Marine reacts to Ukraine's Separate Presidential Brigade assault on trenches

This is the first I think I've seen of the Presidential Brigade, but these guys performed a near flawless assault. Very impressive considering the amount of challenges present in this defense.
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[@GoScienze]

The older guy is a true badass. Not posing, not throwing around big words or anything. Just there to do his part so everyone can live in peace again

[@jpx1508]

".....just joined up to kill the enemy. If I capture one, that's OK. If not, then I don't care - fuck 'em." (Paraphrase from memory. Close enough..) This badass keeps the morality of the face to face war simple. The man's attitude reminds me of the scene: "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky? ' Well, do ya, punk?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXOzZYtnZ7mJZ7s

[@krabatour]

Only short comment for those who are listening carefuly. You can hear pure Ukrainian, so called "surzhyk" (mix between UA and RU) and also almost pure Russian language in original video. Majority of an important on-field battle commands is given... in Russian.

[@Karlsvensson777]

​@@krabatourИ что?

[@FriedrichSchuessler]

true!

[@2600seraph2600]

@@krabatourOf course. This is simply how it works. The idea that Russian is not spoken and is banned is pure Russian propaganda and lies. It’s not. It’s commonly spoken among Ukrainians. Whatever hate they have for the Russians is because they invaded their lands and are raping, pillaging, and murdering as foreign invaders It has nothing to do with language or ethnicity.

[@Alx-SG]

For an army to go and assault a multilayered defences, with thousands upon thousands of mines everywhere, without an air support, makes it 100 times more difficult, and those individuals asking dumb questions like: "wheres the counter offensive" in my opinion are simply stupid.

[@BzhToine]

That's why I try to see the "counter offensive" as a summer campaign that will extend untill the autumn rain. It's not like WW2, where an offensive on a similar area as Bakhmut could be done by a million soldiers with a thousands of tanks/SPGs/halftracks/trucks.

[@ОКСАНА-ОКСАНА]

✌️❤️

[@liberteus]

You nailed it. People don't seem to understand that each tree line is another assault to prepare, recon, assess, plan, execute... They're not going randomly towards Russian positions, they need to pause, do all the above, fill the ranks with replacement for WIA/KIA, and then do it again. Can the same unit do it every single day? I seriously doubt it. They would become reckless or exhausted and fail. So it needs to be step by step, with rotations, their having to use many more units, and of course it's slow.

[@BzhToine]

@@liberteus And instead of wasting entire units of new soldiers they can incorporate recruits alongside veterans to learn and share experience to have the entire army more and more trained and experimented. And when we see this kinf of videos, you can be sure that is just a montage of many point of views that are used to debrief and finely analyse their assault in order to improve their tactics and coordination. Material that may be also used to teach the new brigades to improve their survivability and efficiency when they'll be send to the frontline. It's also needed to taken in account that fog of war at strategic level is nearly inexistant. As an analyst I did hear on a podcast said, if OSINT sources are able to have a pretty good idea of the order of battle of the two sides, military intelligence on both sides should be able to have a report on each unit breakfeasts. It's nearly impossible to gather troops and material close enougth to the frontline to achieve some sort of strategic surpise to attack in force and achieve a breakthrough. It would only result on massive artillery/missile strikes leading to a desorganisation of this unit. They would be at this point, unable to perform efficiently offensive tasks. Or the defender would simply have time to move it's reserve to match the ones of tha attacker.

[@elylew]

"Stupid" is generous

[@kimjansson7179]

At 17:33 dude spotted a mine while moving. Got nothing but respect for those who pick up arms to protect what is theirs.

[@erikhoryza9068]

"I want to see the sea. The sea of Crimea." Man's a poet.

[@bedtimestories4927]

So many things in one video. First its the first time, for me at least, where I see how well the drone operator directs the guys in real time. He saw exactly where the enemy was. Second the tactic was very different from previous videos. They basically walked in to contact, closed in, suppressed and had another team actually assault from another direction. Where as previously we saw a lot of vehicle dismount at one edge and then do a linear trench clearing. The NCO was constantly on top. Also first time I saw contact line reporting and objective reporting. And at the end the one surviving soldier was treated incredibly humanely and even friendly. After that amount of violence that shift of emotions was incredible to see. Very pro guys.

[@rbwbr]

its crazy how sometimes it "looks like" a videogame. Like, NCO could literally tell them at what angle they need to throw grenades

[@BzhToine]

It should depend on the terrain. In many cases it may not be possible to have a second group coming from behind just because they cant go arround without being shot at from another ennemy position.

[@CombatArmsChannel]

Agreed. These tactics looked very familiar!

