Family secretly film life in Russian-occupied Ukraine - BBC News

Russia is scrambling to pull its military personnel and citizens out of the city of Kherson ahead of a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Ukrainian father Dmytro Bahnenko reflects on the months he and his family lived there under occupation and secretly filmed for BBC Eye at great personal risk.
Dmytro, whose day job had been as a local reporter, never thought he'd be filming the invasion of his home city.
Along with his wife Lidia, Dmytro struggles to shelter their five-year-old daughter Ksusha from the war as she increasingly senses the danger around her.
Kherson was the first major city to fall to Russian forces when they invaded Ukraine in February and he began filming the family's lives when Russian soldiers first marched past their window on 1 March.
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[carebear]

The fact that a five year old is worrying about bombs and war is just heartbreaking..

[Star Fall]

@Aleksandr Shelest They're too dumb to hotwire it :)

[Elijah Lawson]

What obout the iraqi children we killed in the 2003 invasion?

[James Waterfield]

This guy is a hero, to do all that he has done keeping his daughter safe, he is the kind of man we all aspire to be

[Rum William]

He should be fighting

[CC Ink]

Dude isn't a hero he's a coward... Healthy man who is trying to sit out of the way while *REAL HEROS fight for there home dead in the gutters or getting horribly injured? If u can give me 1 good reason why he should be hiding with women & children feel free to explain

[Зоя]

@CC Ink what should he fight for? For some abstract political ideals? And what end for? To be killed and leave his daughter orphan? Nonsense.

[Зоя]

@CC Ink I WILL tell you one good reason! He wants and may just BE - with his woman and child. And not just die - for some stupid war.

[Dave Atkinson]

I have a 4yo daughter and watching this breaks my heart, especially when she asked for her dinosaur, my little girl loves dinosaurs too, just makes you think how this could be anyone of us. This family is so strong and hope they stay safe throughout. Slava Ukraini.

[Mariia Shvydka]

Geroyam Slava ! Thank you for your support ❤️‍🔥♨️

[Charles Garber]

Slava Ukraini indeed my friend... To be honest, there's a part of me that just wants to go over there and try to help our brothers and sisters to maintain their freedoms...

[Бандерочерешня]

As a melitopolian, I can approve that seeing the first ukrainian checkpoint with blue-and-yellow flags on the road from an occupation is comparable to the first rays of sun that meet you when you dig yourself up from under the ground being burried alive. Thank you for all of your support, I can't even imagine where we could be now if not all of you

[Макс Волк]

Ну ты всегда можешь под бахмутом быть

[Archie]

@Макс Волк will I see you there, animal?

[@user-yj5et7uv8s]

Может быть, тебя и тянет к ридне неньке, а остальных нет. У вас же принято плевать на мнение большинства и постоянно врать, что-то преувеличивать, а что-то наоборот.

[Francis Au]

I am from Hong Kong, having been through all the nonsense stemming from oppression from China, I feel sad to see what the Ukrainians are going through. I feel angry seeing how the Russian Army is invading Ukraine, and shutting down peaceful protests. We must stand together and fight against dictatorship for the rest of our lives. Slava Ukraini!!!!

[Robert Watson]

Come to the UK then.

[FoxKey319]

This is why civilians need to be armed

[Fil's Hobbies]

i'm with you brother

[NCR Veteran Ranger]

@FoxKey319 no

[NCR Veteran Ranger]

Geek id rather not have a kid steal his parents weapons and shoot up a place for no reason

[uncensored cornish girl]

That little girl being forced, every min of everyday to think someone could kill her is heartbreaking. No child should know what that's like. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[rohan shende]

All this could have been avoided had the NATO stopped its exapnsionism to Russia's border. I complete stand with Russia on it's right to protect its borders from the US (similar to what US did in the CUBAN Missile Crisis). Viva Russia...

[Rainbow Lion]

Thanks to Putin.

[Sora P.]

