNC operator. Im just proud of my city, Stalowa Wola when I saw this video. Go Ukraine!

[jack zux]

@Paweł M Dobra wiadomość!! HSW otrzymała dofinansowanie 1,8mld PLN na rozwój zdolności produkcyjnych i zakup kilku zakładów kooperujących!! No nareszcie mamy rząd, który dba, bo poprzednia hołota tylko wyprzedawała Polskę. Nie tylko HSW, ale Świdnik, Mielec, Kraśnik, WSK Rzeszów, stocznie

[Lonewolf 1970]

Well considering how well they like this vehicle You all did a damned good job all the way around making a great sell-propelled howitzer.

[Stanisław Dębski]

@Er J Powinni

[Stanisław Dębski]

We need both the same Poland Ukraine just do your job as used to or More

[mozdzierz95]

Piękny sprzęt

[Flanel O'stopy]

Niech służy. Powodzenia 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦

[BuzzinSmaug66]

LIVERPOOL IS WITH YOU ALL TOO.. SLAVA UKRAINE X

[General Popcorn]

I am thoroughly impressed by Polish resolve to aid Ukraine.

[Antoni Krzsztofik]

We are next if we don’t stop them in Ukraine.

[Roman]

Поляки дуже працьовиті і мудрі люди . Дякую полякам за велику підтримку України.

[Marcin Stanieczko]

Dzięki Braciszku!

[NoName]

They are all very professional and confident. From the inside it fires very quietly so no ear damage, there is also no smoke or recoil, and it’s air conditioned! They must feel like they are in a new century! Of course I wish they didn’t need to experience this at all.

[Charles Burnham]

Russia made their choice easy.

[worldoftancraft]

@WOT Arty Noobs what lack of recoil? What balance? I see you were an artillery service crewman for the entire life so you do not imagine things.

[worldoftancraft]

@Teh Bro yes, bruv, everything in this world can be compared with some Amêrikan experience. Everything. Even something from medical feuds time.

[Jerzy N]

Respect for Poland from Argentina.

[Werner Tognetti]

Thanks to Poland. Ukrainians, we stand with you 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦.

[The emperor of mankind]

@Varsity Athlete I did it I lost my arm ahole do I recommend it hell yeah

[mranonymous122112]

🤡🤡🤡

[Varsity Athlete]

Go stand in the middle of interstate for them.

[abbsnn cose]

The engineering behind this is amazing, esp. how the recoil and sound are deflected away from the crew inside.

[akam]

@andy crask The crew resides below the turret, also for security reasons. All the comfort for a crew comes from Polish cencepts and solutions.

[andy crask]

Not bad for a British turret 😅

[Pho-King Soup]

Slava Poland🤍❤. A country that's seen the worst humanity has to offer and they're still the best of neighbors. I hope the Krab defines the battles they fight in and make Polish and Ukrainian people proud!

[Stanisław Dębski]

@Mistrz Hetman well Poland will wished have that support

[cy-one]

@IpodMan you either haven't read or understand what I wrote prior.

[IpodMan]

@cy-one common! You’re referring to propaganda not facts. Germany mostly helps in declarations but somehow that help doesn’t substantiate (both - financial aid and physical aid - many declarations very slow to fulfil and implement, abandoned in multiple cases). In the meantime - without rapid response from Poland Ukraine would be defeated in the first weeks of assault.

[IpodMan]

@Mistrz Hetman stop lying! The whole Poland supports Ukraine, and you are typing from Sankt Petersburg

[gajowy ja]

Cieszy nas jak nasz sprzęt służy w dobrej sprawie! Powodzenia Bracia!

[Dexter8393]

I'm an average Polish guy. I see KRAB hunting orcs i hit like.

[Anna Sęk]

@João Paulo in Poland we want peace not Lviv

[Max Sluiman]

As a Dutchman I seccond that.

[Stanisław Madej]

@JACEK JURUS ale bez jej zgody, podobnie kak Gruzja, Kazachstan, Uzbekistan i inne kraje. Na kartonie, opakowaniu 20, moze 25 szt. swietlowek, ktory przed laty trafil do magazynu przedsiebiorstwa byly tamie oto nadruki cyrylica: Cdielano w CCCP Gorod Warszawa Zawod UNITRA. Traktowali dowieci Polske jak 17 republike rad !

[Cellar Door]

The composure these man show is admirable in the face of this senseless war! Polish people are very happy to help in any way we can.