[@КатеринаДрига]

@@CombatArmsChannel 59th Motorized Brigade in action, check it, bro. First one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXndaqyiqtyrmdU The second: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWWp4WogrOZhJY

[@ivanmatviychuk8440]

@@CombatArmsChannel Theo, you should definitely check videos of 59 Brigade, made by Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov. It's interesting and intense as f**k. They also have English subtitles.

[@jesusrytps3185]

when you said that the video will probably get demonetised, I understood that I wasn't thankful enough for your videos from Ukraine So thank you for spreading awareness

[@bastost]

Yesterday I saw a UNITED24 video about helicopters and pilots... A 23yo pilot with over 100 missions. This shows how much these soldiers are willing to do to defend their people. Total war is cruel.

[@a..c..2469]

Just listening to him talk and describe combat like a job description made the reality of what veterans go through just mind blowing, that's a job not for just anyone

[@жекангк6гк4г4кг74к-ф]

Hi, I'm from Ukraine.The Presidential brigade, or as we say the presidential regiment, is part of the armed forces of Ukraine and is assigned to one of the elite units.It's true that before the war I served military service in another part, but I was in this part in the service.I don't know exactly about everything, but for military service from this part of the soldiers are exposed to state events.For example:to march to a state event, or to put up a guard near the president where he speaks to television, etc.At the front , contract soldiers or reservists or not people who were able to get into this unit from this unit are fighting like ordinary soldiers of the Armed Forces of

[@vadymtereshchuk1923]

In short - this is the life guard, like british Bearskins.

[@жекангк6гк4г4кг74к-ф]

Well, I do not know how you are there in England.If, in a simple way, the soldiers who are fighting are military personnel, or reservists who were in reserve from this unit after military service, or ordinary people who signed a contract in this unit and went to war.Personally, as for me, I don't really care from which part to go to the front, the main thing is that the command would be adequate and there would be something to fight with

[@derrekvanee4567]

cool context thanks. they *seem bad ass at hunting orks* either way

[@Mygg_Jeager]

I thank you and your people for all you have done, and all you continue to do.

[@TheRealGunWhisperer]

​​ @user-gp1go5xc6h they seem very squared away, you can tell most of them must have had a long military service... From the US, we are PRAYING for the liberation of your country... and will continue sending everything we can... Our factories are pumping out supplies as fast as we can make them.. Prayers from USA.. We are not just brothers in arms now.. brothers can turn on you... we are Allies.. and the world should remember that. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

[@susanmaryunk3000]

These videos need to be seen by our politicians. I don't believe they (Congress), can fully understand just how difficult it is to take vast amounts of territory. This is not a WW2 film.

[@V_Svitlana]

💛💙

[@trevorshea1930]

channels like the Enforcer are treating this like it's a video game. It's a brutal war.

[@muchosgracias3764]

The appropriate parties are fully aware of the situation. They receive daily/weekly classified intel briefings on all aspects of the conflict.

[@muchosgracias3764]

@@trevorshea1930 That dude is making shit tons of money off the war.

[@trevorshea1930]

@@muchosgracias3764 he tried to run for politics and he's in law school. Funny how he tried to sue Mercado over twitter. 🤣

[@Yamthief]

I'm getting anxiety just watching. I couldn't imagine being in this kind of situation. Just over a year ago, pretty much all of the guys in these videos were just like me carrying out a standard 9-5 job in a small city, just going about their lives. My heart bleeds for these people. Insane footage.

[@cvgodd1432]

Anytime I’m having a bad day or I’m tired of living a boring life.. I just think to myself “hey I could be in Ukraine getting shelled by Russians right now so it’s not that bad!” The only difference between us and the Ukrainians fighting is that they were born in Ukraine and we were lucky to be born in a country that can’t get invaded by bigger countries!

[@UsAIsThaBomb]

@@cvgodd1432don’t ever say never bro even though I understand what your saying we are basically impossible to invade but anything is possible if you pay attention to history…there’s always a mf who would get millions of theirs countries men killed just for land and economic purposes

[@belleshelle]

Love and respect to all Ukraines defenders. From the grannies sewing the uniforms to the medics/warriors on the frontlines. Respect to you all 🙌💙💛

[@realshompa]

Well. It was Ukraine that attacked Donbas and Luhansk in 2014. People must understand that. The people in those areas who are defending themselves from Ukraine did not go to Ukraine and bombed. Zelensky would not run out of shells if he was not obsessed with bombing people who where Ukrainian citizen. I do not defend Russia. Against the war. But we need to understand facts and not childish things like "Putler Mad".

[@AlexT094]

​@@realshompa🤡

[@iam5085]

​@@realshompaNobody believes you.

