Battle of Kyiv - Russian Invasion of Ukraine DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022 ( • How Ukraine Won the Fi... ). Previously we talked about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In the previous video we covered the events of April of 2022 ( • Battle of Donbas Begin... ) including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva - • How did the Sinking of... , and how the conflict turned into the war of attrition in May ( • War of Attrition - Rus... ) and continued with Russia's best month in June ( • Russia's Best Month - ... ). In the video dedicated to July - the 5th month of the war, we talked about the arrival of the HIMARS systems which strengthened Ukrainian positions and changed the war ( • How HIMARS Changed the... ), while this video will focus on the events of August, as we will see how Russian logistics and manpower problems were worsened by the HIMARS strikes, the risk and intrigue around the Zaporizhia (Enerhodar) Nuclear Powerplant and the long expected beginning of the Ukrainian counter-offensive in Kherson ( • Kherson Counter-Offens... ). Previously we discussed the Kherson counteroffensive in the first 2 weeks of September and showed how the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast - Balakliya-Izium counter-offensive succeeded, pushing the Russians across Oskil and Lyman ( • Ukrainian Kharkiv Coun... ) In the second half of September, Ukraine liberated even more territory in Kherson ( • Ukraine Continues Atta... ), while this video will talk about the events of the beginning of October, including the attack on the Crimean - Kerch bridge ( • Attack on the Crimean ... ). In the second half of October, positional and attritional warfare continued to dominate, still Ukraine managed to attack the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol and the Grain Deal was almost cancelled ( • Ukrainian Attack on Cr... ), while in the beginning of November, Ukraine finally liberated Kherson ( • How Ukraine Liberated ... ). In the second half of November, winter took over, making the military operation more difficult ( • Winter Takes Over - Ru... ), while in the first half of December, the stalemate continued ( • December Stalemate - R... ). This video will deal with the Battle of Kyiv which was largely decisive and crucial for the first phase of the war.
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00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Invasion began
10:25 - Battle for Antonov airport
13:14 - Battle of Vasylkiv airport
15:19 - Battles of Hostomel, Bucha, and Irpin began
16:26 - Battle of Irpin
20:38 - Battle of Hostomel
21:33 - Battle of Moschun
26:53 - Battle of Makariv
28:08 - Russian advance from Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts
29:36 - Battle of Lukashivka
30:12 - Battle of Brovary
31:18 - Russian withdrawal and aftermath
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[@KingsandGenerals]

Remember, the definition of a feint is when you lose the majority of your elite troops and hundreds of pieces of hardware

[@lol311]

I share with my girlfriend. But she blocked me. Is this going to be counted for free trial?

[@atakorkut5110]

Please stop stating that Elon Musk provided star link satellite receivers in the starling service because he did not the department of defense provided it. The American people provided it SpaceX build the DOD for the services and receivers rendered just saying😢

[@kaiseramadeus233]

Why haven't you covered the war in Tigray, which was deadlier than Ukraine? Why haven't you covered the genocide in Darfur or in Myanmar? Or the humanitarian crisis in Yemen?

[@atakorkut5110]

@@kaiseramadeus233 I think he has

[@aleluia01]

@@asheposhtepa how did they exactly brake the agreement?

[@YohanRoth]

I were in Kyiv at that time. In Obolon' region of city. My father was fighting at battle of Kyiv as a member of 72 motorized brigade. He was defending his family, his city and he succeeded. Later he was killed in Kharkiv region. I am so proud of him, I am so thankful for his sacrifice. He fought and died so I and so many others could have freedom

[@akira28shima32]

May God bless his courageous soul!! The brave always live in our heart!!

[@VENOM11011]

He fought and died so you and so many others could fight and die too. Sorry for your needles loss but it seems like you found your way of coping with that.

[@venvapingcatcult7052]

My condolences

[@_Tumbl4_]

Мої Вам співчуття та велика шана вашому батьку. Герої не вмирають!

[@Kaiyanwang82]

Condolences. Your dad is, and will always be, an hero.

[@jgreg3596]

If this battle will ever prove anything in military history, it’ll reinforce the mantra that “soldiers win battles. Logistics wins wars”

[@floriandebontdelbarre2700]

I suppose it's akin to the difference between strategic and tactical warfare.

[@leachimy24]

And soldiers destroy enemy logistics.

[@johnwalsh4857]

also add, Soldiers motivation and morale, Ukrs won due to high morale motivation and leadership and better logistics, vs. the Russians who are not motivated low morale suckhead leadership and really bad logistics.

[@mycure0498]

Then Generals take all the credit

[@dylanvogler2165]

​@@jvjd do you actually believe that? In which case I am sorry for you, or do you get paid for posting such dumb comments?

[@stillagrunt]

I fought at Moschun...what a horrifying experience. Glory to Ukraine.

[@batboy555]

The army is doing good work. Good to see you come out of it.

[@ikilius]

@Salty did you write that while on autopilot or something 😂😂 bro literally said glory to ukraine

[@YevSaint]

Glory to Hero

[@user-hy3yo2xi7r]

Respect to you!

[@justanotherperson7774]

Hope you guys win the war. Not only it's a win for ukraine and the west But for tiawan. That way China will think twice before attacking the country.

[@vaclav2062]

It's crazy watching this knowing it's not some historical documentary but what's happening in Europe right now.

[@andyyo9180]

Yes buddy, because someone who is the neighbor has decided to show”balls” as they think with their imperialism.

[@cesaralarcon5228]

It feels surreal that we’re getting closer to the year mark of this conflict

[@aaronm8143]

Yea next month. It’s hard to comprehend. Hopefully Ukraine prevails and wins within the year :/

[@coreytaylor5386]

"welcome to the one year anniversary of the start of our 3 day invasion!"- Putin probably

[@groundedsquirrel6008]

Yeah, imagine how it feels to me. I’m from Ukraine. When it started we all thought there would be some sort of diplomatic resolution within a couple of weeks. I remember making stupid jokes with my friends like “imagine if this goes on for half a year”, and everyone would laugh refusing to believe what now seemingly was so obvious.

[@groundedsquirrel6008]

I was born in Kyiv and it is a beautiful city. I encourage everyone to google what those suburbs like Irpin and Bucha looked like before the war. Those were really nice places to live, even nicer than many of the famous cities like NYC, London or Berlin. I just hope one day russia will be brought to justice

[@groundedsquirrel6008]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGW6pX1tgcaspKc

[@MrSedrack]

I was part of both Moschun and Irpin campaigns as a member of the International Legion. Moschun was the most horrible experience in my life. While this documentary underlines the importance of our suicidal defense of Moschun, the International Legion played a major part in holding the settlement. I was in the "Killhouse" with 10 other foreigners for 5 days. It was extremely brutal and we made them pay for every inch.

[@kazkaskazkas8689]

Nice! 🇬🇪🇺🇦

[@SKeeetcher]

Thank you for your service.

[@realdanksta2237]

Respect

[@H4kkk0]

Heoes all of you !

[@dmytropuzikov2452]

man, I'm so grateful for your service. Thanks a lot!!! God bless you and your family.

[@VitaliyIvanovv]

I am from Kharkov and our house is near the ring road. On April 21, one of the bombs from the Uragan salvo system exploded near our house. Thank you for this video, the Ukrainian army are the heroes of our time, who once again showed and proved the words of the great Churchill - never surrender! We are very grateful to all the people of Europe, England, the USA, and others who support Ukraine, provide weapons and finances. Every taxpayer of these countries is an accessory to the victory and this triumph!

[@VitaliyIvanovv]

You are right, part of the society does not support this, like the war, and they have the right to do so. People want to be independent and aloof from conflict and not get involved in it in any way. But on the other hand, a huge fire burning in Europe, the monster's aggression against the largest country in Europe cannot go unnoticed by the rest of the world. If it were not for help for Ukraine, then Putin would already be standing on the border of Poland, that is, NATO would be at his borders, which he constantly talks about. Then he will demand the withdrawal of troops and the withdrawal from NATO of all the Baltic countries. There will be an instant annexation of Moldova. Then all the countries of the Caucasus and Belarus will also become part of the new Russian empire. After that, how do dictators usually behave, inspired by their dizzying victories? That's right - keep going. There is a question of Asian countries. All former members of the USSR themselves will ask for accession (no one wants to fight), under pressure, Kazakhstan will also be included in the Empire (having resolved a number of issues with China). And a new empire would appear on the map with a terrifying misanthropic ideology and an endemic dictatorship. And then the world will have two options - to close their eyes and continue to live on under a new dictator, or there will be a huge war between a huge country with nuclear weapons and NATO. And then not only taxes and weapons will go to war, but hundreds of thousands of soldiers will fight against the 300 million empire. As long as the West pays with money and iron, and this is its advantage for the fact that the political system was healthy. Ukraine pays with blood for corruption and insufficient fight against oligarchs and freaks in power, for a short-sighted policy and renunciation of nuclear weapons. And the only reason for the war is a mad dictator who believed in his own propaganda of invincibility and power, but instead of Kiev in 3 days, Bakhmut cannot be taken in a year, even losing Kherson, the only captured regional center. Ukraine has been trying to appease Russia all the time: in 1994 they gave up nuclear weapons, in the 2000s long-range missiles, there was no army until 2014, and it began to appear only after the aggression and annexation of Crimea. Only when Russia started the war first. Until 2014, Ukraine was an absolutely safe country for Russia. It didn't save us. And the same policy of appeasing Russia will not save you. Taxpayer money is not a gift, it is an investment in security and the ability not to go to war in the trenches. The total amount of aid provided is minuscule compared to the spending during the Cold War on armaments, and for these funds the main historical enemy of the West is greatly weakened.

