'Astounding' Number Of Casualties: Why The Invasion Is Proving Deadly For Russia

[@aarone1777]

As "they" say; it's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog! Go Ukraine!!!

[@jmus6494]

As they say its not the size of the fuel tank, its the volume of fuel in that tank

[@timsmith8506]

I've never heard that saying, but I love it. Absolutely going to use that in my life

[@MsLouisVee]

Go small dog!!!!!!

[@arfifteen9344]

You're puppy looks cute!

[@fedup3449]

Fascist dog gets eaten by Russian bear.

[@metome6035]

After all these years, we were led to believe that Russia had the 2nd best military in the world. Turns out they only have the 2nd best military in Ukraine!

[@woodstream6137]

Lol

[@jjbud3124]

I bet the money meant to maintain that army wound up in other pockets.

[@Dutch3DMaster]

A part of it has been due to Russian soldiers being sent into Ukraine during an army exercise in Belarus, which not only made them unprepared because of this sudden change, but Putin probably seriously thought this would be a done deal in 24 hours, and more resources like good amounts of fuel, food and medical supplies would not be necessary as a result.

[@dfuher968]

Those assessments were based entirely on whatever info the Russians gave out. Never a good idea to assume a single source to be the complete truth without any verification, especially when its the Russian state.

[@dennishorne5839]

I know

[@taterkaze9428]

There is brave. There is badass. And then, there is Ukrainian.

[@wilfriedholscher7029]

🇺🇦🇪🇺✊️YES!!

[@motivatorsoftheheart0007]

Keep sucking their shaft. It's all you've been doing for weeks. Give Ukraine a hand job as well while your at it.

[@nachtmuis4776]

@@motivatorsoftheheart0007 I love people with huge iron balls, Slava Ukraine!!

[@Challeen]

@@motivatorsoftheheart0007 Keep supporting the War Criminal

[@belowmeoff]

Whole notha level. SLAVA 🇺🇦 UKRAINE

[@davidmurphy563]

"And killed at a rate not seen since WW2" Generals were never killed at this rate in WW2 in any belligerent nation. It's been a month, this is unprecedented.

[@cogtroper]

A very special military operation

[@greeneyedlady5580]

@Jeb Stuart I'm sure your resources for uncovering and reporting the truth on the ground in Ukraine are much better than that of a major media organization who has numerous reporters and videographers on the ground there, plus all of their access to the US government and military sources, plus numerous ex-military analysts.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

The total casualties on the Russian side is actually quite low as compared to the nazi invasion in WWII but you are right about the generals. I think Hitler killed more of his own generals than Stalin did.

[@davidmurphy563]

@@nunyabiznez6381 Absolutely, Op Barbarossa was on a much larger scale than this war. There were 4.5m on the axis side alone when it commenced. There were roughly 775,000 axis casualties by wars end and an even higher amount on the Soviet side. In Ukraine we've seen maybe 30,000 Russian troop casualties (including injured and pow) out of an invasion force of around 160,000. If you just look at one of the first months of Stalingrad we're talking comparable losses. Smaller scale war but the fact a Stalingrad comparison is even vaguely possible drives home how bloody it is.

[@davidmurphy563]

@@nunyabiznez6381 Don't know where you for Hitler killing his own generals. That was only in cases of what he deemed to be treason but otherwise wasn't a thing. Maybe you meant the Soviets, they absolutely killed their generals.

[@AlixMarx]

I can't even begin to describe how inspiring I find the Ukrainian people. Throughout this entire war, soldiers and civilians have stepped up and risked their lives to protect their homeland and their fellow citizens

[@mediaaccess2]

Hungary, where I live now, is filled with a nonchalant panzy-type attitude, even though the war is next door.

[@AA-xs8mv]

So when iraqis were fighting for there homeland they are called Terrorist smh the truth is you Americans are hypocrites.

[@eh1702]

So when Russian chemical bombs were dropped from Russian aircraft on Iraqi Kurdish villages, it was fine because it was Russia doung it for Saddam? And when Russia later voted along with the rest of the UN, your government didn’t tell you?

[@AA-xs8mv]

@@eh1702 russian chemical bombs lol what a distortion of history you bloody liar. It was American and uk companies that supplied Saddam with chemical weapons dummy how about reading the UN report on the matter before talking nonsense smh.

[@dasstigma]

And you are so very inspired, you sit behind the keyboard and write a comment on KZbin. Outstanding! 👍🏼

[@nobody687]

One sentence defeated Russia, a sentence that will go down in the history of Ukraine as powerful as any words ever spoken... I don't need a ride,, I need ammunition.... those words inspired every Ukrainian,

[@dementiajoe5105]

Scott, The only problem is that Russia will take Ukraine eventually!!!

[@nikosb6310]

You remind me of that comedian Zelensky 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ahmudbrr4940]

@@nikosb6310 bye Russian bot with a a 2 week old account! No one buys your bs... Move along

[@jockyoung4491]

@@dementiajoe5105 I know that is what you are hoping, but that isn't so sure any more.

[@ahmudbrr4940]

@@dementiajoe5105 but won't be able to hold it. Economically and military they cannot hold that country or just Eastern Ukraine.

[@georgecogswellBitz78]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦. Thank you for all your country does.

[@ralex3697]

Yep spawns followers of the Banderites a know Nazi group. Ukraine is lillywhite I have no doubt, no corruption there. Right and I’ll sell you some swampland in Florida

[@NE.DC.TRIPLEOG]

And what exactly does Ukraine do for the US again 🤔

[@jmus6494]

@@NE.DC.TRIPLEOG shares aspiration towards liberal democracy against tyrany

[@jmus6494]

@@ralex3697 nyet

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@jmus6494 Нет=No Не=Not

[@jos.3649]

I definitely don’t think Putin was expecting this fight!

[@Mortthemoose]

There's part of me, that wonders if putin actually believed his rhetoric...about the "de-nazifercation"!! His excuse, obviously, to seize Ukraine, as he may really have though that his troops would be welcomed!!! He's soooo cut off from reality, and is so narcissistic, that he may really have thought he could rule Ukraine!