[@ДмитроТопорець]

@@realshompa You say as if Donetsk and Luhansk regions are separate countries that Ukraine attacked. No matter what Russia says, it was Russian soldiers who attacked the eastern territory of Ukraine, it was known from the very beginning. Ukraine only defended its territories. Ukrainians did not fight with civilians, they fought with Russian soldiers on this territory. Why is Zelensky here? At the time when Russia attacked Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea, there was no president in Ukraine, because the previous president, the Russian puppet Yanukovych, fled to Russia. Then President Poroshenko tried to freeze the conflict at the Minsk negotiations. Then President Zelenskyi did everything to resolve the conflict peacefully. There was a large exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. The hostilities have almost completely stopped. But such peaceful initiatives of Zelenskyi were regarded by Russia as weakness. Therefore, they started the war in full force. Now that Ukraine is already winning, Russia wants peace talks, but on the condition that Ukraine gives up its territories

[@Offwekid]

⁠@@realshompaLuhansk and Donetsk were invaded by russia in 2014. Immediately new pro russian government was established in both regions, russian military forces with local separatists were given task to “defend” Donbas (basically eastern Ukraine) from Ukraine, NATO and USA. At the same time Crimea was annexed with the same procedure. Ukraine did not bomb its own cities and people, that’s bullsh*t. Active fighting was on the frontlines, between Ukrainian forces and russian invaders. Don’t tell anyone how you are not pro ruzzian, you are full of their sh*t and are actively spreading it.

[@hollywilson5695]

I can’t get over the vigor and commitment of these older Ukrainian men who keep up with the young soldiers despite physical hardship, at an age beyond that of soldiers from other nations. It shows the solid forging of national identity, and the deep recognition that their country’s immediate survival is at stake.

[@_SYDNA_]

Yep. A lot of Ukrainians in their 40's, 50's and even 60's in this war. They remember.

[@joshsmithward8848]

Sadly many of the best soldiers in their prime have paid with their life already. Need more help.

[@_SYDNA_]

@@joshsmithward8848 Yeah, I have wondered about that myself. The Ukrainian and Polish media give some of the best coverage to the war, and, a while ago, I saw a Ukrainian interview with soldiers on the Eastern front, where a 25 year old said he was the youngest in his battlion. One of them said he thought 35 might be the ideal age to recruit, due to maturity and processing capabilities. He felt a 20 year old didn't have as good a chance of survival. There was a 61 year old man loading artillvery shells. (I should be so lucky). Some of this is because, when Russia invaded they had to spin up an army and a good number of these had been fighting since the 2014/5 incursions. But, also these guys were definitely true believers giving it their all to protect their families, their land and their country. Like you, I don't see as many of these timeless old iron men any more in interviews, and they did say they had lost a few comrades. It may be however, that, some have simply cycled out of service. Per general Petraeus, it is certainly true that Ukraine has excelled at spinning up and training an army. As they bring in new, young recruits the number of old iron horses gets watered down. I hope that's they main reason we dont see them as much. I've also heard more than one soldier say thatcvery large numbers of men, often young, not all trained, gave their lives to push the Russians away from Kyiv. When people came ridiculously close to take out a tank with a javelin, get a home- sourced drone going, it was one of them. The main thing is that this man's presence there is coaching them, tuning their instincts, helping them build their decision tree. My guess is that, psychologically, he has a role similar to a Sergeant. If you've ever had the experience of having to fight your own bodily fear, you know these guys are brave. They are able to grit their teeth, bring it over the line, and snap into "go" mode.

[@keenanhomemovies6517]

I'm afraid the fact that there are so many older soldiers does not bode well for the ability of Ukraine to field new forces to backfill their dead and wounded. Historically, when a nation is placing older men into direct battle it means they are running out of men. Look at the German army in the last 6 months of WW2 as an example.

[@winnie_the_pooh4182]

@@keenanhomemovies6517 Не переживай, українське суспільство береже молодих.

[@johnangelo75]

This footage is historic. We will see it in history docs in the future.

[@akatoshmorgul9367]

No you won't 🤣

[@avixs1543]

@@akatoshmorgul9367 Umm yes you will? tf you mean no?

[@skantilles75]

Intensive Video. Holy crap. Nice to see that they got the trench. BTW the guy on min 21:19 is clearly holding a MG3. Nice light machine gun. We had always one MG3 in our squad when I was at the military service.

[@Oldmarine1952]

Marines run to the sound of the guns. These Ukrainians have balls of steel. The older gent had killer eyes. Semper Fi. Ukraine will win.

[@MrYarik04]

No it won't 🥶 No chances

[@Overlord734]

@@MrYarik04 rusnia, khui budesh?

[@akatoshmorgul9367]

Y'all really support Nazis

[@Wayfarer.731]

​@@Overlord734ukr, bui budesh, al ti sosech u svoego otchima? )

[@Overlord734]

@@Wayfarer.731 нікчема, хоч лайку власну придумай. 0 днів, щоб русня щось не вкрала.