[Marcin A.]

As polish taxpayer i fully support, and i'm proud. Only few generations were able to kick russian asses - now we can help to do it again! Personally - great feeling, Once in a lifetime. If it was my decision i would donate all the equipment we have. Good job Ukraine, stay strong.

[Steffen B. Jørgensen]

Poland you are doing extremely well- like in 1683 the fate of Europe is resting on your shoulders. I'm both pleased and proud to be your neighbour to the north

[Bartek Krupa]

Velkommen to NATO straks 😉👍👍👍

[Roman Rumcajs]

🇵🇱❤🇵🇱

[C.A. Saunders]

Awesome video of the Krab in use. A very well conceived, and built machine. Very powerful, and also extremely agile, and fast. Very impressive. I am also pleased that the crew of whom uses it in the course of defending their freedom and homeland can be comfortable as they do so. Fantastic modern age weapon. The Polish military, and the Polish people are just amazing, and such tremendous partners in supporting Ukraine, and it's freedom. God bless all, each day and in every way, 🇺🇲 Glory to God, Victory for Ukraine, Rise Free Nations!

[Peter c]

When the krab fires, it’s amazing how quiet it is on the inside .

[Kimmo J]

@Peter c Sealed vehicle, no air moving between crew compartment and muzzle of cannon. Sound is just air pressure waves. Slava Ukraine!

[st5pr0]

Niech wam dobrze służą ! Za wolność naszą i waszą !

[Lucy Locket]

I'm glad that Ukrainian soldiers are happy with Polish Krabs. Frankly, I cannot imagine better use for those machines. Slava Ukraini!

[Tom]

@Aleksander Wierzejski i know i stated it above

[Nokia 53]

@♠️ Манька Облигация i assume the numbers came out of a hat somewhere in klemlin, no?

[cy-one]

Make Ukraine Russia Again 🇷🇺 3) made me laugh, thanks for that, vatnik.

[John Moir]

Well done guys, you are doing a great job for your country and world. And well done the Poles for making a smart beast of a weapon and supplying it to Ukraine.

[hay lobos]

Why they name it the Polish itch. It is reported that Siff Ellis came from Poland. In Slavic countries it is called the Polish itch.

[Sea Higgins]

What a pro crew. Look at the condition inside the vehicle. I know it is fairly new vehicle but they dont have any rubbish lying around, their personal weapons are stowed and within reach. Great to see.

[Edward Giovannelli]

well when stealing toilets is your day job and artillery crewman is just a side gig...

[Uncorrectd: Нет войне!]

@Each And Everyone Russian troops did, the other notable looted item were washing machines.

[Rex Sceleratorum]

@Each And Everyone Some parts of Mordor do not have indoor toilets.

[Brian C.]

It would be quite interesting to know how many pieces of equipment from all around the world are being battle tested for the first time during this war. Ukrainian troops seem to learn quickly and use these new items quite effectively. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[goutvols103]

The Polish people must be feeling sweet revenge for all the long years under Soviet oppression and now they can hit back at Russia via Ukraine and make a difference. Thank you Poland.

[nikka00]

I really do! Greetings from Poland!

[Alex Rogalski]

It's not about revenge, it's all about freedom

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@Krzysiek no a ty myślisz że oni nam pomogą bo ja nie jestem przekonana a bać to się Rosjan boje

[ThisIsMySafety]

I’ve seen these in action in Poland. It’s an amazing piece of equipment

[Gene C]

THANK YOU POLAND for all your help to Ukraine! It will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

[Human Disorder]

@Baram Burum Are you Polish or russian ?

[Baram Burum]

I dont think Poland forget Rzeź wołyńska

[Human Disorder]

God bless You Ukrainie!!! 🇵🇱🇬🇧

[Gvert M]

@Максим Должников Niech Kraby celnie trafiają w barbarzyńców.

[peter reidy]

How great to see such mutual respect from Poland,and other freedom loving Nations,in assisting the brave Ukranian defense of their country against such tyranny!

[Fred Fred]

I'm British. I'm proud of what our Polish friends are doing to help Ukraine. 👍🏻🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇦 I also would rather use a well engineered Polish car or tank than Russian. Go Ukraine! We support you 💪🇺🇦

[temptension]

@Spartannl you've made mistake in po Polish flag,the colours are white&red.We're not Malaysa👌Remember this!

[RobBob]

​@ClutchNorris That's true...