[@tereterevanakere2132]

@Jacques Cousteau Francois you see Putin in double vision? :P

[@dogtownoon9791]

If you get killed for saying that army is ill equipped , corruption is unbelievable in the ranks , you are dumb to go . SO PEOPLE SAID THE OPPOSITE

[@fostena]

He expected both to be welcomed as a liberator by ukrainians and the rest of the world to look the other way. To be fair, he was allowed to invade Georgia and Crimea in the past. This time was too much. Putin will not take Ukraine, this is certain, the question is how many have to die before he accepts that.

[@jayklink851]

Russia spent hundreds of millions on the development of an advanced radio encryption system. But, 4g is required for it to operate. Too bad some genius ordered strikes on Ukrainian cell towers, talk about shooting yourself in the foot lol

[@rrmenton8016]

When this all started 5 weeks ago, I suspected it was going to be a bloodbath. Turns out I was right, just didn't realize it'd be the russians getting their butts kicked! Mad respect to Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[@shamus2198]

Did you get your check yet?

[@centurione6489]

According to the mainstream media it appears that Ukrainian soldiers are immortal and their equipment is indestructible … Long live Ukraine, though.

[@janxander6535]

@@shamus2198 Did you?

[@sayittomyfaceidareyou8629]

I praying everyday for Ukraine and Ukraine people 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@PassiveSmoking]

The Ukrainian army: The world's leading distributor of Russian tank parts since 2022

[@TheBerendir]

The ua scrap metal trading is gonna be thru the roof! (hopefully we'll all be driving/living in a little bit of a russian tank in the future)

[@RobBCactive]

Biggest collector of Russian tanks!

[@sweetwetsugarmess]

@@CalmMind69 You can never have enough tanks. That’s an old Ukrainian farmer saying.

[@SignificantOtherProd]

@@CalmMind69 They want GOOD tanks.

[@paulgibbon5991]

Tanks make excellent artificial reefs.

[@terrencekane8203]

30,000 to 40,000 Russian casualties and climbing. Way to go, Ukraina!! Never surrender to war criminals!!🇺🇸💙💛

[@kevak1236]

Go to some OSINT sites, i do regularly and laugh at the photos (photo evidence) of destroyed russian combat assets. It's literally just hit 2,000 combat assets in the last few minutes (i checked a few seconds ago). Every single one of those claims is backed up by a photo. Russia is losing about 60-70 combat assets per DAY. Also, you have to understand these are only the ones with photo evidence - how many more are not being photographed............

[@truthlives6107]

ROCK ON ZELINSKY AND UKRAINE !!! 👍👍👍

[@evawurttemberger4994]

This is very sad. Every life killed whether ukranian or russian is a loss on a completly senseless war. Putin is to blame for this.

[@Tillyandmaisie]

@@kevak1236 wow! I just googled osint Russian losses. It's amazing. Thanks.

[@blueskynet7926]

Bruh no way so many have been killed.

[@rtqii]

Ukrainian Special Forces have the largest number of sniper units for it's size of any other military force in the world. They are armed with Snipex T-Rex and Alligator precision anti-materiel rifles. They are trained to support combat units. They stand watches over sleeping troops. They are trained to work behind the enemy lines and they pick over Russian depots and assembly areas gathering intelligence, identifying and targeting Russian commanders. The Russian military is a top-down command structure where troops and lower rank officers are trained to strictly obey orders, they are not trained to exhibit initiative. When the commanding officer is killed, the units under them completely stop... They have no orders.

[@stevestevens9046]

Ukraine not only have great snipers but they also have some very experienced snipers from the US and other countries over there helping them

[@janiebuck2938]

Fascinating. That make me hopeful.

[@KenS1267]

LOL. Anti-material rifles always make me laugh. Once a rifle is high enough caliber the Geneva Conventions say you're not supposed to use it to shoot people anymore. Why? I have no idea. Dead is dead. These large caliber rifles can have much longer ranges with flatter trajectories than lower caliber rifles. So for the Russian colonel whose general just got shot, the sniper could be a mile or more away. Don't try to find him. Just run.

[@nikosb6310]

Westerners love Hollywood scripts.

[@Mortthemoose]

Thanks for the explanation....that would explain the continued numbers of young Russian troops who are surrendering

[@ketchup5344]

How lovely to see the bully getting a solid pounding. This is exactly what bullys everywhere deserve. Massive props to the fighters in Ukraine!!!!!

[@jeffedney6336]

Who would have ever dreamed Ukraine would defeat the (formerly) mighty Russian military? Ukrainians are brave people!

[@justso8776]

russian army has never been mighty if you look back at other wars they've been a part of. They can only really fight against untrained armed people and get beaten badly by actual armies without help.

[@juliec5309]

Watched Russian woman who worked in the Donbas region before 2014 and she said...Russia came and 'delivered' me from a great job I had there. I had to move to Kiev afterwards and now they are trying to 'deliver' me from a great job I have in Kiev... lets just say she is very ashamed of her native country right now

[@nobodyknows3180]

I watched an interview with a Russian woman living in Crimea, and she was stating how happy she was to finally be in a country (Russia) where they have an Olympic athletic team she could be proud of. I would love to see Russia banned from, say, the next 20 years worth of Olympics.

[@wakeno.6047]

Ukraine will win, but we must do everything so we can finish this war with as less damage as possible.

[@masterjay4992]

Russia already has taken a lot of land in just a short amount of time.

[@metalmaster8320]

@RedFive so you believe it's not true 😈

[@palmerroskamp1513]

I just hope that Putin will be made to help clean up the mess he has made. And certainly not be allowed to stay in power. If he is somehow still alive . He actually should be in prison for life or hanged.

[@st-ex8506]

@@masterjay4992 do they hold this terrain, beyond the main roads?

[@DonesdeMotivacion]

@@masterjay4992 They have taken or covered? because they were kicked out of Kherson by the civilians

[@Dan-ud8hz]

Russian "special forces" are the euphemistic kind of "special"

[@georgemorley1029]

It’s spelt “speshul”.