[@MordorOrc59]

@@zeror.743 how would you know

[@justinmoorhead2632]

The defence of Kyiv, Mariupol and Bakhmut get the most attention but the defence of Kharkiv is for me the most incredible. I'm not sure how Ukrainian defenders managed it.

[@thomasgibbons1935]

@@zeror.743it’s funny, people don’t want “their tax money to go to Ukraine” yet I’m sure you’d not rather be a Russian, whose tax money went to a bunch of armored vehicles that were just captured by your country’s enemies lmao

[@user-hc7ds7cv8c]

Да какая разница, вы все равно умрете.Как и большинство ваших побратимов

[@raulguzman2314]

Ukrainians are truly a grateful, noble and resilient people. They deserve the world’s admiration and their material and logistical support.

[@morfin0299]

❤

[@gregorywaldron101]

@@bastymanguy you have no humanity and no understanding of history or geopolitics. The ussr flew sorties in North Korea during that war. We not only get a great deal, destroying an enemy army with 0 losses and little $ relative to our military budget, but also save a people from being erased by a megalomanic dictator. Ever heard of Neval Chamberlin? You’d like him. Get a grip.

[@gregorywaldron101]

@@bastymanguy that’s before even mentioning the moral evil your cowardice is, being willing to subject millions to subjugation for no reason. Ukraine WILL be a powerful addition to the free and democratic world and you will be grateful for it one day.

[@user-cx9nc4pj8w]

@@bastymanguy Afghanistan was fought for twenty years with active western troops. Ukraine can be supported for far longer since they are not going to be recieving foreign legions. Who cares if there are some cultural similarities with Russia. North Korea and South Korea are basically the same country, should we let Kimmy rule the whole peninsula? And so what it Russia helped Mexico if the US invaded? They wouldn't be doing the wrong thing. But aside from a small amount of American fascists an invasion of Mexico is not going to be considered at all. In Russia these fascists run the government. That's why Ukraine needs all the support it can get.

[@ridhwannasution5085]

@@user-cx9nc4pj8w no

[@80922563853]

I was part of the territorial defense of the city of Vasylkiv. so were the Russian special forces who came to our city early. but there were parachute landings in the city and on the airfield. at night there were street fights in the city and at the airfield. the authorities appealed to realtors who rented out apartments to provide information on which addresses were recently rented. and then the military went to these addresses and arrested special forces, but it was with battles, a lot of information is kept secret. then several of my friends died

[@charliescales6398]

God bless you

[@TheGwinjoseph]

sorry for your loss, I pray for ukraines victory

[@LewisB3217]

Thank you for your service, so sorry for your loss, and the loss across your nation, the free world thanks you

[@eldaxeruskalocraw4213]

Heroes, all of you

[@starmix1846]

@@newworld8546 They checked all of them. Who was shooting, was arrested. Who was a normal tourist was (logically) kept.

[@demeterruinedmylife3199]

It’s eerie to think that all the people died in this series, soldiers or civilians, were still alive a year ago. Historic battles have a feeling of distance, but this series… each line pushing means numerous people that are living, dreaming contemporarily with us have left us.

[@yarpen26]

Also, it's kind of sobering to realize that even when you think you're following the events, you still have to rely on summary videos like this one to get evereything sorted out in your head. Must have felt the same to many people during WWI: Marne, Somme, Ypres, Verdun... they probably only knew these towns by their names from the papers and couldn't really form a coherent timeline of events. I remember how exhaustive the first few weeks of the Russian invasion were, I used every opportunity I had to get some news from the frontlines and even then I was largely confused at to what and where precisely was going on. Then I sort of got burned out and stopped following it this closely, right now it plays largely in the background. Weird to think what kind of a crazy meat-grinder is happening over at Bakhut at this very moment, all while I'm going over my everyday routine just some 1400 km away.

[@frederiktigerdyr1403]

@@yarpen26 pretty much described exactly how it was for me and how it feels now, spot on. its all so crazy to think about!

[@samhart4663]

What else did you expect for them all to live ? This is what war is

[@skipperg4436]

Now we know what it felt like for people when WW1 and WW2 begun... $h!t, we could live without this knowledge....

[@skipperg4436]

@@yarpen26 same, brother... Also that feeling that old life has ended. That's it, end of story. Now some other one has begun.

[@user-ij6tq2dn7y]

I live in Kyiv, but on February 25 I left with my family for a village north of the city of Makariv. I remember those anxious days. In the north, in the Makarov district, artillery was constantly working. In the first days, explosions were also heard from the side of the city of Vasylkiv. At night, everything was lit up by artillery explosions and burning oil storages in Vasylkiv. I was in a village called Pashkivka, and the Russians had almost reached us. They captured the village of Motyzhyn, which is only 8 kilometers from me. Once they even fired at our village, although we had no soldiers or equipment. Two mines fell near our neighbors' house. It was very loud. I remember how quickly we then went down to the basement, which is separate from the house, and to which you have to go across the street. I didn't even put on shoes, even though it was -8 degrees Celsius outside. All I did was grab my little sister who was sleeping at the time and run to the basement. It was the scariest night. Mortars and rocket systems of volley fire worked very loudly. It seemed that they were exploding somewhere nearby, although in reality, apparently, the explosions were far from us. Despite this, several houses were hit by landmines. But fortunately, no one was hurt. Frankly, it changes the perception of the world a lot. I am 28 years old, and never in my life did I think that I would be in a situation where I would be hiding from mines in the basement. My friends and I built careers, worked, started families. And no one could even imagine that we will live in such conditions. Thanks to the Army of Ukraine for not allowing the Russian army to advance further. Because the Russians did terrible things in the occupied villages. Thanks to the allies who supply us with equipment and spend a lot of money to support Ukraine. Believe me, we need it. Everyone I know does not want to live under occupation. We want to be an independent country where there is no corruption, where there is democracy, fair elections, and open borders. We want to develop and live in peace. Also, thanks to the author of this channel for this video. It reflects in great detail what happened. Now, sitting in my apartment in Kyiv, with light and internet, I can't believe that a year ago I and my family went through all this. P.S. I immediately apologize for inaccuracies in the text, because this text was translated by Google. I am only in the process of learning English)))

[@mysticonthehill]

Thank you for your effort. It is so important to us internationals hearing your voices and experience to make this something real. When the people drawn into conflict have voices and faces it becomes impossible for many to look away. May this catastrophe end soon for every ones sake and may Ukraine always be free.

[@pavelst7343]

В Украине сейчас нет коррупции? В Украине есть демократия?

[@JStark-rv6rl]

@@pavelst7343 В Украине есть умные люди, в отличии от кацапов

[@NistaDGB]

How are things now , hope your still safe

[@user-ij6tq2dn7y]

@@NistaDGB Everything is fine with me. Kyiv is now relatively safe. Since the beginning of this month, the Russians have regularly launched nighttime missile attacks, but since the installation of the Patriot system, not a single missile has reached the target. The only thing we do is go out into the corridor at night, as debris can get into the window. The probability is small, but it is better not to risk it. I feel like I live in Israel)) But everyone is already used to it, and it is perceived as the norm. If it were not for rockets at night, people in Kyiv would have completely forgotten that there is a war going on in our country. Because there are as many people living in the city today as there were before the start of the war. People go to shopping centers, cinemas, and Kyiv looks like a peaceful city.

[@yurafz3585]

As a resident of the most western part of Kyiv, I saw battle for Hostomel and Irpin from my window (I live on the 24th floor). A lifetime experience I can say. The only thought in my head was - if orcs succeed in Irpin, my house will be next just after they cross the forest. Praise to our defenders who didn't let orcs into Kyiv. Also, the video was precise and interesting to watch, thanks for your work.