[Renan]

Most comfy battle vehicle ever. Even the loader doesn't have a burden task.

[sean sands]

British equipment well as south Korean chassis and British turret everything in it is automatic

[Bluestem]

I worked around these with the Polish army not long after the orcs invaded Crimea. Solid machines.

[beekeeper rotterdam]

I am impressed by the professionalism of the crew. They are very knowledgeable and talk about it as if it were a normal job.

[Donquixote]

It looks like a fantastic howitzer. ❤ Poland. 💙💛 Ukraine

[ThunderEagle]

People talk about HIMARS, and sometimes about the Panzerhauwitze. But these Krabs are absolute beasts and it's better than the US alternative M109. Its not just HIMARS, but all the western systems send to Ukraine that makes the difference.

[Krzysztof]

who exactly talk about PH2000? there is only few videos about them and few dozens more about KRABs ;)

[VhenRaTheRaptor]

Yeah. Pretty much every western (and aligned) self propelled howitzer is better than the m109. You can upgrade the design over and over... but ultimately the M109 started in the 60s and it still has a few design legacies from it's age that limits its capabilities. The US should have replaced it but each program kept getting canned and each time they did a limited upgrade to it instead.

[lXlElevatorlXl]

@Magda Sienkiewicz because you are polish ?

[Marcin A.]

Pzh is 50% more expensive (17m, krab 11m) but who would buy from germany now since they lost credibility and delay deliveries? Weapon with no spare parts is just burden, big paperweight.

[southpole76]

@Magda Sienkiewicz South Korean undercarriage German engine British cannon Polish teapot.

[John Allen]

Slava Ukraine. Slava Poland. The Russian atrocities in Poland in WWII and afterwards are well-known. I am so proud of my eastern European brothers and sisters. I grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio, area and all my neighbors were Czech, Polish, Latvian, Romanian, Estonian and on and on from that part of the world. They were good neighbors always quick to invite you in for a delicious fresh knish. Happy and good-hearted people who somehow left their wartime experiences behind when they moved to their new country. I worked in many machine shops and these people were excellent tool and die men. They could get you hair-breadth precision which in those days was done by hand, not by CNC machines. That doesn't mean they forgot their wartime experiences. It means they had a new purpose in life. To live as free men and women pursuing their hopes and dreams. And when it comes to America these folks of eastern European descent are generally the most patriotic I have ever met. They realize that death may be a consequence when fighting for your freedom and they stoically accept that.

[Matt Luke]

You probably are from Lakewood, right close to Rocky River. You forgot the Albanians my man. There’s plenty of them too. Also plenty of Ukrainians. They are all good people anyway.

[Aviation Nut]

Here is the info on the Krab Howitzer from Wikipedia: The AHS Krab (Polish for crab) is a 155 mm NATO-compatible self-propelled tracked gun-howitzer designed in Poland by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), by combining the South Korean K9 Thunder chassis with a British BAE Systems AS-90M Braveheart turret with French Nexter Systems 52-calibre long gun and Polish WB Electronics' "Topaz" artillery fire control system. The 2011 version used a Nexter Systems barrel and UPG chassis. The 2016 production batch utilized the Hanwha Defense K9 chassis with KMW+Nexter Defense Systems long gun, Rheinmetall barrel and STX Engine-MTU Friedrichshafen engine. As of 2016 full-rate production of 120 Krabs for Polish Army has started with deliveries to be completed by 2024. As of 2019, Huta Stalowa Wola started using barrels of their own manufacture in successive production batches.

[jack zux]

Apart from KRAB Haubic, Poland donated about 500 tanks (232 modernized T72M and over 200 modern, new T90 "Twardy" tanks built after 1995). In addition, Poland has donated hundreds of the world's most modern manpad rockets "PIORUN" and hundreds of "Flyeye" and "Warmate" drones. Sława Ukraine!

[maqic1979]

and more than 20 000 Riffle Grots a bowiem leopard tanks

[Meg'sCarpentry,lovedogs]

POLAND! Thank you so much for helping these brave Ukraine freedom fighters! Your Krab looks amazing! Well done to build such a comfortable artillery! Very smart and practical. And now it is being put to what it was built to do with such brave soldiers of Ukraine! This was amazing to watch. Thank you Radio Free Europe from Eastern Canada....monthly donations to Ukraine continue from this household!💪🇺🇦🇨🇦

[EdgyNumber1]

Ukranian soldiers are just so professional, creative, flexible and fluid. They fight with absolute honour. Amazing stuff! Hit them hard, lads! _Slava Ukraini! Heroyam slava!_ 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 💪

[Toradog]

I didn't realize how sophisticated these systems are. Wow!