What wonderful parents! Despite their own fears and anxiety, they put their child above all and try to give her as normal a life as possible under the circumstances. I hope they stay safe and healthy, wherever they are. Praying for all the people of Ukraine.

[Master Grimm]

Why was this not discussed when Ukraine was shelling Donetsk since 2014?

[Dymyr]

@Master Grimm Если бы бамбас дамбили он был бы похож на Мариуполь. Получи другую методичку .Зомби,блин

[Dymyr]

@NE MALINA Уймись,старуха

[Polyyy ynne]

Praying for Ukraine. What a lovely family. With love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[Robert Kolakowski]

I am praying for Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Turkey, and Syria. Yes, I am praying for the whole earth too.

[D V]

@Robert Kolakowski What about Baltic states? They are just as much in firing line as Poland and Ukraine.

[Gamer21]

Must Crush Capatilasm

[novi metal]

молитесь за победу России над фашистами украины.

[Alicja Ryś]

So sad, there are no words to describe how sorry I feel. I hope all this war will finish very soon! Be strong Ukraine! We pray for you blessings from Poland

[james marlow]

Yeah I heard it's hard there. Does polland sending troops or weapons to Ukraine. I think we (the u.s) are.

[R_Ibrahimovich]

Love and thanks to Poland from Ukraine ❤

[rohan shende]

All this could have been avoided had the NATO stopped its exapnsionism to Russia's border. I complete stand with Russia on it's right to protect its borders from the US (similar to what US did in the CUBAN Missile Crisis). Viva Russia

[mezzuko]

All my prayers to you, your family and Ksusha. Stay strong ❤

[Franciscus]

Very impressive to see the struggle of people who are fighting to survive..much respect for these people.

[Jana]

Ukrainians are very brave and strong people indeed!

[CC Ink]

@Jana Ya but unfortunately he isn't one of them.... He hides and cowardly sits in his house waiting for others to bleed in the snow to win the war...

[Tjerk Heringa]

A year ago i took a refugee from the Cherson region in my house. She told me many things. I could see the fear in her eyes. Since that moment i have set up and managed a refugee centre with 14 people. And i still have a Ukranian mother and her little daughter in my home. I see and feel their struggle every day. I see the pain in their eyes. But they can not talk about everything. They are emotionally blocked. This video makes it so concrete and vivid.... Heart breaking.

[Tina Johnson]

I can’t even imagine going through this as a Ukrainian family. So many prayers are sent to the Ukrainian people. They are so brave.

[Red Hot]

Praying is all well and good. but do you complane about prices? do you say things like Oh if not for that Biden? if so you are not standing with Ukraine you are just a winner. sorry if the truth hurts. we do with out as they are to help them. food for thought.

[Tina Johnson]

@Red Hot No I don't complain about prices. And I don't follow politics. I didn't vote for Biden.

[Sandhu Tv]

@Tina Johnson good reply to uninvited trolls👍

[daughter-of-christ]

@Red Hot you will go with out.this is the start of Ezequiel 38 and psalms 83.war is coming to the hole world.pray that God forgives you.pray this doesn’t happen to your family

[Matthew Baker]

@Mario Gonzalez Where did those nazi's go?

[Grace Susetyo]

Words cannot express how this documentary makes me feel. It is an incredible way to switch the lens of the conversation to a human one. As a fellow journalist who has done some work in a military occupied territory, I appreciate the risks taken to film this history as it happens. I hope that Ksusha's and Maryna's families are all safe wherever they are

[Derick Wales]

Hello

[Robbin Bankz]

@Derick Wales perv alert

[TonyTxT]

@Robbin Bankz they are everywhere, even in war

[Lautaro Tessi]

The part of the parents whistling to cover the sounds of the war out there for their little daughter really broke me in tears...

[Avatar]

Kherson was taken by the Russians in the spring without a fight. Kherson was shelled later by the Ukrainian troops who had already approached. The Russians don't need to shoot at the city in their rear

[Lautaro Tessi]

@Avatar that conclusion has nothing to do with the first scenario. There was a real fight out there between Ukranians and Russians.