[@Haiduk401]

Сахалін?

[@louiscates6975]

@@Haiduk401 #a effective sa! Q a+aaa!!a!

[@TheEGrievous]

That must have been terrifying.

[@babybear2395]

What are "orcs" ?

[@leonardibimantara98]

@@babybear2395 russian

[@ashapuhin9825]

"I need ammunition ,not a ride" hope history will never forget this line..

[@m.damarsr9863]

it really takes a good leader to bravely stand his ground and inspire his people in the face of an invading enemy

[@ashapuhin9825]

@Yosuf so what? Its not like the Russians are doing something different when Putin beg drones from Iran and shells from North korea or mre from China..

[@bazzakeegan2243]

👍🇺🇦🇮🇪👍

[@lordagung2394]

Honestly i didn't expect a comedian could stand aganits ex KGB and he won media warfare

[@dukebanerjee4710]

@Yosuf Zelensky did the job of a good leader, get supplies for his army to fight despite the high chance of defeat. Lesser leaders, seeing that they might likely lose, run away.

[@mindaugasbarkauskas9894]

Who could have possibly thought that "the enemy will not fight" is not a good plan?

[@DystopiaWithoutNeons]

Old tale of a quick and decisive war, USA thought the civilians would welcome them as liberators from Vietnam to Afghanistan and Iraq

[@Edax_Royeaux]

It worked for them in Crimea. One of the biggest successes in modern Russian history.

[@BM-wf9uf]

@@Edax_Royeaux Ukraine was very different in 2014. It was in a state of disarray at that time. Very different country now.

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@@BM-wf9uf I remember in 2014 Ukraine didn't seem to like the US very much, a Ukrainian soldier threatened to kill himself and a US reporter with a grenade during the invasion. Not long after, the Obama administration refused to arm Ukraine with Javelin Missiles and F-16 fighters. And to hear the Russians say the Euromaidan was an American Coup d'état turning Ukraine into an American puppet was just bizarre.

[@averymicrowave1713]

If anything it seems like a lot of their invasion plans depended upon Ukraine not modernizing and reforming since 2014. Especially when you look at their rhetoric for justifying the invasion.

[@MsCl]

I am from Mykolayiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦 Proud of my country!

[@ekesa07632]

My father was stuck outside of Kyiv in the Kyiv Oblast during the first days of the invasion. Not far from us other villages were completely massacred - like Makariv and motyzhin. At some point around February 27 or 28th, I completely lost contact with him for about 24/48 hours. I didn’t know, but at the time the intense battle near completely destroyed electrical towers, and our village was cut off from electricity. There was no cellular connection either. They were already rationing food and many of our neighbors hid in our basement - as our house was one of the few to have a basement. They were pretty much completely surrounded by battles. It was the most horrifying time of my life. I had at that point bid farewell to my dad because there was no reason to think that he wouldn’t wind up dead - although I still had some hope. Didn’t help that few days prior the Russian soldiers already shot someone living next to our village. And then, about a day after I lose contact with him, he manages to escape with many other neighbors . Somehow they found an open window of opportunity, and everyone got in their cars and escaped. And I remember just crying because my father recorded videos of him driving out of our village and that very highway which I drove so many times was just completely obliterated. Burnt up cars and tanks and gas stations. Destroyed houses. A shop we frequented. When i returned to kyiv last summer to check on our house, we found out that while the Russian soldiers destroyed neighboring villages, all of them chose to live in ours and made great use of our beds, toilets. A video came out where some Russian soldiers who was shot in our village had stolen female panties and a vibrator with him - vital efforts for denazification you know. We were extremely lucky that month. Many weren’t, unfortunately.

[@Doncroft1]

Thank you for sharing. The world needs to know what happened.

[@joeyb68]

💛💙

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

Gotta like the snark at the last part. Wishing you well my dude

[@ekesa07632]

@@applesandgrapesfordinner4626 all will be good! Thank you and best to you too!

[@josephpalacios960]

Well obviously the vibrators are the main weapon of the nazification of Ukrainian! Sorry you had to live this experience. Hope all is well.

[@ED-es2qv]

Perun explained why Russians keep sending units even when an attack suffers heavy losses. The commanders don’t report the losses, and they claim a greater victory than happened, so upper command sends more units to exploit a gap that didn’t happen.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep, but there is also the "sunk cost" thing

[@FreeManFreeThought]

@@KingsandGenerals The negative feedback loops that the Russians keep falling into is beyond comprehension much of the time... I would argue that it is beyond satire some days as well. I forget who said it, but one commentator stated that Russia is still standing from the sheer weight of their incompetence. I recently reread Bill Fawcett's excellent essay compilation "How To Lose A War"; the book concludes that there are eight steps to ensuring defeat (paraphrased): 1. Keep changing the war's goals. 2. Fight like the last war. 3. Let the Leader's ego supersede military realities. 4. Oppress and antagonise civilian populations. 5. Underestimate irregular fighters (and their popular support). 6. Trust morale/propaganda to overcome poor leadership. 7. Assume one ultimate battle can win it all. 8. Not raising or sending enough materiel & forces to be victorious. It was painful to read the conclusion and tie each line to something that Russia/Putin has done in the past year.

[@danielcaponi9839]

@@FreeManFreeThought Jesus that’s scary accurate!

[@lightravenn]

That's the Soviet way of doing things in the army ranks. And thankfully their actions are as stupid as their fighting capabilities. Hell, if they were fighting NATO for real, they would have to surrender in the first month probably. And no amount of civilian targeting could help them on that war. Savages.

[@cameronspence4977]

@@danielcaponi9839 also a lot of those can also be applied to hitler/nazis in ww2, ironically

[@olhazakharova9304]

I'm a civilian from Bucha. I was shot in the knee when trying to get some food for my family. My apartment nearly burned down after a tank shot directly at a neighbouring apartment. We lived for weeks with no electricity, water, heating, gas and almost no phone signal while it was 2 degrees celsius outside. If you think recent battles are scary - think of how civilians in hot spots are forced to survive. Also it wasn't Zelensky's courage that helped mobilize Ukrainians to fight. We're just tough stubborn sons of bi**hes who will fight you with our bare hands and teeth if you threaten our families and independence. Glory to all heroes who protected Kyiv and it's region!

[@batmah1142]

@@christheo3854 You'll be surprised at how many people in Ukraine know English well. We are fighting against assholes who can't even learn their own language.

[@Kniazhnami]

@@christheo3854 English courses have been really popular during the last decades. It's normal for a european country

[@olhazakharova9304]

@@christheo3854 only a fool expects everyone to understand them as is. A smart person seeks ways to communicate. Also being good at foreign language is a respectful way of approaching foreign people and their culture.

[@davidgutierrez3312]

@@christheo3854 Many Ukrainians work (or used to) online for foreign companies, specially in IT.

[@cjvipinosa3328]

@@christheo3854 bruh majority of Ukrainian people speak English especially in Kyiv

[@Garshock1]

Incredible resilience by incredible people. I am glad my country was able to help them. Thank you for such a great video! Very well done.

[@JustChill-zd4ib]

Beg more mr. incredible.

[@NtinosSkater]

I am Greek and I was living in the east side of Kyiv when the war started. I still remember everything like it was yesterday

[@F4Wildcat]

What the Ukrainian 1st severia Tank brigade did at Chernihiv is insane. 2000 soldiers and 50 T-64BM tanks held back 30 000 russian soldiers & hundreds of tanks and AFV's.

[@arsenivanov7176]

Yes! They are absolute heroes, and their deed is sadly overlooked even in Ukraine.

[@vadymvv]

@@arsenivanov7176 don't agree, I know how they stood.

[@arsenivanov7176]

@@vadymvv yeah, everyone knows. I just had talks with my circle of people, all from the North part, and they are mostly were like "oh that guys...". Many tend to forget first months, which is understandable, but yeah, I feel like more Ukrainian media retrospect coverages would be great to remind us all. Eh, didn't intend to sound it badly, all I was saying. Take care.

[@kev_sen]

There will be a video for Chernihiv, there is a good documentary on this battle. 1st Tank Brigade are heroes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6PSaHdoYt6LnaM

[@Jaeger958]

They will be remembered.