[my name is nobody]

Well done Poland 🇵🇱 👏!

[dytiscus marginalis]

Im so glad we were able to provide Krabs to Ukraine. Im so glad to see Ukrainian soldiers being happy while using Krabs and I regained alot of faith towards my country, Poland, recently and Im really proud that we are helping Ukraine. We should send them our Leopards 2 and Rosomak's. They need them more than we do now

[dytiscus marginalis]

@Magda Sienkiewicz umm jak chodzi o Rosjan to mam mocno mieszane uczucia. Na początku trochę millenialsów i zoomerów protestowało ale błyskawicznie ich spacyfikowali. Nikt z nich nie protestuje przeciw Putinowi za granicą, później jakieś protesty miały miejsce w Rosji ale nie przeciw zabijaniu cywili na Ukrainie ani imperializmowi a dlatego, że bali się mobilizacji i Rosjanie w całej swojej historii robią w kółko te same rzeczy i nie uczą się na błędach i są cały czas tak samo okrutni mimo rozwoju kulturowego na świecie. To nie jest wojna Putina a Rosjan, są potwornym społeczeństwem. Są Rosjanie którzy są dobrymi ludźmi ale jest ich zdecydowana mniejszość w stosunku do całego społeczeństwa. To tylko moja obserwacja ale historia i ostatnie wydarzenia jak dla mnie to potwierdzają

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@Marcin A. bo hamem to każdy głupi potrafi być sztuką jest być sympatycznym i kogoś poprawić jak coś się komuś w jego komentarzu nie podoba a nie odrazu wyzywać ludzi a najlepiej zachować takie wredne komentarze dla siebie pomijając że te czołgi jak to mówisz są też z moich pieniedzy i ja nie wydaję pieniędzy żeby uzbrajać inny kraj tylko swoich żołnierzy pozatym my już Ukrainie dużo dostarczamy sprzętu z naszych pieniędzy i jestem przeciwna oddawania wyposażenia naszych żołnierzy innej armii

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@Marcin A. i tak w jednym się zgadzam lepiej żeby ani Rosjanie ani Ukraińcy nie ginęli w tym się z tobą zgadzam jestem za tym żeby żaden człowiek nie ginął za durną władzę w swoim kraju tu z tobą się zgadzam w 100% bo w porównaniu do ciebie ja mam szacunek do wszystkich ludzi a jak chcesz mnie powyzywać to jest takie powiedzenie kto się wyzywa ten się sam tak nazywa więc trochę pomyśl skoro ja dla ciebie jestem głupia i mam zryty mózg czy co ty tam o mnie myślisz to weź sobie zadaj pytanie jaki ty jesteś zanim zaczniesz oceniać innych ludzi co prawda ja mam głęboko w nosie co inni ludzie o mnie myślą a już zwłaszcza co ty myślisz na mój temat ale serio zanim zaczniesz oceniać innych to spójrz na siebie

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@Marcin A. a po co ty odrazu mnie wyzywasz? jak ci mój komentarz się nie podoba to go olej a nie odrazu mnie wyzywasz

[Marcin A.]

Magda na kogo chcesz trzymać te czołgi? Na chińczyków? Przecież robią to do czego zostały stworzone. Wg twojego głupiego myślenia lepiej by było gdyby ruscy nie ginęli na Ukrainie tylko stanęli pod Suwałkami - wtedy sama siadasz do czołgu i jest git... tak jak chciałaś. Odłącz internet kiedy pijesz. Zresztą kiedy ktoś pisze "żąd" to wiadomo że mózg w zaniku.

[Vadim Polovin]

Big thanks to brothers in Poland!

[Vicki Stewart]

I know that the Ukrainian soldiers are doing their best and they will be victorious! Thank you Poland for everything you have done to help Ukraine!

[Pacifico Studios]

The part about modern Western artillery that I think is most amazing is that you can fire two or more rounds of different trajectories and they all land at the same point and the same time. The enemy doesn't know what's coming when it's coming, and he can't run away when everything around him blows up. It's amazing that any Russian wants to fight in Ukraine anymore.