[Lautaro Tessi]

@CC Ink That’s too much judgement for a man that chooses to take care of his family. Being fit enough doesn’t mean you have to be a partisan.

[FengShuiHome with Milou]

This video hit me so hard:( This family is so brave! I hope they safe and if i could i would give them a safe place to live in my home country. No one deserves to live like this:(

[rohan shende]

All this could have been avoided had the NATO stopped its exapnsionism to Russia's border. I complete stand with Russia on it's right to protect its borders from the US (similar to what US did in the CUBAN Missile Crisis). Viva Russia

[Audrina Parshall]

When I saw her gently crawl under the table and whispered," I don't want them to shoot bombs at me", that brought me to tears and truly made my heart hurt. No one should ever have to say that, least of all a child.

[Jane Smith]

Exactly. M parents were bombed here in England during WWII and we fought and fought to ensure no future invasion of a sovereign state in Europe ever again and now Russia who were our allies then has done it

[Avatar]

There was practically no shelling in Kherson, since this city was taken in the spring without a fight. The shelling of Kherson began from the moment the Ukrainian troops approached it. They didn't tell you whose shells are exploding off-screen, but you don't think about it. The Russians do not need to shoot at the city, which is in their rear. That's how propaganda works.

[Derick Wales]

Hello friend

[Murâd Mammadlí]

Praying for Ukraine brothers from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿❤️🇺🇦😔

[rdx bomb💸]

🥲

[Cristian Irarrazaval]

but you are doing something similar to the armenians...

[Murâd Mammadlí]

@Cristian Irarrazaval What are you talking about?

[Menna]

@Cristian Irarrazaval Armenians are illegally occupying Azeri lands with the help of russians, so wtf are you talking about ?

[Michael]

Nobody should have to live through anything like that, especially a beautiful young child like that, I sincerely hope that family, and every family in Ukraine are safe.

[🍓 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 - SĘÉ NÓW !]

Cmon bro 😎 I’m in a mood now to be in

[G M]

Groomer alert

[🧃𝗥𝗬𝗟𝗘𝗘⌫]

9:00 this whole thing really hurts me, no child should ever say that they’re being killed. Praying for Ksusha and all the children and people in Ukraine 13:04 and hearing her dad saying that this is a paper of info about his daughter if they don’t make it makes me realise, that many and I mean many parents and families are sacrificing for their children.

[Mr. Blue Sky]

I just can’t imagine what your all going through, my heart bleeds for you in sadness, and yet I can do nothing apart from pray 🙏 for you all until you liberate your country from the aggressors, Be strong Ukraine 🇺🇦 love ❤️ Great Britain 🇬🇧

[Sandre McKenzie]

Sandre has the ability 1 7

[Vera Kolupaieva]

You can always make a donation to our Army. That helps. We do that all the time. You can do much more, than pray, if you want.

[Светлана Шамалова]

Поезжайте на Донбасс, посмотрите как живут люди с 2014 года, сколько детей там погибло!

[Gwyn New]

My heart goes out to you , your family, and all of Ukraine. You are so very brave. What wonderful parents you are!

[Barbara Duffell]

Thank you for sharing your story. The whole world needs to know. So thankful you made it to a safe place! 🙏 I cannot imagine!

[Didar vision]

This breaks my heart, I am so sorry that you, your family and all the people of Ukraine are having to go through this terrible war, my heart goes out to you.

[Robbin Bankz]

Feel that same way for iraq, lybia Afghanistan and all the other countries our leaders destroyed!

[ZenoTy_Editz]

@Robbin Bankz same i feel the same too bro this is chaos

[D R]

This never would of happened if Ukraine would just not violently attack the people of donbass

[Alan Faerber]

What an incredible and heart wrenching story. Thank you for being brave enough to share it. This invasion by the Russians is wrong. You shouldn’t have to flee your home like this. Our hearts and prayers are with you and many other families like yours. Be brave and God bless you.