[@appletree13]

Specially useless

[@jmus6494]

New meaning to " special forces"

[@jimjoelliejack]

They make me giggle when they do displays in unarmed combat, you’d just shoot them dead.

[@harmless6813]

Just like the Ukrainians say about those Chechen "special forces": the only special thing about them is their impressive beards. :P

[@gintasindreika933]

Putin surrounded by his "yes men" is so detached from reality, that he thinks Russia can win.

[@alexhamilton4985]

Gintas Indreika Last I looked at the news the war is still going on. Too early to call a winner. loL

[@noahway13]

You are so sexist. It is now Yes People.

[@mickbond2895]

RUSSIA always WINs !!!

[@chaswilson5145]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@ak203]

Why don't they tell us how many generals and commanders they had to begin with? You need a denominator before you know the true value of the numerator.

[@andyjosiah7893]

The Russians soldiers are reaping back what their sowed in Ukraine, kudos to the brave Ukrainian soldiers.👏👏👏👏

[@greathey1234]

AZOV nazis are in mass graves you know

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Amen

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

@@masterjay4992 A lot more Russian Soliders Hahaha

[@jimralte4094]

@@QueenAnitaSoul if you can Lought.lought,Anather heave punishment will came.

[@SK-sm9mn]

@Steve Williams I think it’s probably safe to say that most of the Azov Battalion in Mariupol is now dead. Those that get captured will doubtless be executed by the Russians.

[@Gamba_with_Cigarette]

"A general a day, keeps the Russians away."

[@shadowsamurai4074]

7 dead

[@jimmckillop1235]

😂😂😂

[@michaelmcgowen1504]

Out numbered over matched and responding brilliantly showing the world how a free people hold onto their country .

[@anthonygordon9483]

If people were willing to die to climb the berlin wall and escape the grasps of the soviet union. People are willing to die to keep their freedom from the grasp of the soviet unions predecessor.

[@jakebe4915]

Like the American colonial forces under Washington, defeating Britain, the #1 sea fleet in the world at the time. ASTONISHING

[@RobBCactive]

There's Russian trolls now claiming the Ukrainian army is much bigger than the Russian force 😆😆

[@lessbarns1977]

Not. Russia is out- numbered at least 5 to 1. If only one percent of Ukrainians are fighting thats 440,000. There are more than that im sure. Not to mention minimum 30,000 foriegn fighters. State of the art weapons are tearing up all their junky equipment. Common sense

[@davidp7178]

@@jakebe4915 Well we (the 13colonies) had the benefit of England being at was with France at that time , but, yes, it truly was astonishing.

[@CorAnglaisRocks]

exceptional coverage. Thank you

[@hansvandijk1487]

🇳🇱❤️🇺🇦. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.

[@stephenknutson6256]

To me, one of the most remarkable aspects of this war is how well the Ukrainians have been able to protect the civilian population. Yes, there have been a couple of instances where a large number were killed. But you look at the buildings that are either gutted or destroyed, and you would think that the death toll would be in the thousands, but it's not at 1500 yet. Much praise needs to be given to the non combatants for their internal fortitude. For their resilience and for their optimism under such horrible circumstances.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@bibleenglish.]

One thing Russians are not is creative. They use the same playbook over and over. Even Stevie Wonder could see that they were going to resort to war crimes as their principal strategy.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Amen

[@mondingo67]

It has a lot of to do with the incompetence of the russian army who us largely made up of conscripts and didn't want to be there in the first place.

[@Reklawization]

@@CaresforAll so you're saying the Russians have killed more civilians?

[@unworthy42]

Ukraine is beating Russia like a drum. Lilliputin has single handedly destroyed his own country. : )

[@counterintelligencereports7867]

Tell that to the 4 million Ukrainian refugees living in Poland.

[@unworthy42]

@@counterintelligencereports7867 I was talking to 150 million refugees living in Russia. : )

[@franzinigo1226]

@@counterintelligencereports7867 LOL. Tell that to those who millions or billions who dont know the truth like you. Putin has destroyed his country, just wait for more protests and inside jobs.

[@chirpywiggins5796]

Not really, he's still got the power to destroy many others . There's still a high chance that none of us are getting out of this alive

[@unworthy42]

@@chirpywiggins5796 There's a 100% chance none of us will get out alive...or, are you a highlander? Besides, Lilliputin is bluffing. Unless you think he stole 200 billion dollars and bought a 700 million dollar yacht so he could spend the remainder of his life living in bunker eating out of date Russian MRE's. : )

[@jimmy_angel1]

- complete Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, including Crimea, Donetsk and Lugansk - Russia must acknowledge Ukraine's right to her own foreign policy, including regarding the EU and NATO - payment of a war indemnity to repair damages caused by the invasion. This payment may be indirect through oil & gas sales.----

[@margaridacosta270]

Putin will wipe out Ukraine with chemical and biological attacks if they try to go to crimea.

[@tetleydidley]

@@margaridacosta270 He can try but Ukraine isn't Syria.

[@machtschnell7452]

The whole package, nothing less.

[@susanandrew5240]

Great idea ! Chase them all back to Russia, including from Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk !

[@nobodyknows3180]

I do seem to recall that a large number of Russian gas pipelines are routed through Ukraine.

[@bp4187]

It would be useful to know what is behind the Russian incompetence and lack of preparedness. It is stunning and well worth investigating. I suspect it is corruption

[@claudiolopez5776]

It is corruption without a doubt, and that modus operandi was about to take root in the good olde U S of A, had we not done anything about it on Nov. 3rd 2020. The appointment of unqualified "cronies" to critical government positions was getting out of control.

[@bp4187]

@@twiglet2214 yup. Thanks. Corruption is also heavily involved I’m sure.

[@bp4187]

@@claudiolopez5776 Bingo! You hit the bullseye.

[@gordy-jt6vg]

1 suspect it's bad vodka.

[@bp4187]

You may have something there. ‘Could explain a lot.