[@Healtsome]

I'm living on the northern side of Kyiv. I was witnessing from my window as thousands of people were leaving by cars outside of the city to neighboring Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel. It still breaks my heart any time I think what horrors they must've endured following their exodus. And to think about how many would never come back... I remember constant shellings, sounds of explosions, aviation and heavy machinery, rocket strikes, occasional rifle shots in the distant. And I remember that time when our administration implemented 72 hour curfew. Us civilians knew exactly that something major is going to happen. During those days sky was red in the north all the time, and smoke was visible be day or night. Artillery and explosions could be heard and felt constantly. To the point of you growing numb to them. For me those days will forever be stamped in my memory. God bless all the people who fought for us and who are still fighting. To those who lost their lives fighting so our city won't fall. For those who fought no matter what, when the odds were against them. You're truly legends, heroes. And God bless those who aided them as well, be it volunteering, donations, humanitarian or military aid etc. Слава нашим Героям! Ви найкращі.

[@ajax7ox729]

Dude needs to get a job and move past ww2

[@geoafe66]

Slava Ukraini!

[@Adam-dp9kl]

@@perfectmazda3538 Smert Vorogam

[@B.D.E.]

@Siberian Snake When every last russian invader has been turned into dog food for the strays. But then, russians never seem to learn, they just seem to like dying for dictators. Maybe they are a naturally submissive people, genetically speaking.

[@ukrmapper]

@Siberian Snake російська шмара не зможе вказувати як називаються наші міста))

[@raikbarczynski6582]

The battle of Kyiv was the perfect example of the old saying: A soldier does not fight because he hates what is in front of him but because he loves what is behind him. Those defenders of Kyiv defied the odds and succeded in something most people think would not be possible: defending their capital or even their home from the "might" of the russian armed forces. Many of them died doing it but their deeds will be written in stone and the collective memory of all of Europe. Brave men and women just wanting peace had to go to war to do what they have trained for so long. Ukraine lost so many and much. But it will prevail and rebuild. Slava Ukraiini and keep up the fight. So many are behind you supporting you by whatever means they can. And when this war is over so many will help you rebuild your beautiful country. And i promise that when it is over i will visit Ukraine and pay my respects to those defenders.

[@geoafe66]

Ukrainians are warriors. People have no idea the bravery their armed forces have shown in the past year. Slava Ukraini!

[@shawshank_1317]

Ukrainians and russian are ethnically the same people of culture and traditions

[@illia564]

@@shawshank_1317 This is not true ... Russians are not a people, a mixture of peoples and nations. and Ukrainians are one people

[@DieEineMieze]

@@illia564 No, what you write is not true. According to geneticists, "Ukrainians, Belarusians and Russians have almost identical proportions of Caucasus and Northern European components and have virtually no Asian influence". I understand that you want to support Ukraine, but don't start lying.

[@DieEineMieze]

Don't forget that Ukraine would have been long fallen, without the support of the the west, their equipment, training and soldiers.

[@illia564]

@@DieEineMieze there were a lot of American weapons in Iraq, equipment and a trained army ... how long did it last against the Taliban?

[@jacobmosovich]

The battle of Hostomel airport is what i would call the greatest battle of the war. A group of conscripts stood against Russia's experienced air assault unit. Stacking bodies until they ran out of ammo then retreated in organized order. Then they utilized the last of their artillery to smash the airport denying the enemy reinforcements so a counterattack could happen.

[@HellStr82]

And Russia thinks it is an equal to NATO :))))))))))))))))

[@jacobmosovich]

@@HellStr82 this is basically a proxy war. For all intents and purposes this is NATO weaponry, NATO training, and NATO money funneling through Ukraine right up Russia's ass lol

[@HellStr82]

@Jacob King really? Did NATO invaded Ukraine? Did NATO force little Russia to invade Ukraine? Fuq off

[@jacobmosovich]

@@HellStr82 i think you are getting a little heated here. Ukraine is fighting russia NATO isnt thats true. But all the NATO countries have been supplying Ukraine their equipment and gear. Theyve been training Ukrainian soldiers in England and the US then equipping their infantry in country and sending them back fully armed. Russia cant stand against that sort of equipping despite all the industrial upgrading theyve done recently.

[@NovaHessia]

@@jacobmosovich Ukraine gets supplied by old leftover stock from NATO. Even the highly praised HIMARS are an 80s design. And the aid Ukraine gets is heavily limited - they still don't get any Western style tanks, IFVs or Jets, just old leftover Warsaw Pact equipment. So, yes, Ukraine is winning due to NATO (which, though, they would never have gotten if they hadn't managed to defy all expectations and resist successfully at first) - but at the same time, it is still a far cry from what NATO is keeping for themselves. So yes, Russia isn't even close to an equal to NATO. Indeed, as the war has shown, their military is a clown show. Therefore, we should stop treating Russia as a great power and instead finally put it in its place.

[@deadhorsegaming4121]

Almost exactly 100 years ago, a similar battle was playing out not far from Kyiv. Russia was invading Poland, and they were stopped in the battle of Warsaw. Poland went on to gain its statehood for the first time in a very long time. It's incredible how much history repeats itself - this is the Ukrainian version.

[@4jqxc]

Russia repeats itself

[@Kittystag]

Russia was counter attacking poland after poland invaded them. Not long after the poles invaded and annexed Ukraine in 1919, mind you. Poland wanted to take Vilnius and the northeastern Lithuanian territories after the Poles rejected soviet proposals to improve relations and stop hostilities. Poland was already a sovereign state before they invaded and annexed Ukraine and Vilnius, in 1918. I must applaud your ability to twist history so much. EDIT: Apparently there are lots of angry poles here, so lets break this down. The civil war lasted until 1923, during which lots of breakaway republics were formed. In 1919, russia was still occupied with the civil war, which was after Poland's army moved and annexed most of Lithuania and Belarus due to the discontent of the borders created by the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (Yes, they could not cope with the borders they were given and sought after their "historical borders" by invading other countries' territory. Double standards much?) Russia could not afford a war with Poland given their situation in a civil war and therefore took a defensive stance until Poland escalated it into a full invasion.

[@zawiszaczarny7876]

@@Kittystag You clusterfucked totaly diffrent events and state about twisting history? Polish Lithuanian war was an war for commonwealth legacy but true Vilnus being mostly composed of Poles played part there. As for Ukraine, how the fuck did Poland invade Ukraine in 1919 when Ukrainians proclaimed that city consisting of 90% poles is now theirs and they attacked it? Poles reacted to hostilities there on the Polish soil, the fact conflict spilled to entire galicia region as hostilities grew is another matter but the spark was Ukrainian attack on Lwów not the opposite. As for Bolshevics, they would invade europe anyway and were openly speaking about that, a fact know to every historian nowdays, so yeah i would strongly suggest reeducating yourself with some facts next time instead of Russian made myths and fantasies.

[@leonardjoseph6309]

Russia is still the second strongest army?

[@matrix6553]

@@leonardjoseph6309 Yes, but Russia doesn't have a modern army.

[@lowyieldbondfunds]

We in the West hear all about Russian incompetence and often downplayed their might, as if they defeated themselves, but that is also a disservice to how hard the Ukrainians had to fight to defend their homeland against overwhelming odds. Thank you for bringing the spotlight to these unsung heroes.

[@warrenbartlett6405]

I am from a safe country Australia and I feel so much for the people of Ukraine. You know, a people will not fight harder than thought who are defending their own land an their very way of a free life. The free world is behind you Ukraine friends ❤

[@StickWithTrigger]

Remember when the conflicts Kings and generals covered were ancient battles? what a world we live in.

[@HalalHistory]

Ikr, I am currently falling into a state of madness without them

[@mokarokas-1727]

@@harryhoudini714 - It might indeed be hard to get completely accurate information regarding details like troop numbers and such, but this channel is definitely using an objective perspective. That is something different from being "neutral", which I don't think is a virtue when it comes to an unprovoked invasion.

[@AKbamoida]

@Harry Houdini it is naive to think that ancient battles are any more free from propaganda, uncertainty, and falsehoods. Indeed for many of them we know almost no detail except from a few questionable sources. The current conflict in Ukraine already has far, far more (often photographic) evidence and vast information available in comparison, despite the obvious confusion of an active war.

[@AKbamoida]

@Harry Houdini Yes I do recognise this, and you're certainly right that there is a confusion about many details in an active warzone, which K&G do a pretty good job of flagging in their videos. Nevertheless there is an exceptional amount of information available for some skeptical analysis. I wanted to counter the suggestion that information on historical battles is any more reliable, as depending on the period many of K&G historical videos should be taken with a very healthy pinch of salt as reliable and/or detailed sources simply do not exist. We are course all welcome to our personal preferences, but we should be mindful of the limitations of all historical information, and the different reasons impacting that according to context.