[@ЕвгенійПетрович]

Thank you for support ❤Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@cdykstra6]

Thank you for the video! I don't know anything about the military, so it's great to hear you weigh in on things. I also really appreciate you highlighting the war in Ukraine. It's such an unusual war in terms of how it is being fought. And unusual in terms of clear right vs. wrong sides. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@tatianaquiroz4615]

I like this channel for they keep the original Ukrainian language for I understand it. What an amazing team this is and truth be told. Strong Ukrainian soldiers have been present and showing their courage in fighting for freedom. Thank you!

[@VladislavSnegurov]

Thank you for covering all these combat videos. I think for a lot of people on a west it's just like a movie. They don't understand that each battle takes lives and how hard it's to return back every meter of our land. You really show and explain how it feel to be a soldier on a frontline. Thank you from Ukraine!

[@paoxley]

I enjoy your commentary- you're realistic and cool and attentive 👍

[@alextjb]

all of that for one trench position and 6 guys. Totally understand why this is a hard fight. RESPECT.

[@Sammyii.]

A lot of people that don't pay attention to this war keep asking where the counter offensive is, and all that. This is why I'm grateful that there's people, whether in NAFO or not, that remind people that this isn't a movie. Slow and carful progress is what is happening in this counter offensive.

[@trevorshea1930]

the US intelligence community is saying the offensive is a failure. It's not going to break through to Melitopol. The writing is on the wall. Nato chief of staff even said they should settle for peace.

[@Sammyii.]

@@trevorshea1930 NATO chief also took that statement back and expressed that NATO will support Ukraine until victory. The US intelligence thing is a hit or miss for me. Some people say that the counter offensive is progressing, some say it's not. Non-US intelligence is doing a similar thing - being chaotic - and people say that it's failing or going well. There's a lot of this happening.

[@trevorshea1930]

@@Sammyii. The offensive is almost three months old and still no significant breakthrough. The casualties are very high.

[@bigbools7778]

@@trevorshea1930The Russian casualties are STILL higher despite the fact Ukraine is on the offensive. Breakthroughs happen when the enemy has suffered significant attrition, and Ukraine has been doing this by targeting artillery systems. July alone was 1000+ destroyed artillery & radar systems - There is still time to break the line.

[@trevorshea1930]

@@bigbools7778 Ukraine's casualties on the attack are higher right now. Zelensky doesn't like to talk about it but he's getting desperate. His men walked right into mine fields and artillery kill boxes with no air support.

[@zeNoldor]

Plus - means "accepted" from the special operations forces of Ukraine. Greetigs from Zaporizhzha, Ukraine Thanks to the channel and the author of the video for your work! Thank you all for supporting Ukraine and our people. I would also like to appeal to all those who believe that the counter-offensive has already failed or is proceeding too slowly. Remember Kherson. Nobody believed that the Ukrainians would take him away, but what was the result? The main task of the counteroffensive with less losses is to inflict heavy losses on the enemy. All this is complicated by mines. Our troops are very gradually clearing mines in small groups under constant artillery and artillery fire. They expand the bridgehead and capture strategically important points, and do not go along the entire front line. The result will be, the domino principle will work

[@Олександр1981]

Thank you 👍 big hug from Kiev ✌️🇺🇦

[@xaviertarre8279]

We should be grateful to them and should be patient, it's difficult, it's not easy and quick, they are winning, but please, to all the countries that are helping Ukr, let them have ALL the weaponry they need as soon as possible. This is the way to end the war sooner and to save more lives.

[@BoJIoguMupI70TyjHui]

everyone understands perfectly. especially politicians. stop living in illusions, the world is ruled by people who are absolutely cynical, without any morality. pure evil of all mankind, and we are slaves who live according to conscience and believe in God, we are ordinary people ...

[@staliniosifvissarionovich5588]

lol winning. your dream?

[@Stepbacktrey]

​@@staliniosifvissarionovich5588 тварино готуйся перевзуватись

[@Emmatagun]

Right now west cant give ALL, because follow strategy of " death by a thousand cuts ", because from time of cold war still fear of nuclear war, so by cost of ukrainian soldiers who forced fight with limited support west decreasing this risks.

[@ФугасийНеимба]

No way, dude. There`s just war for war. Its just mutual killing for the only mutual killing. And nothing else. So the more weapons and military materials you send in it there much time it will continue and more people will be killed.

[@adrian-ogi]

I think "Plus" means "Affirmative" or "Yes" and "Minus" is the opposite

[@מיכאלסרברניקוב]

*Roger and Copy. They use Plus informally for both.

[@uncle_hog]

easiest analogy is positive and negative

[@Spec922]

They've used "Minus" to mean killed enemies as well of what I've seen.