[Erika ’MericA]

Can’t stop crying. God bless you. I have nothing but respect for the Ukrainian people

[Charles Garber]

My heart goes out to this family... I hope they remain safe... :(

[Natasha]

That little girl is a credit to her parents. She's intelligent, beautiful and from what we seen she coped with all the craziness around her very well. When she asked her dad to find her dinosaur, the smile and the little hug and kiss she gave him was the purest, sweetest moment I've ever seen. I nearly started crying 😢 lol

[S]

I did cry

[trizzl]

@ 9:29

[Natasha]

@trizzl you've got me going again 😢

[ulo]

Mantap Russian

[Ariel Chatto Forasteros]

Hi ma'am

[Eric Youmans]

I am a Marine Corps combat wounded veteran. Watching this video breaks my heart! Glory to Ukraine, and God bless.

[🍓 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 - SĘÉ NÓW !]

The only way you know how many of 😅🏠☝🏿❤️

[G M]

So what you want a cookie? You self proclaimed vets mean nothing to me

[Junbug]

This is hitting me hard. I am absolutely shattered by this horrific war. My heart goes out to this brave family and the brave people of Ukraine. I have a daughter and I can’t imagine going through this. I visited Ukraine back in 2018 and fell in love with Lviv and it’s people. I’m sad for the country and waiting for this war to be over. Long live Ukraine 🇺🇦❤😢

[Maz Da]

Good news I come from the future. Kherson is back under Ukraine.

[Junbug]

@C H troll much??

[kab1200]

This is so very powerful, and so very sad. What a brave man, and what a brave family he has. It's literally impossible to wrap your head around this situation. I am amazed at how strong the human spirit is, in the face of danger and destruction. I hope they will settle where they can thrive.

[Avatar]

On the Ukrainian side, my father has only one way - to the front line. Men are not allowed out of there anymore. He chose his own fate and lost.

[kab1200]

@Avatar wow, so sorry.

[Sahan Thennakoon]

As Sri Lankans, we suffered 30 years of brutal war thousands of lives were lost development and the education economy went down. Suffered a lot as a country so we can feel your pain and fear etc. I wish peace for your country bottom of my heart. (My daughter also five years old so I can feel your pain very well)

[Kristin Wallace]

This is heartbreaking. I am so blessed to not have to understand this type of fear. I can't imagine how it must be for a child. I am so glad that Kherson is now liberated. I pray this family is safe, and can now heal. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ❤

[Кевин Халил 666]

Slava your sanctions 😂 and it’s called: слава России🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺*

[lana here]

What a heartbreaking story…. God bless this beautiful family ❤

[Joseph S.]

Being Lebanese, born during the civil war and under the Syrian occupation, your story opened old wounds, I can still taste that fear and remember how we used to whisper in fear of getting caught, I pray for this beautiful family and for peace

[Mohamed]

Syrian occupation? Lebanon was part of syria

[Joseph S.]

@Mohamed as much as Ukraine was part of Russia, Lebanon was part of Syria... This doesn't ever give a country the right to occupy and humiliate its inhabitants, what Syria did in Lebanon, Russia is doing now in Ukraine I just pray that God gives the strength to Ukrainians to endure and heal better than we the Lebanese did

[B Joy]

@Joseph S. Best wishes to you and your family. Everyone deserves sovereignty and dignity. I'm sorry that the world was not better able to protect the Lebanese. I hope the international community continues to strongly support Ukrainian sovereignty so there can be less suffering from bully nations thinking they can rape and humiliate their neighbours.

[Neil Isagum]

I served with the UN in Lebanon and I still have no idea who was fighting who, don't think any of them did either.

[Joseph S.]

@Neil Isagum depends on what years you were there The war started around 1975 and ended 1992 towards the end of the war it got very ugly and fragmented, the Syrian occupation was from 1976 till 2005.

[ptitselet]

Incredible story. Unfortunately, there is plenty of such stories in Ukraine because of russian invasion. Such people are our pride! God bless them! Moving to the bottom of your heart ❤️ Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[Paul]

I wish you and your family all the best for the future. And thank you for your documentation of this awful situation you and all Ukrainians are going through.