[@mokarokas-1727]

@@harryhoudini714 - I didn't even mention propaganda, though. I responded to you using "objective" and "neutral" as if they were more or less the same thing. K&G are objective in the sense that they try to compile the facts, and there's no inherent narrative that would make them overtly biased. For example, they call it an "unprovoked and illegal invasion", and that's because by definition it is. If they were supposed to be neutral, they would not condemn the invasion with such terms at all.

[@user-xy2gf5kb3h]

Huge thanks to our defenders. Today at 5:42 I arrived in Kyiv by train from abroad, and was able to visit my house for the first time in almost 11 months. I have electricity for most of the day and my neighborhood is largely undestroyed. The buildings damaged during the winter-spring period were completely restored during the summer. I strongly believe in our victory!💪

[@Stoptalkingbs]

Ukrainian and a weeb ?! Thats a double yikes my brother

[@calum5975]

@@tonypepperoni3679 It's halted the advance, it's winning by simply existing.

[@Davoodoox1]

You will win. Do you have "normal" internet or is everything going through starlink? Are the russkies still jamming internet/communication signals?

[@user-xy2gf5kb3h]

@@Davoodoox1 We have normal Internet in most of the country: both mobile and Wi-Fi. However, there are problems with electricity throughout the country. The Russians destroyed over 50% of all electricity generation and many of the large substations that distributed it. Of course, in comparison with before February 24, the speed of the Internet has fallen and it is sometimes buggy, but in general it is relatively stable.

[@-jackz5302]

@@Davoodoox1 starlinks are used mostly by the army. Also in some gov buildings and places for people to get warm/get internet and electricity when it's a power outage. Starlink is a bit expensive for ordinary people, so we manage to use Fibre-Optic internet and power the router with power banks :)

[@antonosipov6503]

Дякуємо, що світ не лишився осторонь спостерігати за звірствами нащадків більшовиків, які славляться своєю жорстокістю й злочинами проти людства. Україна вистоїть завдяки вашій допомозі і нашому спротиву 💪🤝

[@miriksesh2940]

Так ты сам являешься потомком вшивых большивечков,вшивый Антошка ОсипОВ

[@douglasturner6153]

Ukraine is fortunate to have a savvy political leader. And very good top Defense leadership.

[@vindicator05]

"We are all here. Our government, our soldiers and our people. Everybody is here. We are all here. And we keep fighting for our freedom." Remember that line? Still gives me goosebumps, to say the least.

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

I remember seeing videos of civilians throwing molotov cocktails at russian military vehicles (some, catching fire instantly!)

[@davydovua]

Hearing that sitting in the bomb shelter in central Kyiv on that night was nothing short of watching a miracle happening before one's own eyes. I remember all the panic and uncertainty slowly giving way, hope rising, and, eventually, confidence that we can still win, bolstered by the first reports of Russian tanks blown up on the outskirts of Kharkiv. Then the legendary "Russian warship, go F yourself" incident happened, instantly being turned into a rallying cry.

[@vindicator05]

@@the_mpower Don't throw yourself away. You are worth more than that.

[@Ratamahatatatatatatatatata]

@@the_mpower russian soyboy ahahahahah what a combo

[@yuriylee5541]

@@the_mpower привет, товарищ, вы заработали 15 рублей. Так держать и слава Путину!

[@user-yl3oj6zq9d]

as Ukrainian i can say - very truly made video. Great work.

[@user-eh6is7fe2t]

Nemo

[@ethanengelking2492]

As a American, I can understand why people fight for the country. Keep fighting and hold your ground all men and women fighting in Ukraine. As a American, I give you my full support and want to see you win this war.

[@andreypersikov6214]

Ukrain will win! Stay strong my brave friends!✊🇺🇦🇰🇿💙💛

[@alexp7579]

When you have been under Russian rule the only way to get freedom is to fight for it. Our grandfathers here in Finland did it. Today Ukraine is an inspiration to us all. Stay strong, no matter what political party will be in power here we will keep pushing for greater support for you in EU & NATO because all of us know your pain. Free the leopards! 🇺🇦🇫🇮

[@yuriromanov3734]

You are total blind or what? do you understand what you are saying? Ukraine was totally free, it violated dozens of agreements, USA's puppets started massive russophobic propaganda, after the coup they decided to kill civilians on the east to shut every one who don't agree with it, and don't forget about burned alive in Odessa who didn't support the coup of 2014. They were controlled all this time by USA which is no secret right now. Ukraine can't join NATO, period, they knew this, USA knew this. There could be no war if they followed Minsk 1 and Minsk two. I guess you don't know what this is, right? It was a peaceful agreement between LPR/DPR republics and Ukraine, they COULD back in Ukraine, civilian war could be ended, but instead USA/EU armed Ukraine and prepared them for war. They raised and sponsored Azov, Aidar and other nazis battalions (yes, they love Hitler and doing marches in the centre of a Kiev every year). You don't believe me? Will you believe ex president of Germany Merkel? Will you believe ex president of Ukraine Poroshenko? Will you believe ex premiere of Great Britain Boris Johnson? All them confessed they never wanted peace, they are tools in the hands of USA. Before February 24 Putin gave Ukraine last chance for peace or they will invade, Zelensky wanted to agree, but Boris Johnson said no to Zelensky, Great Britain decided Ukraine's fate. Open your blind eyes and look what EU do without russian gas right now, they get it from USA with x4 price tag, and now EU sent all soviet's tanks and almost all germany's tanks, there will be no more tanks soon, I guess you understand where they will get new one and what it means? It means you are puppets, dependent ones, raised on propaganda that Russia will invade your countries. Eat propaganda my friend and believe in "russian invasion" stories, you know nothing about this conflict, this video tells nothing also, just some perspective from some guy 10000 miles away, jesus.

[@alexp7579]

@@yuriromanov3734 Dude, you only see US puppets everywhere because you act aggressively and force your smaller neighbours to seek help where they can get it. Finland would have never joined NATO if you hadn't invaded Moldova, Georgia, Crimea and finally the whole of Ukraine. You have invaded almost every non-Nato country in Eastern Europe. Think about it. I know you will always come up with an excuse for everything, but the old truth is: "If everyone around you looks like an arsehole, maybe you are the arsehole".

[@whiterabbit9310]

Like under any Emoire in history. Time shows if they can do it.

[@nocturnalforsaken4519]

“Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

[@gingerninja2456]

Superb defense against the fascist aggressor. These battles will be celebrated by Ukrainian citizens forever. First rule of war; never march on Kiev!

[@sof8670]

I am from Kyiv, but by a stroke of luck and panic left just before the invasion, so I just wanna say thank you for creating this video. Even though I tracked all these events as they were unfolding, the amount by how much the war has changes in past months overshadows wobbly memories of the beginnings. As well I wanna thank all of our defenders, as I see many of you are the comments: you are the true heroes, which make it possible for Ukraine to stand and to win the war, hopefully as soon as possible. I haven't had the chance to come visit all the way back to Kyiv, but hopefully soon I will be back and the sky will be clear not for hours or days, but forever. Слава Україні! Слава ЗСУ!

[@DigitalNeb]

This video is really informative. I didn't even know about Ukrainian SF blowing the dam at Dymer. That adds some very crucial context as to why Russian forces were unable to cross the Irpin. Also gotta say that it does my heart good to see the INT LEG in the fight to defend Kyiv. All those guys are tremendous. It's one thing to defend your own country. It's an entirely different affair to travel across the globe on your own dime to fight evil in a distant land. What a band of heroes.

[@tarrinpun3798]

theres a very good article from wsj that record the detail how the local population and the special force works together to block Irpin approach. quite an amazing read.

[@lightravenn]

I'm amazed at the Brazilians getting in there on time, paying for the flight to Europe and then I guess train to Poland where they manage to reach the border to sign as volunteers. I think most of them, the ones that published stuff on social media died, but in war anyone can be the next one to die, and they managed to help a country in need, that almost got destroyed. This war still goes on as the orcs still want to take the country, and they have the help from Belarus. But at this point I'm sure the most experience army is the defenders and not the "second best army in the world".

[@DigitalNeb]

@@revolutionarybishop2352 it's clear who the good guys and bad guys are in this struggle. History will not be kind to Putin.

[@DigitalNeb]

@@BelarusLukashenko Donbas IS Ukraine. The fighting in that region has been fully facilitated by Russia. Don't think the world is as uninformed as the Russian public seems to be. Russia talks all sorts of nonsense about Nazis, but Ukraine isn't invading Russia. It's the other way around. The Russian people have a terminal case of disinformation aggravated by a pre-existing condition of not wanting to know the truth. NATO isn't your enemy. NATO is just trying to protect itself from Russian expansionism. The validity of that concept has been consistently reinforced to NATO members since the initial invasion in 2014. You are either an internet troll, a deeply misinformed cave person, or a Russian plant spreading misinformation on the internet.