[@happytreefriends2601]

​​@@Spec922(200) two hundredth - killed. (300) five hundredth - wounded. (500) five hundredth - deserter + understood ++ understood accepted

[@user-qn6kb7gr1d]

@@happytreefriends2601 "hundredth" terminology is actually way back from Afghanistan. Some veterans of that war used it and the young ones picked it up. It originally was the radio codes to describe the cargo that was delivered by planes from Afghan to USSR.

[@largemouthfisherman5298]

One of the best you've put out as of yet.

[@sir_vix]

That older soldier epitomizes the wisdom of the adage: 'You don't f**k with Ukrainians'. Russia should have chosen somewhere easier to invade, like the Mariana Trench.

[@מיכאלסרברניקוב]

🤣

[@akatoshmorgul9367]

Ah yes because Russia just randomly decided to invade Ukraine just because. 🤡

[@Shibalove9454]

I really enjoy the combat breakdowns brother…Please keep them coming! Thanks for your Channel my man! 💪🏼🇺🇸🤝🏼🇺🇦💪🏼

[@tomhorn6156]

Slava Ukrain. Hope my goverment (Norway) all ours F-16 AMLU are faced out. We F-35A now. On Stock , just ...

[@natadida]

Glory to Heroes!💙💛

[@_SYDNA_]

So this is not the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade we see taking back Bahkmut. This is another expert, seasoned assault group. This looks like it might be an assault on the Southern front, given the terrain, which would explain the reference to Crimea. That means they're taking established positions, though some of the defenders may not be quite as experienced as the Russians around Bahkmut or Kremmina. This looks like an action that's moving from windbreak (row of trees) to windbreak, which would be similar to the flanking assaults they used recently to come around from the east to take Urozhaine. That would explain the reference to not wanting to assault across 800 meters. So this is really different than piling out of a troop carrier like we saw/see taking back the perimeter around Bahkmut. These guys appear to be night walking up and digging a trench nearby, essentially in enemy territory. That sounds like a mad scramble to get dug in. Better than trying to walk across an open field, but wow, that sounds like tough duty. How fast can a platoon dig and hide a trench? There's often about a 5-day cycle to each new advance, and these types of preparations -and planning - might explain that. I think the AFU artillery pre-barrage they briefly mention is also key. We see that in assaults around Bakhmut as well. They mention the surprise advantage of swinging around from the back, but I'll bet it also protects them from a lot of mines. Russians in the south are dug in and not expecting to advance. Mines all over, especially in front of the trenches. In fact I'm wondering if the trench with stairs wasnt part of the Russian defense. No mess in that one though. This is nearing the first line of dug in lines. When they finally chip through the other two they'll be able to swing around and use that same effect to pin the Russians up against their own mine fields and trenches. At that point the challenge will be how to bring in a mechanized column to defend the infantry without losing those vehicles to KA-52 helicopters. This is why they're seeking/needing the radar and hard points that come with an F16. Slava Ukraine Heryem Slava Slava BoXe

[@wshall007]

Nice video review fella, as an ex squaddie I can see the effort these guys put in just to clear one treeline, i can't imagine doing that day after day for months on end. All that kit on including water etc...crazy weight Hero's the lot of them

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

Wish i had reasons to be there and keep encouraging them to keep going, fight hard and push the orcs all the way out every single day But im not a soldier and this is not my war so im helping the only way i can: speaking out, voting and my wallet

[@johnnytsunami3695]

So you cheer on why other men are forced to die ?

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

"watch the road 466, get off the road!" It's great to have someone with a good view watching your back and calling audibles during the assault

[@RockerFinland]

I'd bet many western countries are learning from these educative videos, especially the ones that are seeing Russia as a hostile country.

[@jothain]

I can't imagine the amount of research Finnish Defence Forces are doing from these. There haven't been much data from modern warfare cases in near past. Until now 🙄

[@gizabitadat1499]

MODERN VIKINGS AT WORK !

[@arkpro2247]

Робим смерть ясно? Хоч поспорити?дякую тобі друже за зброю.храни тебе бог

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

At one point somebody was requesting a status report on position 842, or something like that. It was interesting that they had rehearsed this in such detail, that they gave different points of the trench codenames so they could remain coordinated during the operation.

[@bjornh4664]

It seems like they had a drone overhead, getting live info on the positions of the ruZZians. That's partly why they could use their grenades so accurately.

[@Aussie-Mocha]

Old mate is not a soldier anymore. He is a warrior. He will fight till the day he dies. 🇺🇦✊🏻

[@dakotafrazier2985]

I think it's important to realize this truly is what modern warfare is. The use of small store bought drones has changed the battlefield forever. It changed recon capabilities which creates a cascade effect throughout the different areas of warfare. Makes targeting with artillery easier. You can drop bombs from them. You don't need air superiority to run recon flights, they're even using these drones to detect landmines. They use drones with thermal because when the sun I up it heats up the hull of a landmine so when the sun goes down, they sparkle like stars against the cold ground. It's crazy. America needs swarms of these drones with a way to data link them.