[Pacifico Studios]

@Ribbitgoesthedog Lastnamehereyeah Right! "First Shot-First Kill." Most people don't realize the huge difference between war today and WWII. You think of those huge barrages at El Alamein, Normandy, Caen, or Iwo Jima, that had very little effect, leaving soldiers to fight bitter battles at much closer range. Monty didn't have drones and HIMARs to help him win.

[Ribbitgoesthedog Lastnamehereyeah]

@Pacifico Studios The 10 second limit is just because of that. 90% of casualties in an artillery bombardment are caused in the first 10 seconds, and 10% after that, often regardless of the length of the bombardment. This is because soldiers, when hearing the first hit, will seek cover or run, and after 10 seconds everyone is usually in cover or dead. But in that time window, they are standing, walking, sitting, lying on the open road/field and still highly vulnerable. This is the reason MRSI was developed: Its no point in shooting soldiers in cover, so the whole firemission has to hit within that 10 seconds. Maximum damage when the enemy has no defence at all.

[Pacifico Studios]

@Ribbitgoesthedog Lastnamehereyeah - I just saw some drone footage of the business end of a MLRS salvo and it was clear that anyone in the midst of that would think they were in hell. Absolutely nothing you can do but try to hide, or run.

[Ribbitgoesthedog Lastnamehereyeah]

Two or more. I think Finnish AMOS can fire up to 14 grenades with a Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact effect from a twin barrel launcher, depending on the range. From a unit of 4 vehicles, thats 56 grenades hitting in under 10 seconds. I can barely imagine the effect, it must be like a brraaaap from an Warthog, except with 120 mm mortar grenades.

[J]

@Uncorrectd: Нет войне! exactly…

[Bill Blinky]

I know very little about howitzers or cannons. But I am delighted to see the Ukrainian military so pleased to have this high quality level of equipment with which to rid their country of the Russian invaders. Brave soldiers deserve the best kit.

[Patrick Moan]

Wonderful to learn that Poland is supplying consequential military equipment in the defense of Europe.

[Stanisław Dębski]

our newest

[Keith Dunwoody]

That is a nice machine! Slava Ukrainiy! Slava Polska!

[Michał]

It warms my heart. Greetings from Warsaw, that's safe thanks to bravery of Ukrainians.

[Artur AP]

Nasze kraby wypiorą onuce, na wylot 😂

[deepeye1328]

Huge thanks to Poland and Poles for such unprecedented support of Ukraine. I wish we could have done more in Baltics. But I feel pride of this selfless fraternity with Ukraine. We are all in the same boat but Ukraine needs all the help we can give. God Bless true Rus to stop the horde forever!

[peabase]

@Larry S Sure, the Soviets invaded Poland a couple of weeks later, when the Poles were otherwise engaged. Real heroes.

[Bob Slydell]

@Timo van Galen Yeah Estonia has taken 60k refugees, that's a 5% population growth in 6 months. I know Poland has taken huge numbers too, I don't know exactly how much.

[Timo van Galen]

Latvia and Estonia have given the most aid to Ukraine as a proportion of GDP. Lithuania also provided Stinger missiles, which were crucial in the early days of the war. Everyone has a role to play.

[Michal Scenograf]

@Elven Justice and at the end of ww2 it was Rosija... till 1989. its like dejavu for meny of poles

[Donna Collins]

You guys are simply amazing This is the tank you all need out there Bless you for your gift to make things easier for your troops GLORY to Ukraine 🌻💪🙏

[Piotr]

This is taxpayer money well spent. Glory to Ukraine! Greetings from Poland!

[Lo Ko]

@Krzysiek Ukraine is Russian lands, Lviv was founded by Daniil Galitsky, a Russian prince. You brought up such normal people on these lands during the years of government, they even burned the Poles and hate all the neighbors. In Russia they are called "Roguli"

[Lo Ko]

@Ma So ок ок 😂😂 так все говорили во все времена, смеялись над русским оружием, над русским государством и шли в атаку , я историю знаю и все повторится 100% если будет мобилизация Украина быстро захлопнется, но России это сейчас не выгодно, надо что бы вы разобрались этой зимой

[HDSME]

They are immaculate! Never in my life have I seen such pristine vehicle! Their brand new wow

[brenda lasich]

Sending blessings for Ukraine’s troops! Slava Ukraine!!! Thank you to all countries with help for Ukraine !🇺🇸💙💛🇺🇦💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[Fly agaric]

What the vid doesn't say is fact that these beauties use one of the more advanced and most modern firing systems in the world: Topaz. It's not it's full version, yet still it is impressive.