[@HummerPoint]

My friend had the honor of participating with them in military operations in the south of Ukraine, they are cool badasses, professional and serious

[@MATTierial]

Wow, the Ukrainians adapted so fast in every step of this war! They are true heroes.

[@anton8964]

@@user-pv9bp1wi2c how do you know this person is a bot ? this person maybe a real human. but have wrong information thou.

[@Luengram]

@@anton8964 Yes, wrong information, "sponsored" by kremlin media services. There is no significant differences between bots and "vatnik"s (dumb idiots, that believe in" russian world", great russia, artificially made up ukrainians in 1918 and so on). None of them deserve to be heard. Don't even try to believe in "good russians"

[@user-qi7mk6be7u]

place UK and US intelligence in the place of ukrainians and you have your answer

[@MATTierial]

@@stephb7447 Apparently Russia will fight Ukraine to the last Russian as well. Russian incompetence is truly breathtaking.

[@dimaobukhov9031]

mb they adapted becouse they start war on 2014? vs lugansk and doneck? no 1 speak about that...

[@DavOlek_ua]

Was in Vasylkyv on 24rth (and still here, with my wife and kid returned few month ago too). There is a military airbase here, fights were brutal - few building were destroyed compeltely by iskander missiles, but airborne assault failed miserably not sure about the planes, but know for sure of some "2nd world army" paratroopers were located and cleared by grandpa-vilagers in woods in few days after the massive assault, unfortunately there were sleeper agents who got on a block post and killed few members of a territorial defence unit, but things got stable in a week. Now, after a year of this war - most of my friends gone to military (first time in there life) or took tactical and medical training, bought arms, bought prep gear, energy generatos, made food and water reserves, we are ready for anythings. And, after a year of fighting against common nazi regime from russia, we are not only surviving, but building new industries and businesses (me personally) . The west is united as never before and we are heading towards much better future for our civilisation as a whole. Slava Ukraini!

[@TOFKAS01]

One of the greatest victories in the history of conflicts.

[@russischergrenadier5377]

Fun fact: Oleksandr or Alexander Syrskyi is actually Russian who was born in the city Vladimir not that far away from Moscow and graduated The Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School. He ended up in Ukraine only because he wast transferred to some Ukrainian border city with Russia in 1990, when Ukraine was still part of the USSR. Later he also commanded the very successful Kharkiv counter-offensive.

[@kev_sen]

Around half of the Ukrainian Army are ethnic-Russians and Russian speakers. It's not so surprising.

[@pavloskoropadsky1448]

@@kev_sen Would be at least partially true if it was during the Soviet era. Now at least the 80 to 90% of the Ukrainian Army is made of nationals. Some Russians have joined, many Belarussians, many Western foreigners etc

[@kev_sen]

The vast majority of Russian-speaking Ukrainians have largely stayed loyal to the nation, they are Ukrainian nationals just speak Russian as a first language and have Russian ancestry. They are starting to ditch Russian for Ukrainian because of disgust for Putin's invasion though.

[@kyzma4444]

@@kev_sen lmao, ahahhahah, we don't have so many rusians in country, can't ev talk about army

[@FaridCG]

There are many russians in Ukraine army and there are many ukraininans in Russian army.

[@mikkogong1845]

Blown away by the animation/real-world footage for Battle of Brovary, your channel keeps improving every month. Your coverage of this battle is top notch every week. Your teams' channel will be referenced by military historian for past our lifetime if you keep up with current conflicts.

[@mikitadou]

Kyiv is an amazing city.

[@andrii6292]

Thank you all who support us 🙏🇺🇦

[@HondaDCT]

Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱 ! Слава Україні 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 !

[@JPPJustPerfectPlayers]

I am Ukrainian,and more specifically from Bucha. My home was right on the front line. The toughest is to live with constant explosions and fear that a missile will kill any of your family members. On the 4th of March we fled, saw our neighbours house burning, since it was hit by a russian missile. The irony lays in the fact that during occupation my house got destroyed by a russian jet. I thank god no one was there, but the battle for Kyiv is where I saw my past life crumble to pieces. Nontheless, it is also a vivid display of Ukrainian bravery and resolve. Beacuse russian uncivilised barbarisim shouldn’t exist on our land.

[@Narthoniel]

I am thankful that you and your family made it safely away. How are you today? Are you and your family doing alright?

[@danielwoods3896]

I hope you’re doing good! Any plans to return when the war is over?

[@JPPJustPerfectPlayers]

@@danielwoods3896 I am actually living in Kyiv now, most of Bucha is destroyed but people are also returning actively, but the recent power outages have really affected the normalcy of life we have, besides other factors obviously. But I still love my city and my country and it hurts deeply to realise the horrors we are going, but we have remain strong and fight the enemy!

[@arturosarga6646]

Keep up the resistance. Putin's tail is caught in a vise, howling in pain, slowly weakening. Harass, attack and skewer this Beast. He has the eye of a snake, a soulless man-beast.

[@whitefly0099]

God bless you stay safe

[@nebokraiy]

February and March 2022 I was in Kyiv. On February 24, I could not believe that this was not a dream, that this was actually happening. I remember the rumblings of battles heard day and night. Kyiv was empty with almost no people. Free roads without traffic jams and cars. Most of the shops have closed. In those stores that remained open, there was a very small assortment. Bread was bought at the market, it was often not available in stores. Everywhere in the city checkpoints, anti-tank hedgehogs, frequent air defense work. Curfew days were often announced when people were not allowed to go outside. Such memories remain.

[@space_guy_04]

Watching this was like watching tactics and battles during WW2. Didn’t expect this to happen in our lifetime

[@brainflash1]

You'd think if anyone had learned to design and use vehicles that could deal with mud, it would be the Russians. Also "We will be greeted as liberators." Where have I heard that before?

[@ElBandito]

Last time it was in 2003, in Iraq.

[@magister2123]

1939 Finland Winter War. 🇫🇮🇺🇦

[@1987MartinT]

Yeah, that whole "We will be greeted as liberators" claim holds true as often as the "the citizens will rise up in support of us" claim does.

[@Adidas_der_schwanger_war]

in case of ukraine and the german army it was actually true for many ukranians

[@slickysan]

​@@Adidas_der_schwanger_war No except it wasn't. Every single Ukrainian wanted and wants ork blood.

[@Just_another_turtle]

It's extremely odd seeing Russia, the one unique country we civilians were told are supposed to be on the same level/have been competing with for the past 80+ years tirelessly expanding and developing our own military to counter for, is struggling so terribly just in basic military tasks regardless of invasion status.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Heres the thing, Russia/the USSR used to be every bit the genuine threat we were told they were, 30 years ago. Then the Soviet Union fell the old Soviet military completely disintegrated. The real problem that occurred as far as western perception of Russian military strength, is that the Kremlin spent the next 30 years not so much rebuilding the strength and capabilities of the Russian military, so much as rebuilding the image of Russian military on the world stage. This included truly massive and impressive amounts of public showcases, propaganda, and targeted misinformation primarily for western consumption. Far less effort and Rubbles were actually spent on R&D and procurement.

[@slickysan]

​@internetphunk don't forget the huge amounts of ruSSian traitor orks that fled abroad, living and profiting from the west and cursing at the west at the same time. hilarious. These russian orks, are from a clown parallel reality away from ours and civilization.

[@f-man3274]

because you were competing the USSR, not Russia. At that time Russia was RSFSR, just one of 15 republics in the union though the biggest. But USSR itself was a state with completely different economics and infrastructure.

[@highroller6244]

Russia is not the Soviet Union. Just as a quick reminder.

[@slickysan]

​@@f-man3274 Ya sure USSR was a communist mudpit that transferred it's kleptocracy and misery onto RF and pretty much opened the way to the fascist neo-Nazi ruSSia we have today.

[@kananjafarov4563]

I live on the left bank of Kyiv (Dnipro River) in Osokorky. Life in Kyiv is getting back to normal, and people really believe that Ukraine will win this war. Thanks for this documentary film and your work.

[@Doncroft1]

Slava Ukraine. May the heroic defense of their capital be remembered forever.

[@user-um8vh2uc1y]

The Battle of Kyiv is similar to the First Battle of the Marne. Just like how the First battle of the Marne ended hopes of a quick victory for the Germans, the Battle of Kyiv ended hopes of a quick victory for the Russians. Both battles also decided the fates of France and Ukraine respectively.