[@jessehachey2732]

Yea, drone detection of mines like this is heavily limited by weather, season, depth they’ve been buried and method (Russians are known to stack multiple mines, making them very difficult to detect). Not saying it isn’t a cool use of technology, but mines buried under snow won’t absorb heat from the sun and be detected that way….

[@systemspecchecker]

I found you channel recently and watched every video from the last 9 months or so, then i get rewarded with a new one today. Woohoo!

[@SteveClay-jd9lc]

I have never known such loyalty and bravery. Slava Ukraine.

[@robertwisniewski2029]

From what I observe, before the war, this brigade was an elite formation protecting the president (generally the capital, official buildings, but it was part of the army, not the national guard), but practically from the beginning of a full-scale war, it has been fighting on the most difficult sections of the front, although not on the most "popular" ones. It is one of the most elite Ukrainian brigades, but it is rarely exposed in the media

[@renti-trop]

A separate presidential brigade named after Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytskyi is a special military unit of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, subordinate to the command of the Ground Forces.

[@mally1236]

These guys are legit man.

[@tetsucat13]

Glad you showed the whole version. It puts it in prospective. Balls of steel. I love the tactical talk, makes it real.

[@haji1740]

Thank you for this report. Slava Ukraini

[@ВалентинОстроверх]

thanks for u reaction❤

[@espressoteam8715]

hello from Kiev. you have got good review. its good to see how you're worried for us Glory to Ukraine

[@SuperEjizz]

loving the Ukraine videos keep em comin

[@PeetHobby]

If you need a trench, call Russia; if you want to win a war, call Ukraine. 😋

[@V_Svitlana]

😆👍

[@Mygg_Jeager]

I lol'd

[@jothain]

From Finnish normal conscript standpoint of view this was interesting to see and there's something I 100% expected. The counter offensive of Ukraine troops, it's easy to see the good morale of taking back what's yours. Worth noting that Russian surrendered. Odds from motherland defensive side for that is quite much different, like you hear from the older man talking. Also saying Ukranian taking counter offensive it's crucial to remember how large that area is and even more what you see in the video multiple times. So much plain fields where it's easy to get shelled or go into landmine filled locations. Then cause of the strongpoints here and there, which make flanking likely quite easy, it must be really hard to proceed without causing massive casualties or unnecessary risks. Shit this was very stressful to even watch remembering simultaneusly my training from back in the days to assault trenched fortifications. What I was bit surprised to see was lack of smoke covering from any side. Obviously impossible to determine wind direction, but there likely could've been one side shield. Also tear gas could've made wonders there closing in. I can only imagine what stress it could cause when attacker is very close and suddenly between everything you need to put mask on to increase fatigue dramatically, let alone decrease your vision, while thinking that attackers are likely rushing towards you already equipped and prepared 😬 I salute you Ukranian soldiers. You're truly bad asses 🤝

[@xaxu_1012]

Best channel that cover realistic detail about Ukraine👍. Suck that YT policy have been change that cause alot of YTuber leave this platform.

[@babalonkie]

These guys don't mess around, Definitely experienced and organised, obvious from the start.

[@jakubnosarzewski4897]

Good job, man ! Great video ! 👍

[@roc_cave2107]

Just so wild to think what kind of impact this conflict will have on future training and the like. i wonder if people will be reading about this history class in 30 years.

[@irinagill1738]

Это война а не конфликт сегодня прилетела ракета в Винницу в театр убила людей среди них ребенка

[@user-qn6kb7gr1d]

It's only the beginning. Unfortunately. A lot of things are going to happen that will change the future of the wars. But eh... I hope not many things are going to be picked up and used in the future. It's going to be such a mess should a ww3 happen.

[@oleksii_istykaslkyi]

​@@irinagill1738че ти несеш, не было ни сегодня ни вчера прилетов по Виннице

[@irinagill1738]

@@oleksii_istykaslkyi ты бот притом мерзкий

[@cvgodd1432]

Yes they will.. this is the first war using modern technology you can buy at a local store to fight wars. Some of them even build their own drones and bombs! This is modern warfare mixed with the old fashioned trench warfare that brutalized both sides in WW1 and WW2. Imagine fighting in these trenches with no drones or radars?! There would be 10x more casualties.

[@myvmix]

Well done guys....Slava Ukraine!!!!