[Mønkey]

Well done Ukrainians and thank you Poles!

[RobBob]

​@Miroslav Dočkal Poland does not get money for anything else entirely. Politicization of the judiciary!

[Mønkey]

@Void Cosmonaut Are you 8 years old that you don't understand discussion does not work this way? I asked you some questions, unless you answer them, why should I answer anything you are asking off the original topic?

[NokiUSA]

God speed Ukrainian heroes. Many thanks to Polish brothers!

[Electric Ink]

Thanks for defending Ukraine and Europe. Keep wiping out the scum! Poland is with you !

[Fred Z]

Heading for the meat grinder. Your heroes are big friends with the Asov brigade. You are probable one of them. Greetings from the Donbas. Nearly completely liberated by the Russians

[Y V]

I liked it when he said Krab is accurate to 50m and russian made is accurate from 150m to 500m - what a difference! Basicly with Krabs you need less ammo to zero in on a target. I have seen entire empty fields covered in craters from russian shelling - now I know why

[Peter Lawton]

True. I have wondered if some Russian soldiers know there are no Nazi's and don't want to kill innocents, but are forced to stay, so they fire into empty fields, just to keep commanders off their backs. I am an optimist, but it's at least plausible.

[Guy Smith]

Russians hate field mice.

[MI P]

Nice Polish KRAB. Very good 👍 Polish equipment. Old Polish soldier. Greetings from Leicester UK 🇬🇧. Godbless. Trzymajcie sie Ukraincy. Godbless Ukraine 🇺🇦. Godbless lovely 😍 👌 👍 🥰 Poland 🇵🇱 ❤. Godbless UK 🇬🇧. Godbless USA 🇺🇸. Godbless Philippines 🇵🇭 💖. Forever.

[helveticaification]

These men sound so different from the lost souls we hear on the russian army intercepts. They know what they are doing and their morale is high. I hope it stays that way. Slava from UK !

[Mack JSM]

I have Polish blood.. this make me so proud of Poland and my Ukrainian neighbors. GOD SPEED.

[MakaVeL]

Fingers crossed for Ukrainian heroes! Love from Poland! 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦

[Baram Burum]

@man from mountains Do you belie in in case Ukraine would win the war, they keep Poland save? Don`t fool yourself

[man from mountains]

@Baram Burum what about Russians and Germans? Why so mad at Ukrainians, it was 80 years ago. Now Poles and Ukrainians are best friends

[Baram Burum]

@man from mountains right, i see Polish and Ukrainians are the best friends!

[Ealsante]

Man, I bet the Krab was such a relief for former Msta-S crews. Soldiers who feel better fight better.

[Richard Lamphier]

Very well done, excellent reporting. Informative as to the equipment being used, it’s comparison to Russian equipment. Personal too with the interviews with the different Ukrainian soldiers. I wish the other reporting agencies would watch - and learn. Keep up the good work!

[demc demčič]

Simple guys with normal lives before the war.. now they are sharp with this Krab like sword! Salute to all wariors who are fighting for their land!

[Susan western]

Amazing they have hot water for rea making in that machine. Air con and heating! And used for orc hunting. Good for Poland 🇵🇱

[An Cu Ruadh]

@man from mountains Learn to read plz...

[man from mountains]

@An Cu Ruadh its not British as all. Only British part is top ( based on AS90) Chassis is korean. Systems and rest of stuff are POLISH.

[An Cu Ruadh]

It's a British design... Of course it makes tea! XD

[Bruce Simpson]

Amazing equipment. God be with you brave soldiers. Peace will come because Ukraine deserves it.

[Rita Raible]

God bless all countries who are helping Ukraine 🇺🇦. God bless Zelensky and the people, and the brave Ukrainian military.Slava Ukraini.

[peter58peter]

bablebable! Ukrainians have their ortodox god, polish fascist swear by vaticans god. And; shitlensky is a jew? So; which god r u calling to?

[Paul Furey]

@jose raul miguens me and 7.2 billion others 👍

[jose raul miguens]

@Paul Furey only you can believe something like this.

[Grev333]

Poland stepped up. Nice piece of equipment.

[Jonathan Ee]

6 rounds a minute under all conditions? Now that’s soldiering! Glory to the heroes!

[Backyard Beekeeping]

A well rehearsed and professional crew in action. Viva Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!