[@jackthorton10]

You know… you have a point

[@TankerBricks]

Add to the fact that the Russians evidently did not pay attention to the failure of Operation Market Garden in 1944. Unsupported Paratroopers, determined resistance and the slow advance (much like 30th Corps slow advance in Market Garden) ensured that Hostomel Airport remained in Ukrainian hands.

[@salvydelacrack4155]

Well said

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@@TankerBricks Although unlike Operation Market Garden where the Allies were outnumbered over 2:1, the Russians had what appeared to be a 2:1 advantage in numbers in the Battle of Kyiv, at least going by the raw numbers on Wikipedia.

[@metechsolutions]

@Royeaux they failed to destroy Ukrainian air defenses and gain air superiority. That alone was the main cause of the lost to take Kyiv. In Gulf war air superiority and logistics help win the war.

[@lachd2261]

I remember thinking at the time when the battle was over that “Ukraine will survive, in some form”. It really was the battle that saved Ukrainian statehood. An absolutely incredible achievement by the Ukrainian troops.

[@mariiaro9216]

All I can say thank you our soldiers and thank you all ,and every country for helping us ❤️ Ukraine would've never done this alone. Every person and government that support and help Ukraine are heroes as well. We have a long way ahead of us but we really believe and hope the ending will be a total victory and returning Crimea and Donbas.

[@chullychullster3077]

It's interesting how while I am watching this documentary, and the speakers mentions a particular engagement, like the hidden forces in the forest are moschun, and I find my self remembering when the videos of those incidents were first released in '22. This video does a marvellous job of connecting lots of separate battles and giving context to them.

[@shingshongshamalama]

The Ghost of Kyiv is not a man. It is a legend. And legends have always been a part of war. Here's to every one of them.

[@MrBenedict317]

垃圾

[@JalapenoSteve]

More like a boogeyman that's out to get them

[@GeorgeSemel]

"When the legend becomes fact, Print the Legend" The man that shot Liberty Valance (1962) one of the Great John Ford- John Wayne Movies. There is some thru to that notion. The moral is important in a war as much as fuel ammo tanks aircraft and good leadership up and down the line. At the time they needed "The Ghost of Kyiv" so like in past conflicts, they created one. I have no problem with how Kyiv and the Government of Ukraine is conducting this war, they are doing so with great skill. They were supposed to lose you know, and here we are almost a year later

[@radovankekistanovic1342]

Ghost of Kiev was nothing more then a lie of the Western Mainstream Media, just like the WMDs in Iraq or the allegations that Gaddafi was giving viagra so that his soldiers can rape

[@user-zs7ki4fg5v]

I want to thank the author on behalf of every Ukrainian, because world should know how Russia truly is. I didn't believe that Russians are so inhumane till I see what happened in Irpin, Bucha, Chernihiv, Sumy etc. I am Ukrainian so sorry for English mistakes. Слава Україні! Дякую велике!

[@sashagrey2984]

И это только начало. Американское вторжение в Ирак принесло 400 тысяч трупов. Ваша очередь расплачиваться за Донбасс.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Hundreds of years from now people will read about Ukraine's courage

[@mavistheman69]

Correct me if I’m wrong, all this war bec of NATO? And building NATO bases on your country?

[@arentvua307]

Героям Слава

[@yehor_ua]

Thanks for sharing the accurate and checked information about the Russian invasion. Thanks for such a good and exciting way to spread how it all went. ❤ The fame of the Ukrainian heroes who gave their lives for a free and democratic Ukraine, for a free world without war, will live forever. And, of course, thanks to all our allies for the help! We will win this war together 🙌

[@juancarloskroes3679]

LONG LIVE UKRAINE. keep pushing heroes.❤❤

[@abdurrazzaqmumin1574]

It is always amazing to see a presumed 'underdog' stay strong and persevere against a larger and perceived superior foe. My prayers are with the people of Ukraine and everyone suffering from this war.

[@charlesharper2357]

It ain’t the size of the dog, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. Mark Twain

[@abdurrazzaqmumin1574]

@@charlesharper2357 Of course, it is a common trope in history for the smaller party to overwhelm the larger due to tact and superior will

[@zheczun380]

for that, outsiders always have one advantage, they are always underestimated)))

[@felicityc]

@@charlesharper2357 It ain't the size of the dog, it's the number of weapons the west gives them

[@bigredwolf6]

That’s what happens when you piss your opponent off enough. If you feel like you’re facing extinction you’re not going to retreat.

[@specialnewb9821]

I knew someone who lived in Bucha. They were fortunately able to flee to safety in another country, but still a very hard time considering what happened there. Thank you for this video, very well done.

[@badbadthingss]

A friend of mine's uncle and aunt (both non combatants) were killed in bucha. And these scumbags online have the audacity to claim its was propaganda.

[@ricgunn1439]

Soviets and their stooges never change

[@matejlukac850]

@@blackpaint9093 this statement says something about you, not about ukraine lol

[@obinator9065]

@@badbadthingss my mom talked to a Ukrainian refugee from Bucha who hid in her basement, she said there were less bodies than shown on TV but it was very real and heard the Russians executing people

[@_LYKA_]

дякую тобі! Це так багато значить, щоб світ дізнався правду! Слава Україні Слава Героям

[@poliklolik]

Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤

[@kennethkim1221]

I can't believe that I'm watching a documentary about war that happened during my lifetime. I usually watch World War documentaries, trying to imagine how it was like for the people who lived through it. I thought it would be impossible nowadays, but seeing the events unfold in real time and seeing news about it, its just sad and scary..

[@thamor4746]

I think you will now have totally new perspective for people who lived in ww2 era. One needs to see in his current life what war is, to understand what it was in the past as war is war be it by sword, arrow, bullet or explosion how people kill each other.

[@SLIMJIMNIM]

This shit is so crazy. We're literally most likely gonna tell future generations about stuff like this.

[@metalrat2]

As an Obolon district civilian, it brings shivers to my spine to re-live those fucking moments again. Morning of the 24th, waiting for a massive line at the ATM to withdraw some cash while hearing fierce battles around Chornobyl. What a day to remember. I don't know where and how you got all that information, but it's exact. Kudos to your team! Thank you for your support!! Glory to heroes! Death to our enemies!!

[@Pllayer064]

You've got a fantastic hearing to spot battles all the way in Chornobyl.

[@godback1735]

We are strong , together and ready for resistance. I am proud to be Ukrainian.

[@royalty9210]

Yes but also American weapons won this , starlink an American company gave Ukraine the ability to fight and no doubt the special forces were Americans

[@godback1735]

@@royalty9210 exactly, except first month battle for Kyiv, because we were limited with American weapons.

[@andyace78]

How ironic that Russia who supplied weapons to North Vietnam to successfully destroy the US….Now the US is supplying Ukraine with weapons …. The words “ Reap what you sow” come to mind…. Total victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@KJQ.]

Still hard to believe that bloodthirsty russian invaders were just several km away from the district I live in. And that it’s been almost a year of this war. Back then, sitting in the basement and scrolling through the reports of how close they are, I thought it’d be impossible to endure this for more than a few weeks…but here we are. Endless gratitude to our defenders. And thanks to my favorite channel for showing the world the brutal reality of this bloodshed.

[@vindicator05]

I don't mean to critize, but they were not mere defenders. They became heroes those days. All of them.

[@KJQ.]

@@vindicator05 of course they are

[@KJQ.]

@@SS-zg6of what’s confuse you about this?

[@KJQ.]

@@SS-zg6of yeah it did feel very surreal. Especially when the video of some russian vehicles came up and I realized they are literally on the street next to mine. Thought it’s all over and we are under occupation now

[@Morussian]

@@SS-zg6of punish yourself first, for the annual bombing and invasion of other countries.

[@user-je2pc7cu8v]

The Russian column near Brovary was lined with Pion cannons of a terrible caliber of 203mm. From their shots, the gloomy night sky became briefly illuminated as if it had become a solid lantern. All this reminded me of the scene at the lighthouse from Bioshock Infinite when the main character summons Columbia. The surrealism of what is happening. The guns were quite far from my house, but windows and walls tremble from their roar. A few seconds and the rustle of flying shells is heard somewhere overhead. Silence for about a minute and then flashes with deaf explosions are visible somewhere on the horizon in the direction of Brovary. I went to bed listening to the outputs of the BM-21 Grad somewhere not far from me for a month. It made me calm despite the very disturbing news. The sounds of artillery outputs resemble a very strong thunderstorm, and you just fall asleep as if it's just bad weather outside.

[@ComissarYarrick]

In realm of artilery eveything above 100mm is serious buissness. And most under 100mm isn't a joke either.