[@godofllies]

I hope that my country (Sweden) can train pilots and then give them a bunch of JAS Gripen fighter jets as soon as possible. I know that "Stridsfordon 90" is doing well over there but I haven´t heard anything about how the Archer artillerysystem doing yet? Would be nice with some intel how this system are doing in the war. To give them some new, modern fighterjets would be tax-money well spent

[@chu-cha]

hello my friend, im from ukraine. thanks for you support. yes, official archer in ukraine, but my friend have work in different frontlines abd not see this system yet. maybe archer men which working on archer now training, idk. but we have much reserved brigades, they are waiting chance, when russian defending line will unlock and they go forward

[@Микола-б4ы6ц]

People in the media think a counteroffensive is to be like ordering fast food. To be like instant gratification. This is a weakness of Western culture that as mentioned in the commentary, is helpful to be mindful of and called out when appropriate like here in this video.

[@Myriip]

14:40 - They did not expect the flank because russians only know how to shout "Hurraaah" and directly charge into the enemy. We saw that a LOT in Bakhmut.

[@colonelsquid1177]

I knew before how complicated planning am attack can be, but these videos really have shown me just how complicated it can be

[@paparazirock749]

fight to fight for the beloved country 💪💪💪🫡🫡🫡

[@henriknaavala287]

really good video love all your clips its real i was in Lebanon and Bosnia war as Fn soldier but in Bosnia it was real landmines and shit was there 2 years love what you doing big love from sweden bro🥰

[@tinawilson4120]

Ukraine, you're getting new wings.

[@stasb9620]

Hello. If warrior say плюс - plus (+) it's "roger that"

[@RichardsWorld]

This is like watching the A-team, you don't get to see anyone get shot.

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

Found your channel a couple of months ago and it has become my favorite. Your take on these combat engagements are awesome

[@gando121]

Thats great footae, thanks for your work bro!

[@doggies.will.be.doggies]

27:35 that commander is 100% about getting sh@t done. And done well.

[@RA_9]

Як завжди чудово)

[@ТэмпоралВременников]

The old man is the essence of our force actually, This grandpas are steady and thorough. Don't rush work slow. Thanks to them a lot of hot-bloods come back safely.

[@puncakeislife6062]

Amazing vide once again bro, keep em comming!

[@hoffenwurdig1356]

24:55. "Tolia", who you can hear says that he is from the Altai Mountains in Mongolia, is likely to be a man of limited means and opportunities, often perceived as someone "from the wrong side of the tracks". He may have chosen the nickname “Tolia," short for Anatoli, to downplay his Mongolian roots. Undoubtedly, he has experienced significant oppression and encountered racist attitudes. Prejudice in connection with places like Mongolia is a significant issue when it comes to former Soviets, their sympathizers, and those they empowered. Between 1924 and 1992, Mongolia was officially governed by a regime aligned with the Eastern Bloc. It doesn’t surprise me in the slightest that “Tolia” volunteered to help the Ukranians by telling them everything he knew. Soviet ideas about collectivization caused major problems with agriculture in Mongolia. The Soviets also confiscated huge numbers of Mongolian horses, including for military use such as in World War 2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_People%27s_Republic

[@nickrobinson8339]

It probably is an MG42 at 16:24 but less likely, could be an MG3, apparently the Germans have given Ukraine 130 or so of the later MG3 that were produced between 1968 and 79 to help them out.

[@princegroove]

Hitler’s buzzsaw. 😂

[@skantilles75]

It is a MG3. You have a clearer shot at 21:19

[@rbwbr]

I also saw slovakian and italian MG42 variants as well

[@skantilles75]

@@rbwbr those are not mg42. These are MG3...different calibre (MG3 NATO 7.62; MG42 Mauser 7.92) - you just wont get enough mauser ammuniton. And the MG 42 isnt produce since 1945....

[@rbwbr]

@@skantilles75 I can "actually" you more my dude. the gun thst was manufactured in Yugoslavia(sorry, I thought it was Slovakia) was the exact copy of mg42. Zastava M53 (which even uses the old 8mm(7.92) mauser round) . Also Italian beretta mg42/59 (which is in 7.62 nato) There are a number of those here in Ukraine. Also, Mg3 is just a modernised Mg42 (which IS a varient)

[@jackmenard6545]

They are some very brave soldiers. Glory to the victory of Ukraine.

[@MrSupersamovar]

The Presidential Regiment is mainly entrusted with the ceremonial functions of the Life Guard - ensuring ceremonial events with the participation of the head of state and the minister of defense. During the special period, the unit must carry out the tasks of protection and defense of a number of particularly important objects, including the President's residence.

[@williamcarl4200]

I was once small but strong. Great with tools. Navy was my way. Bless the men and women on the ground. For 20 years I worked to to help watch your back from afar.

[@Pyriphlegeton]

Assaulting these fortifications without solid air support is insane. If only we had provided tanks and jets earlier. I hope we learn from that mistake.