[Charles Collier]

I'm so proud of y'all great job on the video I'm so heartbroken for everyone in Ukraine

[MentalWellHealth]

Scary and devastating. I am at a loss for words. Those parents are brave and so is everyone in Ukraine

[Yawum]

Loving and caring family, i really hope nothing terrible happens to any of you in the future, love from ghana

[Morning Star]

Cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you your family and all people of Ukraine in my prayers you must stay safe with your beautiful child 💖🙏💖🙏

[reira]

i teared up. the parents are so brave to do this and protecting their child :( sending much love from vietnam.

[Debbie Harshner]

Sending lot's of hugs & prayers to you, your family and country.

[White Orchid]

This video brought me to tears. I pray and wish with all my heart that God be with the people of Ukraine. God bless every Ukrainian family just like this one.

[Ariel Chatto Forasteros]

Hi

[Lunden]

What an amazing set of parents. I wish you all well. Seriously - Write a book about this man.

[Yvonne Sheehan]

Heartbreaking but beautifully illustrated story I hope all the family are safe and find peace in their futures. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦☘️🇮🇪☘️

[Thomas J O Sullivan]

Well said Yvonne, Ireland stands with the people of Ukraine

[Dick Winters]

​Cultured Anime Waifu [Russian Waifu] get reported botsky

[luke ronan]

Ireland 🇮🇪 supports Ukraine 🇺🇦

[Lucinda Butler]

Prayers for you and your sweet family !! We pray for peace and good will to all men, women and children of Ukraine!! God speed !!

[Bob Wuest]

My prayers and support are with all of the Ukrainian people. May you liberate your country and have peace for all of time.

[Andrew Miles Broughton]

So many heroes in the Ukraine. Regards from Australia where we are all in awe of the fighting men and women who are holding back Russia.

[Dinuka]

Oh my god I feel so sorry for them. Glad that they escaped the war. Wish these wonderful Ukrainian family the best of luck ! ♥🇺🇦

[106quiksliver]

There's know words to describe how evil it is to hurt family's & children lifes! God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 & its strong people 💪 🙏

[MARILINE MARILINE]

I am from Brazil and wish the best for all Ukraine. God help you all.

[Lisa Love]

Thank you so much for your bravery in recording these videos. I am so happy that you and your family are safe. My heart breaks for you and your Country and will be here until you achieve victory. We are sending you much love, strength and support. 💕 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦🌻

[Derick Wales]

I’m really impressed with your comment,if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

[cl4re4d4ms]

casey adams Hateful comment. Reported.

[Eugene Morrison]

And even until nuclear disaster?

[Maria Andreeva]

I'm crying watching this..hope you and your families are doing good and are safe now

[poppypottschannel]

oh yeah I can almost guarantee he is in a happier place now

[Moxxi Loquita]

I want to visit Ukraine 🇺🇦 once the war is over. Celebrating victory ✌️ and freedom with the brave people of that beautiful country. Slava Ukraini!!

[James Moore]

This video is so heartbreaking for this little girl and her family and friends 💘

[Adam Training Log]

I respect the bravery this has taken to document the occupation. As a father, I would think twice about putting myself and my children at additional risk by recording. I would have left at the first possible availability to ensure the safety of my family. God bless

[Heru- deshet]

Sending love and the Lord's blessings to everyone in Ukraine. All their citizens are heroes.

[Peter Schmitz]

Yayyyyy! Seeing you get safely thru the lines, and into freedom made my heart soar.

[Thomas J O Sullivan]

Even my heart lifted to see that beautiful Ukrainian flag at the end!!! Glory to the heroic people of Ukraine. Kindest regards from Ireland

[Александр Гезин]

Bucha is a British provocation. The perpetrators are Ukrainian punishers. They shot people with white armbands who sympathized with Russia. Those killed on the streets of BUCHA appeared 3 days later, after the withdrawal of Russian troops from there.