[@KaiHonsou]

I can't imagine how surreal that must of been.

[@dynamokyivmachine1599]

У Пиона калибр 203 мм.

[@user-je2pc7cu8v]

@@dynamokyivmachine1599 Да, действительно 203. Исправил.

[@user-pv9bp1wi2c]

@@KaiHonsou , я представляла себе новогодние феерверки, когда раздавались взрывы. В первые дни при каждой тревоге бежишь в укрытие. Потом просто спишь в своей постели. Суждено жить - будешь жить, суждено умереть - умрёшь.

[@xHDdjuTrAXx--XIIX-]

This channel is amazing, how have I never found this, thank you for existing :D and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@julius_2883]

Коли в лютому Росія вступила в активну фазу війни, вони зрозуміли, що їхня армія не друга в світі, а друга в Україні. Слава Україні, героям слава!

[@R4NG3R887]

Keep telling stories of the brave men and women of Ukraine 🇺🇦 standing up for freedom !

[@elcid5033]

Ukranian army got nothing to be ashamed about they made history in that battle and still making more history.

[@TarkovEscp]

War is not even over and we are now living history.

[@vakvadim2145]

Thank you for the video. Glory to Ukraine!

[@postdorian]

As a Ukrainian living in Kyiv at that time, I should say bravo for details. Even though this video caused my palms to sweat and increased my heartrate🙃

[@GaborGubicza]

My thoughts are with you and your nation. Slava Ukraini

[@joeyb68]

Slava Ukaini 💛💙

[@user-bl8eb6cb2o]

​@@joeyb68Героям слава.

[@just_a_turtle_chad]

Russian failure in Ukraine has shown once and for all that when it comes to fighting "near peer" militaries, it's more about having a network of strategic allies, not your own military's strength.

[@bruzh6359]

If you want to do something.. To it with quality

[@ProvidenceNL]

@@manwiththeredface7821 Oh fuck off with this both sides bullshit. You're trying way too hard to try and paint both sides as the same while one is invading and genociding a country, and the other is donating billions of aid, much of which will not see a return of interest in DECADES.

[@slickysan]

@@manwiththeredface7821 Lol no. NATO is not after resources in Ukraine. Never was, never will. NATO is only interested in making ruZZia a second North Korea. And by God they will succeed. You reek of ork.

[@tremedar]

@@manwiththeredface7821 OR it's because Ukraine had 8 years to prepare, the west saw this coming and even still, did not immediately begin the massive supplying effort taking place now until *after* Ukraine showed it was willing and able to fight until Russia was expelled. Like Russia's invasion of Crimea, the invasions of other bordering states came out of nowhere and no one had time to react. Well this time Russia took its sweet time starting the main event which let the notoriously slow to act west to perform a cold start and get its engine idling in time. The west isn't going to jump in and fight Russia, short of them going much further than they have on the war crimes. Or nukes, nukes would do it. The war on Georgia was done and dusted before western leaders could be roused from sleep, so they just stayed asleep. They are wide awake now and in high gear, Russia is done for and China better behave with regards to Taiwan. It takes a lot to get the west moving, but once it is look the fuck OUT because they're not stopping until whoever woke them is broken and begging for mercy.

[@ProvidenceNL]

@@Spartan-jg4bf You are confused.

[@specterusarmy3983]

I had distant family in Kharkiv. They were finally able to leave after several months at that time the whole city was demolished

[@woodsmaneh952]

I've been waiting for an overview like this. thank you.

[@UkyiVids]

Well done! A few mispronunciations/misspellings but that's just me nitpicking. As a Kyivan, I will never forget the soothing sound of our heavy artillery lulling me to sleep every night as they relentlessly pounded the Russians. Greetings from Obolon, Kyiv's northwestern borough!

[@kp-legacy-5477]

That's the first time IV heard of them having some mispronunciation.

[@UkyiVids]

@@kp-legacy-5477 "Vladimir" Zelensky (heard that one on Fox News a million times) and a few mis-emphasized/misspelled geographic names.

[@MegaVortigern]

Greeting from France ! My step familly lives in Heroïv Stalingrada. Who knows, we might have crossed path a few times :)

[@UkyiVids]

@@MegaVortigern Small world! That's where I've lived since 1980. When did you last visit? Did you know we've been renamed? We're now Volodymyr Ivasiuk Ave (Ukrainian composer, author of the "Chervona Ruta" hit song). Vive la France! Love your CAESARs!

[@JejuIju]

@@UkyiVids Vladmir, is ''vlodomyr'' anglicised. It's not a mis-pronunciation.

[@nikitayarosh3885]

I was in Chernigiv from the beginning of the war, glory for the all defenders of my native city

[@krzysztofgowacki3758]

Thank you for spelling "Kyiv" the correct way!

[@24R1co]

A major war in the centre of Europe in 2023... I would never have believed that people would do it again. I thank all countries for their help. Together we will win.

[@abacab87]

All my life I've watched WW2 documentaries. I never dreamed I'd live to see this type of history being made in real time. I've made it to Ukraine in the first months to deliver supplies, I hope to make it again this spring.

[@andrewfalconer8599]

You aren’t just watching history. You are getting to participate in that history.

[@kokosiki40]

DJI Mavic 3T please)

[@DeadlyLazer]

It's honestly still so weird seeing a classic style of war like this, but hearing stuff like the soldiers looking up how to use Javelins on KZbin, or calling artillery strikes from Whatsapp.

[@ComissarYarrick]

I remeber reading about incident in Afganistan where US soldier had his gun jammed, so - in the middle of firefight - he called tech support of guns manfacturer, and got the help he needed. Modern warfare is sometimes byond bizzare.

[@meatrealwishes]

Russian soldiers also browsed Wikipedia to learn how to use their guns. At least one tried googling for conquest war tutorial since defense training was incompatible with land grabbing, lol. There was no result. Now these people cant stay in trench without youtube.

[@jonathanweinzierl4125]

Wow what a precise description of this battle.. Keep on with your good work

[@chillwavemusic5024]

Ukrainians have a thousand years of warrior history! Our souls keep freedom and bravery! Our hearts keep kindness and faith in God! Thanks to everyone in this world, who support and help to us!

[@Alex_Ander_]

@@smudent2010 The Ukrainian identity is much older.

[@bazooka712]

@@smudent2010 When you don't know that Kyiv actually founded Moscow:

[@eugenela6018]

@@user-zc3mo2tm4d Киев был мегалополисом, когда москва еще болотом безлюдным была) Был я и в москве и в Киеве. Два огромных города. Но в москве люди злющие и неприятные.

[@eugenela6018]

@@smudent2010 Are you an idiot? In 1991 got independence from ussr. As country Ukraine was formed around 1200 A. D.)

[@eugenela6018]

@@user-zc3mo2tm4d привязывают, исключительно мародеров, которые в военное время выносят с чужой хаты. Сам был свидетелем такого.

[@TheGwinjoseph]

the last minute of the video helped remind me that we are all watching history and stories that will be told forever "Kyiv did not fall"

[@mitjed]

Even the title of national anthem of Ukraine is called "Ukraine is not yet lost". The lyrics of the song is applicable to the battle of Kyiv.

[@happyelephant5384]

So surreal to live in times when the documentaries are made and seen by millions before the war even ended

[@chamomileee]

im ukrainian and appreciateon behalf of all ukrainians i want to thank you so much for doing videos about war. This means really a lot for all of us. P.S. I`m from Kyiv and i literally had been crying at the time i watched the movie

[@sbrunscheon]

This video is truly an example of documentary excellence. I am absolutely amazed by how well done this video is.

[@stoneshield6653]

Велика дяка Вам за те що розповідаєте про Україну. Наш народ героїчно бореться за увесь Світ, за Демократію, за Свій Народ "Борітеся-поборете Вам Бог помагає За вас правда , за вас Сила І Воля святая..," Тарас Шевченко

[@gursharangrewal7987]

Zelensky did save kyiv by not leaving it’s office. Even though he was on back foot he did show courage

[@boabie1463]

Courage isn’t the word bro

[@dukebanerjee4710]

@@boabie1463 Courage definitely is the right word. The Russian plan was a decapitation strike, which means Zelensky's assassination.

[@boabie1463]

@@dukebanerjee4710 he showed bravery beyond bravery

[@H.B1755]

He couldn’t leave Kyiv because of his massive balls

[@MrMcBauer]

"i don't need a ride i need ammunition". Fucking savage.

[@utubeNERD995]

What a fantastic documentary of the war ! Incredibly informative ! Keep up the amazing work! Subbed 👌🏻