[@dmytrozubkov1771]

Plus, + or ++ normally stands for "positive"/"ok"/"understood"/"all good"/"yes"

[@FunctionalHippie]

Nice vid bro. Thanks.

[@MrNabura]

If anyone wonders about the "counteroffensive" there's an insane channel named "Reporting from Ukraine". Dude's explaining everything with detailled maps. Props to you Combat Arms Channel, love the content and the respect you"re showing for these fighters. Keep it up !

[@justiceekhaise8965]

The most pro ucraine channel

[@MrNabura]

@@justiceekhaise8965 we're talking about the Ukrainian counteroffensive here, aren't we? If you want a neatral channel with perspectives from both sides, I advise you to watch the "Warleaks - Military blog" channel :)

[@zeNoldor]

Are there any problems with the "pro-Ukrainian"? What do you not like about it? @@justiceekhaise8965

[@No1harris_98]

Jesus, those trench positions look so complex, especially when you are on the offensive side.

[@waynewallace9972]

The prisoner is from an area next to Mongolia. Altai. This unit may have been ethnically mongolian as much as russian. The Buryat they mentioned is a mongolian

[@gydratv372]

Смысле Бурят монгол? 🗿

[@gydratv372]

Как бы Монголы не Эдинственный народ в Тюрском пространстве...🗿

[@gydratv372]

Алтайская область это один из беднейших областей Россииской Федерацией... Я конечно не помню есть ли там Тюрьма Но Близкий к Алтаю Тыва! 🗿👌Или Тывинская республика. Алтайского государственного не существовало. Но народ Бурятии не вига не живут в Алтае! 🗿

[@waynewallace9972]

@@gydratv372 it is all Cyrillic to me

[@sergeynesterenko3279]

@@gydratv372 Монголы и тюрки - разные общности, даже разные расы. Тюрки - европеоиды, а монголы, соответственно, - монголоиды. Буряты - монголоиды и к тюркам - никаким боком.

[@LetsMakeNoSense]

one carefully planed step at a time forwards is a counter offensive and the more planned and steady it is the less Ukrainian casualty's will be taken and that is more important than a rushed mass attack

[@en4a]

Plus, it means that he understood or accepted the information.

[@nilloc93]

regarding the naming of "presidential brigade" they're just like the Grenadier Guard regiments in the UK or the Governor Generals Foot Guards in Canada. They fulfill a ceremonial role when at peace but are still infantry units who get deployed on combat operations.

[@primeflux1]

No plan will ever survive enemy contact. But a good plan is a solid foundation for improvisation.

[@imperitum3585]

Thanks for your videos! It's very interesting to hear your comments

[@Олександр29-ю6у]

Thanks u for video!!!

[@roc_cave2107]

im always amazed at how weird grenade results are, sometimes they seem to just startle someone right next to it. and other times they have the expected effect.

[@andrew6978]

Well that's what you get with random fragmentation patterns, you might get lucky, or not.

[@roc_cave2107]

@@andrew6978 yeah, just wild.

[@vladvoznyuk]

"Плюс. плюс" (plus. plus) means "positive". Basically it confirms positive (plus) receipt of information as opposed to negative. Interestingly enough, "минус" (minus) has nothing to do with comms confirmation. It's kinda similar to the English "down" (as in, "enemy down"). The same goes for "200". "300" means "wounded"; "500" means "deserter". That's why you might hear them say "двохсотий" ("200") or "трьохсотий" ("300"). Слава Україні!

[@rumenstanev7747]

4;40 Yes we fishermans when looking in to the river, we're searching for torpedo shape shadows. To spot the fish itself is harder as a spotting its shadow.

[@robertbaltha3371]

Dunno, but this war makes OEF look like a friggin walk in the park😮

[@LaurynasMilinis]

"oh my gosh, the reaction". Nothing weird about that. As a dismounted or light infantry you always go prone if in contact/expecting contact. Just standard SOP and good training.

[@mykytarusakov8214]

I like your videos, man! continue please 🙏🏻

[@alexkozyr7328]

thank you for reviews! keep on!

[@johnkacin1500]

That is actually horrifying..5 feet away ..and just throwing grenades and exchanging gunfire. I'd be out in a second. I remember when my dad said they were assaulting hills and taking hits.. and he just said I got hit with one.had to spend a month on a hospital ship then had to go back for to finish the 13 month tour.

[@EIBACH_G]

Thanks you for this overview

[@leonardmelte3106]

Greatest channel thank you.

[@СвятославКириченко]

Hi from Ukraine! some specific about "24th separate prisidential brigade" it`s was a regiment prior to invasion which was oblige to take part in parades etc. Also some guys have combat exp. from earlier Donbass war. Month prior to invasion regiment was reformed and expand into brigade. Also they have some unique uniform.

[@benjaminschaeffer5363]

Combat with a just few feet of separation, I could not imagine