[@TheDonna1959]

What is sad is the loss of precious lives! Be it Ukrainian or Russian. War is horrible! Pray for peace 😰🕊🌏🌹🌏🕊

[@cranjismcbasketball2565]

Putin has severely underestimated the determination of Ukraine's citizens and that will be what is his forces downfall in this war. Ukraine won't stop fighting because they don't want to lose their homes to the tyranny of Putin.

[@MPlain]

big time There is actually talk that Odessa and especially Lviv would pull a Donbas in reverse and flip to a western neighbor before ever succumbing to fly the Russian flag.

[@enshk79]

It has absolutely NOTHING to do with Ukraine, are you ducking kidding me??? This is ENTIRELY ON RUSSIAN LEADERSHIP. If I was Putin I would execute every single senior military leader. This is APPALLING AND COMPLETE HUMILIATION. Completely unacceptable and disgusting for a great power.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

@@enshk79 it's what you get from a facists leader like Putin poorly trained conscripts corruption throughout the leadership leading to poorly maintained equipment and inadequate supplies

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

@@enshk79 I’m cryin so hard for you right now sweetie

[@TheDonna1959]

True! Nobody wants to live under an evil heartless greedy tyrant like Putler = (Putin + Hitler)! 😡

[@russellkasprzyk4934]

This is what happens when people actually have something to fight for

[@601salsa]

Not to mention their own men are running over them with tanks

[@allangibson2408]

That unit had taken 50% casualties. That’s what happens when you have low morale, high casualties and order an attack.

[@aaronfahr9]

@@allangibson2408 Did it go up to 51% when he ran him over? 😁

[@russell7489]

Yeah US troops invented 'fragging' gotta admit though Russians have 'escalated' that

[@elchicano187]

God bless the man who did that 🥇

[@601salsa]

Whilst a part of me wants to cheer, I find that I can't. Life.... any life matters. That life is someones father, mother, brother, sister, daughter and son. I can't cheer knowing that someone's family was just torn apart even if they were the enemy. I just lost a loved one.... it hurts knowing I'll never get to hug them again, or feel their silent support as they sit next to me when I am upset over something. I dont want anyone to experience this grief. Every life matters, Ukrainian, Russian, heck even polka dot pink Martian. If we rejoice in someone else's misery how doe the make us no better than our enemy. Whilst I wish we didn't have wars I also don't blame countries for defending themselves like Ukraine is. It takes more courage to stand and fight what seems to be losing battle than it takes to give up. Also try to put yourself in the general Russian publics place. All their information comes from putins proporganda channel. Putin blocks site that don't fit his narrative..... how are Russian ment to know what the truth actually is. We know Russian conscripts are not told until bullets are flying overhead, they don't have armour, they don't have the modern skills or knowledge, they see what Russia is doing g to Ukraine and are told if they resist thy will be executed..... if they fight they are likely to die.... how do they get out of such a situation? How would you feel if you learnt your government betrayed you, used you for cannon fodder, left you to die..... and no one back home believes you...... only there is no going back or off ramp of such crazy..... it reminds me of the Russian sub that got stuck on the sea floor too deep for Russian rescue..... putin waited week before he called in Internationl help..... if my memory till works they all died 24hrs prior to Western rescue teams reaching them, seeing families crushed feel being told.... No I can't cheer for such senseless death of anyone. Putin didn't need to invade Ukraine other than his ego. All these deaths could have been prevented.

[@Hazmat002]

Dayum. Ukraine isn’t effing around 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@superherophysique1037]

Great reporting 👏 👏👏

[@mreshadow]

Imagine if Russia had to deploy somewhere far away. They can't get their stuff straight 100 miles from their house.

[@zeke2566]

That is the terminal bridge, russia is surrounded and grounded and WILL resort to tactical nukes unfortunately after pulling out ,they have nothing to lose at that point and not will just be ok with it because they are leaving,But the best course of action is a total commitment first srike on russia to get rid of nuclear blackmail once and for all,it is really the only solution for lasting peace......

[@nunyabiznez6381]

After watching this play out, as an American, my concerns about Russia ever invading the U.S. are completely eliminated. That said, a desperate despot will do anything and Putin has access to thousands of nuclear warheads. That is the wildcard we all need to be prepared for.

[@nobodyknows3180]

Their ONLY aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has to be accompanied everywhere it goes by a massive tugboat. Turns out, the nuclear reactor propulsion system was manufactured in (oh the irony here) Ukraine, and several years ago when it suffered a reactor accident at the hands of the Russian operators, they could never fully repair it. It still works but only at reduced power levels. So it is unfit for tours of duty at sea, only good for limited maneuvers.

[@gbw28]

Yes, they were walking down the front steps of their house, tripped and ended up in a heap at the bottom.

[@crimsonlanceman7882]

tbh russia is a big country. Their territory is stretched and undeveloped. You should imagine their own land as an obstacle.

[@edreusser4741]

I heard the best explanation for the death count of generals and other commanding officers a few days ago. They are going forward to discover why their columns are stalled. Then they have to get out of their tanks to figure it out. Then they get to become a casualty.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Lack of strongly trained NCO ranks and empowered lower ranking officers in Russian military...instead senior officers must lead from the front which is dangerous.

[@garrickparsons9077]

The alternative is this is the Russian FSB. Putin is not happy, the officers are to blame, so we could be looking at a purge. Of course the Ukrainians are going to take credit.

[@annetteconant7210]

stupid is as stupid does Forrest!

[@CantHandleThisCanYa]

_GOOD_ Pop those melons!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@garrickparsons9077 Stalin heavily purged military officers during the 1930s which left the Soviet Union vulnerable during the German invasion.

[@oneeyeopen5044]

They have some of the world's best snipers that volunteered and went in to Ukraine. They were also helping the train early on. God bless these men and women and children. Keep plucking them off. It was very telling the one video of the Russian soldiers that ran over their commanding officer with the tank. Because of the treatment that he gave them and also the lack of food there freezing. Yeah this is just amazing how this country smaller than Texas has done the amazing job that they have done

[@Tyrannotorus]

@Christine A convenient opinion of someone who joined youtube on Feb 27, 2022. You invaded your neighbor in a war of conquest. You get what you give, comrade.