[Merlin]

What fantastic equipment, sincere thanks yet agsin to Poland. Good hunting Ukrainian hot shots, may you rain hellfire on every ruzzian target you find until they all return to Orcistan. Slava Ukraini.

[Jan Kowalski]

Na zdrowie i niech służy 👍🇵🇱

[sot11cat]

All the best to Ukrainians! They deserve their freedom, their territories back and peace with neighbors! Glory to Ukraine! Greetings from Greece.

[Lori Clem]

@Adam Jagło Hi is that right. Where did you get that information from.? Please let us know and yes l agree with you but why does, not Greece offer as they know what it, s like to be in a tight spot. All the best Lori 🙃

[Griffin S]

I'm feeling patriotic rn and I'm not even Ukrainian!

[ToLa]

@Adam Jagło all of greek tanks are old soviet tanks

[Roman S]

I am glad they seem genuinely happy with these. They have a big contract out, hopefully more coming soon!

[Hank Hill]

Poland is kinda knocking it out of the park with the hardware transfers, aren't they? Nice to see the Ukrainians getting access to modern, user-friendly equipment. More comfortable arty = more time in the field popping orcs. Perkwunos bless the glorious KRABS in their quest for orcsblood.

[Mathy Don]

Haha that’s great news! Great job, Poland 🇵🇱! It looks like something out of Star Wars

[Chris Smith]

Krab uses Korean chassis with British AS-90 155mm Braveheart ( 52 calibre chambered ) turret - 'best of both'.... reliability and long range, and accurate. Krab even has British style tea making hot water unit that is standard on British vehicles, WW1 and 2 were won on 'cups of tea'...

[Konrad Piekarski]

It is like hussaria - mixing manoeuvrability of eastern cavalry and an armour/armament of western cavalry. Just in modern era ;)

[A nomy mouse]

Great work Poland! Keep fighting Ukraine! Remember all that they need still more weapons. And trained fighters to keep training, maintenance and logistics running.

[Mark Milam]

It looks like a wonderful machine everybody should have one in their garage it shoots accurately and makes coffee too! Just wonderful.

[Void Cosmonaut]

It is not a wonderful machine. I hope nobody has to crew it.

[CallMeTaste]

@Dr. Mantis Toboggan you cook the burgers on the barrel.

[12na114]

@Donald MacKerer lol lol yep straight level shots

[Krzysztof]

@Zoran Nikolic that may be shock for you but Poland has actially 3rd industry rank in EU and 18 wordwide ;) we can't into space (yet ;p) but we can build great machine by our own and will be one from the best in quality also :)

[DomInator]

@Phoebus No we wouldn't because our ice cream makers never work, it'd be a slushee dispenser with 3 nozzles for a variety of flavor.

[Henri Rotthier]

So good to see these brave men get better equipment. ❤️ Ukraine

[ArnoldVeeman]

I hope they will celebrate their victory soon, it will be a well deserved one. Looking at their faces it almost makes me cry because you see them being desperate, in pain. . . BUT DETERMINED!!! Heroyam Slava 🇱🇺❤️🇺🇦

[Blue Spruce]

I saw the drooping sunflowers....awww, the end of the growing season is upon us. Beautiful machine, and wonderful soldiers! May the Lord be with these Urkrainian troops and give them the Victory! Slava Urkraini! 🇺🇦

[T Snake]

What a beautiful piece of machinery give them more

[E & R]

Nice piece of machinery. Keep up the good work Ukraine 👍.

[Emmy Lee]

Had to re-watch this several times, oh this makes me very happy! 😊 Again, tyvm Poland! 🇵🇱 ❤ СлаваУкраїні! 💪💙💛🇺🇦💖☮✊#СлаваУкраїні! #CлаваГероям! #Ukrainian #People are #Heroes! #Zelenskyy #ZelenskyyIsAWarHero 💪💙🌻🌾💛🇺🇦💖☮✊

[Joe Black]

Poland, thank you for not closing your eyes and pretending this evil will go away on its own.

[Ken]

Poland has been warning for years that Russia presents a risk.