[@sheilaboston7051]

For those wanting to hear some of these calls from Russian soldiers to their families at home, look up Anton Gerashchenko here on YT. Legit link, I followed it from someone else's recommendation.( Fvck seems to be a Russian's favourite word!)

[@davidsuro986]

@Christine Yes. War is brutal. It turns out that young men become very angry when their grandmothers' houses are shelled and destroyed. And, when young men become very angry, they can become quite cruel, especially when stressed, sleep deprived, and well armed.

[@davidsuro986]

@Christine It wasn't propaganda that led to the Ukrainian troops' hatred. It was seeing their wives and children forced to flee. It was seeing their homes destroyed. It was seeing their friends die while defending against an invading army. I doubt many of the Ukrainian fighters are pausing to watch the news. Propaganda has an effect on the masses who are not engaged in the fight, but not on the fighters.

[@davidsuro986]

@Christine If you were to see your childhood home destroyed by shelling, do you think propaganda from either side would have an effect on you? If your best friend were killed while fighting next to you, do you think the news would have an effect on your state of mind? You really are silly if you think the news is somehow in control of the minds of warriors.

[@Ok_Cabbage]

This has me standing behind Ukraine military efforts so hard right now, it's not even funny. 🇺🇦✊

[@patverum9051]

The Russians must feel like a grasshopper that jumps right into a fire ant's nest..

[@missrayelyn3045]

I love when Joe isn't conducting the interview. You actually get to hear thoughts and complete answers.

[@TomSmith-mc3ip]

Yeah he is super annoying this is way better without him

[@Rancoroth419]

Even during the Invasion of Afghanistan in the 80's, the Ukrainian Soldiers in the Russian Army stood out. I've always wondered, how a former U.S.S.R. breakaway state might respond to an invasion from its former State. Now I know. Most of these now independent Countries that WANT to stay independent, fight like you can't believe, because they believe and don't want to go backwards. They also know their adversary very well, and know its resolve, and fight with the resolve of a peoples with everything to lose, and everything to gain. Slava Ukrani.

[@texaswunderkind]

Once the Soviet Union broke up, it was pretty clear neither the Warsaw Pact countries nor the former Soviet states wanted nothing to do with Russia.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

@@texaswunderkind Nobody can blame Ukraine in particular, after Stalin deliberately starved millions of them to death. That's on top of all of Russia's very long efforts to destabilize Ukraine, resettle Russian citizens there to weaken the Ukrainian cohesion, and suppress the Ukrainian language, including passing a law that made it illegal to publish anything in the Ukrainian language.

[@Puppydoug]

@@greeneyedlady5580 Yeah and dopey Vlad wonders why the Ukrainians want FULL independence!

[@Tummie39]

Without nuclear weapons, the Russian army is as powerful as Sadam Hussein's ermy

[@jmus6494]

That's not fair, Saddams tanks never ran out if fuel

[@franzinigo1226]

Weaker than Sadam. Sadam could be like ukraine with the right support but russia is meeeeeehhhhhhh

[@machtschnell7452]

Maybe less so.

[@JoshSweetvale]

I still say Putin will nuke Kyiv.

[@jrg7620]

Go snipers Go..... 👏👏👏👏 GLORY TO UKRAINE ❤️🇺🇦❤️

[@oztez9222]

Excellent. Support Ukraine

[@podunkman2709]

Russian "communication" is not any surprise. Years ago in Georgia they were using GSM network. Transport was disaster - half of the truck failed on the roads. So this same here.

[@JoshSweetvale]

GSM - The old cell phone net.

[@eliser9776]

I appreciate Mika's support for Ukraine with her wardrobe colors. Praying for the brave people of the Ukraine! This is a tragedy and their courage is unfathomable.

[@Samisven]

Praying? what if god is Russian? ;)

[@XenTownsend]

@@Samisven if god were russian, the turks would not exist

[@forreal245]

"Wardrobe...?" How trite.

[@ndjibukabengele973]

@@Samisven Nah, satan is russian and putin is his beloved son just like stalin was.

[@wickedkittie63]

I had not noticed that. Thanks for mentioning. I will pay more attention.

[@Jubbable]

Does Trump still think Putin is a genius. What a joke.

[@terrencekane8203]

Yes, as a matter of fact, he called him smart at the last magamoron rally just a few days ago.

[@aarone1777]

BOTH of those clowns are a joke!

[@luanpham0586]

@Robin Smith and most of these disapprove of Joe is approving Putin cause "the organge man" likes Putin :D

[@annetteconant7210]

Ugh! Surely Drumf has offed himself by now...pleeease!

[@guynorth3277]

Of course he does, along with that ignorant filth Tucker Carlson, MTG, Boebert, Hawley, the entire complicit GOP Party, they totally stand behind that neurotic psychopath,

[@MrNb131]

The guest in the bath robe with the wired earbuds and the cheap laptop webcam really makes this segment pop 😄

[@MrNb131]

honestly love that this guy is a nerd and doesn't care about optics

[@democratpatriot6752]

Grade schoolers should learn from the Ukrainians about confronting bullies.

[@jaretalbaugh7034]

Am surprised how much a paper bear 🐻 Russian military turned out to be. Yes I give Ukraine 🇺🇦 all the credit for they bravery. They are also showing the world 🌎 what you can do when you work as one country. SALVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 ♥️

[@paulh4691]

Yeah, kind of feel ripped off with all those James Bond and Hollywood movies over the years showing them to be a force to be reckoned with - when in real life all it takes is two retired school teachers with a BB gun and a farmer with a Massy Ferguson tractor, and they abandon their tanks and run off like scared chickens...

[@Mateyhv1]

Well bravery and millions and millions in western war arsenal

[@Mateyhv1]

@Christine agree, crimes are crimes no matter which side. And yes, the shot in the leg video of a surrendered russians is a war crime

[@paulh4691]

@Christine Yes, I'm sure they will find some legitimate instances of Ukrainian war crimes after this is over. Its strange what some would do when you intentionally: shoot, blow up, run over, bomb, their children, wives, babies, grand parents, isn't it. But I guess in your mind, invading a country and heavily armed invading soldiers intentionally killing people's children and machine gunning/running over unarmed elderly people in cars is not at all absolute cowardice - and in fact acceptable if done by your brave Russian heroes.

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

We should all take a leaf out of Ukraines book and work together as stated above. That is precisely what separates us from dictatorships, our constant squabbling and tit for tat politics. We need to get rid of The politicised media sources that just spread hate and lies that only divide our countries. Russian people need to stand up to Putin and his cronies before any more die.

[@ziahossain5553]

Deeply humiliating and insulting for a great power like Russia. Russian troops lacks in war experience and performance wise can't be compared with US/UK troops

[@uchicha666]

Their technology is mainly outdated too

[@blascantu7221]

Should we still call them a great power? Regional power maybe but idk about great lol. I guess this is the result of decades of corruption by Putler and his cronies.

[@davidleaman6801]

When the Ukrainian soldiers are talking about where they have gotten their strength and tactical abilities, the Canadian trainers keep being mentioned. I was sorry to hear about the Canadian sniper that volunteered to fight but was killed within 20 hours of landing there.

[@gazza9463]

No David, he was not. He has appeared on KZbin since.

[@davidleaman6801]

@@gazza9463 Great.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

There also needs to be a way to stop the bombings from Russia...this is so important to be done asap....how can this be done...Please🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@chirpywiggins5796]

That won't stop until Putin had either been taken out or he's decided to Nuke the West, then the bombing in Ukraine will be long forgotten

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

@@chirpywiggins5796 Gawd! Looks like the very very best option is to have putin removed from this planet asap.

[@junebug5390]

I have heard they have delivered jet to Ukraine. Hope that's true, it would allow them to take back the skys over Ukraine.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

@@junebug5390 Yes, please! It seems so obvious that one significant way to massively help Ukraine all along was to provide anything that would stop the Russian bombing. How many ways can this be done🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@olenaberezhna3397]

Praying for Ukrainian soldiers 🇺🇦🙏

[@fractalign]

Using outdated inflexible push logistics has cost them dearly !

[@t0dd000]

Unexpected? Only in how terribly it's been going. But forces from countries run by fascists generally are poor soldiers and poorly trained. Especially if fascist for a long time. Plus, it's a cause those soldiers don't want to participate in. And defenders always have a significant advantage: they are very motivated.

[@keydem6494]

1939 germany says otherwise?

[@CarolinaBloomquist]

No one is saying anything but I have to wonder if a part of the problem is like what happened in WWll with the nazi’s. No one wanted to tell Hitler the truth. They were all just yes men. Maybe Putin is getting the same filtered info. I heard that Putin is not an internet kinda guy so he might be relying too much on word of mouth info. Let’s hope this ends the same way. Putin needs to go. He’s off his rails.

[@goat2558]

@@keydem6494 So how did WW2 work out for the Germans in the end.

[@keydem6494]

@@goat2558 solo-ing almost all of europe? Russia today didnt even come close bruh thats facist man power its just history man

[@keydem6494]

@Humanoid Typhoon just like the germans want to unite all german speaking people in sudetenland so does putin to Ukrainians today Putin is a wannabe should i say and it went terribly as expected

[@markbowley5780]

The poor performance of Russian military maybe Steven Seagal is offering his military advice?!! 😂😂 Seagal used to make a lot of being friends with Putin now he is very quiet

[@alastairbrewster4274]

Lol I forgot about that , yeah all the “stars” who courted Putin’s friendship are all pretty quiet at the moment at least the american and French ones (you know who you are )

[@dandare2586]

Putin got his judo medals for doing nothing, actually so did Segal 😅

[@uchicha666]

He gave them a drunk bullshido seagull combat training. Now you see what it's worth.

[@DeadKraken]

@@alastairbrewster4274 In Italy too. Ex-president Silvio Berlusconi was a "great friend" of Putin, and no one has seen him out of his house since the start of the invasion lmao

[@mcmurder8835]

@@DeadKraken Berlusconi just got married again, to a lady over 50 years his junior! He's busy being Berlusconi!

[@terrencekane8203]

A tank commanding officer was told he had 80 tanks for battle. When he arrived in field he discovered 72 of the 80 were is disrepair. That young Russian officer killed himself.

[@patimuth1346]

Although I like the idea of the tanks being in disrepair to me it is sad Putin lies to his own military and it causes a young man to take his own life when they don't want to be there in the first place.

[@machtschnell7452]

One brigade commander committed suicide when he discovered 90% if his tanks were not available for deployment.

[@fernanmontevista204]

Putin underestimated the courage of Ukrainian's soldiers and civilians . Stay strong Ukraine 💪💪💪

[@shanelopez7506]

The world still haven’t gotten the point that any one man in any country cannot still in power. Power needs to be transferred once every so many years.

[@hamamunashe]

Now 3 weeks into the conflict i am more impressed with facts than a panel of pple giving opinions and comments.

[@GodEqualstheSquaRootof-1]

$20 Billion per day is the estimated cost of this invasion in military spending. The broader economic factors at play for Russia are devastating over time. How long this goes on is anyone's guess, but if this lasts 6 months or a year, the financial pressure on Russia is going to be beyond crushing. China needs to get onboard with the sanctions to quicken the inevitable.

[@mrnobody3161]

China bailed out of a 500 million dollar energy project with Russia, yesterday, allegedly. China's Xi is no more trustworthy than Pooh-tin-man.

[@saulservin4600]

Yeah china is getting ready to invade Taiwan 🇹🇼 😄

[@GodEqualstheSquaRootof-1]

@@mrnobody3161 It's amazing how those old cold-war alliances have held up or been re-established. Sigh

[@RobBCactive]

China wants to keep Russia just alive enough for it to be a vassal. A future western objective will be to deny China the oil regions in the Caucuses. That's India's fear that China will benefit. Even the 2014 sanctions appear to have stymied the much vaunted modernisation.