[kjote]

Change the flag, please 😁

[9h-Eh]

That indonesian flag :)

[Robert Kalkin]

We have ordered 120 AHS Krab till today for Polish Army. 80 delivered already - big portion of those already in Ukraine. Ukraine already ordered additional 54 new AHS (paid from external sources). Producent (HSW) is working full speed. More local orders expected soon. But we still need more - so few days ago, we have ordered 212 additional AHS from Korea (due to Korean enormous production capability). First expected soon. Orders for additional ca. 460 AHS will follow soon. Along with ca. 500 Himars they will become basis for Polish and Ukrainian artillery efficiency in near future. So definitely Krab is something to be present in Ukraine in large quantities for long time. As long as it is necessary.

[akam]

@Piotr Maćkowiak That's why Polish gov ordered its Korean equivalent, also with perspective to be produced in Poland in a few years on.

[Piotr Maćkowiak]

There won't be 500 Himars only 200 cause LM cannot produce this huge numbers o HIMARS

[Graham Stubbs]

Can't argue with that. Reasonably fast. Reasonably accurate. And it's got a boiling vessel. Can we have some of those, please?

[Rick]

Awesome piece of equipment. I hope you guys make good use of it! Slava Ukraini

[SideKick Studios]

Wow. That's some astonishing machinery. I'm surprised that from the outside, it is very loud, inside however, it's just a humble 'thud', almost sounds like a potato cannon, very quiet. Ukraine is not just a place that needs the support, but also a live testing ground in real combat for these various donated systems, and the western allies get to really see, how good and effective they are. It's also a testament to them to see how easy it is to master and how smart the Ukrainian military truly is, learning it quick and being so very deadly with it. Great job!

[Pedro Matos]

Very good system..and with an excelent crew!!!🇺🇦🇵🇹🇵🇱🇺🇲🇬🇧💚🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

[Daniel Dickson]

@George Tsokanis In addition to Alex's point, these Krabs have superior armor to the Russian antiques.

[Aron]

@George Tsokanis this isn’t a tank, it should be outside the range of direct fire if it’s being used for its intended purpose.

[George Tsokanis]

That auto loader makes it easier but those rounds stored in the turret is a death sentence if hit like the flaw in russian tanks.

[Atul Sodhi]

Putin taking notes rn 😂

[Fish&Hunt]

Best wishes to the brave warriors and people of Ukraine. Australia supports you in your struggle for freedom and self determination. Victory will be yours. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪🏻🇦🇺

[John Brewster]

Good thing about this, it's getting battle proven, I'm sure the Poles are taking interest and doing upgrades on the advice from the Ukrainians.

[TurningRat]

I am proud that my country is helping Ukraine in this way

[SpikyDane]

you have every right to be proud

[jazeboy69]

So much respect for the Ukrainians. Support from Australia 🇦🇺

[abdulai koroma]

myn

[Maciej Kurczyn]

So proud of our engineers and Ukrainian brothers putting it in use

[Yoshikage Kira]

Poland is always the best helper, glory to Ukraine! From Ireland with love.

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@Edward Giovannelli thanke you God bless your country too

[Edward Giovannelli]

@Magda Sienkiewicz God bless Poland for all their efforts!

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

@John Roff man it's polish South Korea and UK just gave us some things to make something like Krab but it also have polish things inside

[Magda Sienkiewicz]

that's true but when my country need help sadlly no one help us

[salomon cyber]

@Martinit0 Check the story of Jan Sobieski monument which is too sensitive for Austrian govt.

[Tomasz aka dr_dres]

Im Polish and hope the Krabs are doing good job saving life of Ukrainian soldiers. We will send more of them to Ukraine. As far as I know there have been provided 18 and the others 42 will be delivered soon. Slava.

[gary w]

The big point of this system is it drives in, stops, fires, leaves., That means no counter battery can touch is. As well, the machine knows the inclination of the vehicle, the exact location of the vehicle, and thus you just punch in the coordinates of your target. That is likely done before they stop, tell the computer to go, then seconds later, bang. On target within 50 meters. If they have a spotter, adjust, second shot right on target. And that's with dumb shells. Add a smart shell to that, and it's done in one.

[cinek 777cinek]

About the chassis comment is wrong.Yes is from K-9 ,but Poland rebuild the chassis to their needs and added as well 5.5 kw power generator ,that means the engine doesn't have to run and all computers and turret is powered, the British turret was aswell changed to Polish needs,same like barrel was from French Nexter and changed by Poland.They just bought good parts and made them working better. 👌And on the end is Polish Fire control system Topaz,which is one of the best now.Can hit for 30 km distance anything small even 3 meter. 17

[DieFlabbergast]

Most formidable crab I've ever seen: I hope I don't meet any at the seaside!