[@jaylu7021]

china doesn't give a crap about what's going on, they are preparing to take Taiwan one day.

[@MTRVPatrick]

Here is a crazy thought....leave. Take Putin out and try and rebuild a new future.

[@truthlives6107]

My thoughts exactly- ☠️to Putin !!! 👍👍👍

[@leifvejby8023]

I don't believe orcs act like that

[@franzinigo1226]

Generations to suffer while Poohtin is in power.

[@b.a.r.3687]

It will have to be a person close to Putin because he is already paranoid. He has fired 1000+ people with close ties with him, including his chef.

[@Rondo2ooo]

Let's first convert the Chechnyan fighters to fertilizer.

[@shorsey4961]

No more war please ...... ever ...... we're all brothers and sisters

[@errolcurrie5694]

Hey like I said before the Russian army thought they would have gone in and be welcome with open arms by Ukrainian people because that's what they were told, even the generals were Duke in believing, then they see it was not so

[@spacelemur7955]

The Ukrainian army did poorly in 2014, so the rebooted their entire concept. The Russians muddled through in 2014 and didn't change much. "If worked then, will work now."

[@jammzy2959]

People don't like to talk about this but I think everything I have heard about the treatment of dead Russian soldiers says a lot about Putin....

[@claudebujold4959]

never ASSume

[@j.d.ripper4632]

Its great.. really great that you help them.. what news company is this? oh MSNBC.. nothing like helping your allies.

[@marvinmartion1178]

Makes me wonder how some of these sniper expert's are doing! I'm glad to hear this, and proves how a army defending a home land, is far far more motivated than the attacking army! The Russian hearts are not into this!

[@petesmith9472]

Russian Military Chief: “Comrade Putin, I have the honour to report the following losses in Ukraine: 140 boxes Roma tomatoes, 200kg potatoes, 26 single socks, 1 Huawei phone charger, a set of tank keys, the regimental condom, and 1600 crates of Smirnoff “

[@jmus6494]

Super funny

[@knowledge3563]

After 19 years since the beginning of the invasion of Iraq, has the West forgotten this war ? The Iraq war is said to have resulted in 1 million deaths the difference is russia have weapons of mass destruction A message to the future generations never make russia feel threatened the difference between "looking dangerous" and "being dangerous".Russia describes military doctrine as defensive military doctrine. With regard to nuclear weapons specifically, Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons: in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies,in case of aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened.

[@jmus6494]

@@knowledge3563 whataboutism is the cheap way of never having to take responsiblity

[@DeadKraken]

"Glorious president Putin, you will be MOST proud for the daily report of Enemy casualties of 4(FOUR) fully radicalized ukranian chickens and 2(TWO) nazi ukranian cows! Yes I'm using this cute Hello Kitty Nokia phone found on the ground to communicate, why u asking? "

[@pablosaintmarr3223]

@@knowledge3563 Lack of Knowledge 😂🤣😅 Iraq / Iran war dead minimum 1 million + 2 million casualties + 100'000 civilians dead and 500'000 injured. What were you saying about the Yanks ? Soviet Afghan invasion 900'000 dead 2 million wounded 7 million refugees. Now give mummy her laptop back and go and watch cartoons.

[@stirlingfletcher7040]

"65% of our troops retreated back across our border not having defected, been captured or killed. Victory!" - VP.

[@jmus6494]

All countries must do moŕe. Please use my tax money on cutting edge weapons for Ukraine

[@crazychinese7315]

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Ready for Compromise on Donbas Region~~~Bloomberg posted that. i guess Ukraine is just so good at winning that they are ready to let Russians to have some of their lands...

[@jmus6494]

@@crazychinese7315 the fact that the Russian war machine has been shown up as so incompetent against a 50th rate ukranian army hurts a lot of russian apologists. Its a huge relief though to realise that russia is no force to fear

[@crazychinese7315]

@@jmus6494 well, there is only one country there is about to lose 1/5 maybe even more of its land. so you can tell yourself whatever you like I guess.

[@NikitaKolenko]

@@crazychinese7315 Pretty sure Bloomberg misinterpreted a quote from his interview with russian media. Zelenskiy never said he was 'ready for a compromise', certainly not the kind you're alluding to. The Ukrainian government stated multiple times surrendering any territories is not even on the table. Stop the misinformation and do more research before posting, if you're not a troll that is, otherwise I suggest you follow the russian warship 👍.

[@roberttaylor5764]

I have observed that the Russian soldiers are using cheap Chinese portable radios that have no encryption capabilities

[@ScytheNoire]

It's nice when Joe is away and not interrupting people.

[@seanpatrick1243]

Прекратите войнe! Желаю силы украинскому народу. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 И желаю мужества российским протестующим.🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 Stop the war! Strength to the Ukrainian people. And courage to the Russian protestors.

[@jacobleb420]

Russian aggressors, not "protesters"..

[@AndreasRnneNielsen]

@@jacobleb420 The only chance of change in Russia is that coming from within. So yes, courage to the Russians protesting the war. May they grow in strength. Slava ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@beyondcompare9526]

How are the Ukrainian treating blacks? I’m going wait….

[@Bismut209]

But the Russians are saving Ukrainians from Nazis, by killing all Ukrainians since they consider us all Nazis, with the use of war crime tactics used by Nazis 🤷

[@irishking]

@@beyondcompare9526 you do that

[@brothertaro2008]

Trump just can't stop praising his authoritarian role model, Vladimir Putin.

[@margorgogo]

He’s afraid they are going to try and collect the billion$ he owes them.

[@russelllamb4737]

Leave Trump out of this. This is p.o.s. bidens doing to covet his and his sons tracks in Ukraine.

[@tommyk6719]

@@russelllamb4737 Nice try traitor.

[@patimuth1346]

Trump is a Traitor! Putin and Trump have been buddies for many years and to tell the US Putin attacking Ukraine was a smart move only proves it!

[@HellaWins]

He is a traitor and shows it every day.

[@downwithputinsaveukraine1313]

18k dead orcs. 7 dead Generals. Maybe 8. Go Walli.

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

GOOD!!

[@generalkennethfranklinmcke3741]

We need your prayers

[@Antonio-lt1sp]

Well done

[@JA-pn4ji]

I would say unbelievable number of casualties considering there's been no field battles, it's been Ukrainians dug-in in urban areas and Russia besieging them, and Ukraine claims its own casualties are in the low thousands or a 15th of Russia's.

[@harmless6813]

Ukrainians are not dug in. They are out in the field in small units.

[@dfuher968]

Its guerilla warfare. Small units roaming in the field, popping up to strike and disappearing again. Sure, Ukrainians are dug in in urban areas, but its all the guerilla groups, who are really doing a shitload of damage to the Russians.

[@BlownMacTruck]

“15 times less”? That’s the most awkward phrase ever, and is borderline nonsensical. Try saying “1/15th the number of casualties.”

[@richardtheweaver4891]

Is that military only? Does it include citizens who took up arms? And with the bombings I bet lots of civilians are dead.

[@concinnity9676]

@@BlownMacTruck I agree completely, and have been complaining about this for years. Even physics PhDs like Sabine Hossenfelder does it! My other peeve is when people use many zeros to describe large and small numbers. Do they expect me count them? I have seen a bogus excuse like, "I want my content to be accessible to non-scientists." Fooey.

[@danboyd2725]

When you no longer have the advantage of armor and air cover, it becomes a infantry fight where battles are won and lost on the company, platoon. And squad level. And the defenders have the advantage.

[@JiTiAr35]

- Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die Russia : older men fight and die.

[@mmonroe758]

Outstanding!

[@Seawithinyou]

Excellent!

[@UraStr]

just for those wondering, why some much Russian generals died in WII, Stalin was paranoid, so he executed like 50k officers and about 50 generals, maybe Putin will take an inspiration...

[@alastairbrewster4274]

Well his defence minister had gone “missing”

[@DannyEastVillage]

plenty of his military & intelligence higher-ups are already on house-arrest. Or worse.

[@rayleighsilvers4770]

He should also take a hint from his brother from another mother Adolf, and give himself a nice pill 💊

[@zencat999]

putin wants to be stalin.

[@Sekir80]

@@alastairbrewster4274 Just a day after western media started to miss those high ranking people Kreml broadcasted a meeting where all were present. I'm absolutely certain they are well and healthy (if we are excluding the possibilty it was jut an old recording, hint, hint) :D

[@kennogawa6638]

Ukraine is winning.

[@taritabonita22]

I love the way Willian Booth rolled out of bed for this interview.

[@davidlukshus2598]

William was as prepared for this live segment as Putin was for Ukraine.

[@rs72098]

Lol I actually like his style.

[@roberthaworth8991]

He's auditioning for the part of Steve Bannon in an upcoming docu-drama.

[@roberthaworth8991]

He made an unwise bet with his best friend at the start of the war: "Every time we get word of a Russian tank destroyed, DRINK!"

[@taritabonita22]

@@roberthaworth8991 Lol

[@Abcflc]

I have to warn Americans: your media is too positive- here in Europe we get to see a lot more of what is happening to the people in Ukraine and it’s horrifying.

[@dsddala467]

I watch German DW English and France 24 English, as well as BBC, and the stories are similar.

[@samiam3297]

Ongoing prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Victory for Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!!

[@kurt9862]

As trump would say, "genius and savvy".

[@Mortthemoose]

Haha....yeah, right!

[@MrStupidHead]

This is all part of Putins grand strategy. lure them into a trap.the bait is 40000 dead russian troops. He is a genius!

[@texaswunderkind]

Russian oligarchs funneled money to Republican politicians through the NRA. Republicans are really hoping everybody forgets that right now.

[@richardevans3084]

The West needs Ukraine to be in NATO to teach us what “Gumption “is all about 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@walterscott2286]

This has been clearly a battle between GOOD and EVIL. When the dust finally settles in all this matter, I truly hope to God that Putin and the military leaders will be held accountable to the fullest extent of World Law. Reparations to the Ukranian people MUST be made by Russia for the massive destruction of Ukraine's cities.

[@robevans5222]

Though I'd love to see your wishes come true, I seriously doubt I will.

[@Hun_Uinaq]

And, they need to be made to give back Crimea. It was illegally annexed.

[@thomaspollock5709]

Hard to believe what USA say

[@stepupyourgame9510]

God bless Ukraine

[@terrencekane8203]

The Moscow Body Bag factory is hiring full-time, all shifts, steady work. Apply within. 🇺🇸💙💛

[@ralex3697]

Keep watching mainstream media, you’re getting the facts I’m sure

[@TheDaexiled1]

Lots of abandoned Russia equipment available for free to the ukrainians for use

[@Mortthemoose]

It's absolutely heartbreaking to hear of the sheer numbers of human beings killed in putin's war...on both sides. What a waste, especially the young conscripts, who had their whole lives ahead of them. 😔🌹 The Ukrainian people and their troops have a massive advantage though! As an ex-Mountain Guide, I know very well, that survival is only 10% physical, and 90% mental. Ukrainians know that the world is with them in this war, and that they have right on their side....fighting for their democracy, their freedom, and for peace. Their pure tenacity, courage and even their sense of humour shines like a bright light! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🌍💜🇺🇦🌻🕊☮🌹

[@paulgibbon5991]

Honestly.....some of those Russian humans accepted the orders to shell civilian areas. I can't weep too much for them.

[@Mortthemoose]

@@paulgibbon5991 Yeah, I agree.

[@LoreD360]

For all my heart breaks.

[@saenmacdonald7015]

Pray for Ukraine!

[@kiwihame]

Russia has rapidly gone from having the second best army in the world to having the second best army in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