[Ken White]

@Александр Гезин Put down the pipe, son. You've cooked enough rocks for one day.

[Russian power 🇷🇺]

There were over 90% proRusian ppl in herson But BBC found & pay for 1 family to show)) Bravo 👏

[Hecubus]

@Russian power 🇷🇺 Russian propaganda troll...GFY. : )

[C Marq]

Wishing all the best! Baby and little girl just beautiful and a credit to their parents. And in constant awe of the Ukrainian’s COURAGE and RESILIENCE.

[Arvilla Mae]

I am blown away. Breaking heart, feeling love for them, feeling grateful I don't live like that. I can't imagine that. I send them love and hope and all the freedom in the world.

[poppypottschannel]

you should volunteer to take some of them in. sponsor them then you can get a real good close look at them and you can put your money where your mouth is

[Yeshua Günther]

I may live on the opposite side of the world but this makes me feel like I'm there. I'm not a soldier but I want to help some how. I've donated charities evacuating the wounded, fly a Ukrainian flag w/ tryzub proudly when this hell comes to an end I hope to be able to visit and volunteer to help in what ever way I can. Ps. СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ from your friends in Canada, we have many Ukrainians here, largest population outside Europe I believe.

[Don & Maria's DIY Cabin Life]

Very touching. What wonderful parents you are. And your documentary producing skills are great. Well done. Just know that a majority of civilised peoples support your fight 100% and want complete victory over Russia. Oppression can never be tolerated! Ever!

[Eric English]

Good for you guys glad you made it out, you're daughter is adorable and her life will be so much better than it was under russian occupation.

[Louis does]

It’s awful, as a Ukrainian these videos are even more personal, since I’ve been to the places that are now destroyed I’ve had close relationships with the people who fled we hosted refugees in our house. And I know that this is not the first time this is happening, our history is filled with stories like this- my family had stories like this in the past. I hope that one day when the war is over people will learn about these stories and all the people who are responsible for this will be held accountable and treated like they deserve to be.

[bp968]

I feel sorry for anyone unlucky enough to "share" a border with Russia. :(

[Louis does]

@Joshua Lowe thanks bro

[chapleaudick]

I sincerely hope this war ends soon, you all have my respect. You are all truly heroes and brave beyond belief. love from Canada

[Golden]

God bless the people and country of Ukraine. Love from the UK.

[truth speaker]

I hope 🙏 you and your beautiful family are still alive and surviving. I commend your bravery and wish you all the strength in the world to continue ! Sending love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦💪

[Timmy Stoner]

God bless you and your family may God look over your shoulder and protect your family and friends im sorry you have to go through this I think about you guys everyday all of Ukraine 😢

[Lala]

When his daughter asked for her dinosaur it really hit me that there are children who can't fully process what's going on and are stuck in this horrible situation. I hope they survive the war and the trauma.

[kerstas10]

Can you imagine what she felt when saw parents packing bags up. Kids allways feel what their parents are going thru.

[33yelenat]

I started crying watching Ksusha hiding under table. She felt safer with “dinosaur” toy. So 😭...

[Ana Serrano]

Yes, it ccx was sad when she hides under the table and whispers"I don't want them to throw a bomb on me"... I hope the Russian 'a population could see this film.

[Carlos Jr. Jaucian]

@33yelenat yes it is their way to feel the comfort and feel secured, a defense mechanism based on pychiatric study. they understand the situation but not the cause.

[Indira N]

This is so heartbreaking😢 Stay strong Ukraine, you will win!❤️❤️ I can totally understand the guy when he says he doesn’t want to speak Russian. I’m not Ukrainian but I feel the same, Russian is my second language, but since the war started I don’t want to speak this language.

[Wolt Tek]

L

[Максим Шершун]

​@Wolt Tek egend

[Wolt Tek]

@Максим Шершун mao

[Good plant]

So heart breaking to watch how ur life unfolded. Be safe! God be with you, other Ukrainians and those who volunteered to fight for Ukraine.

[Emmy]

it's so heart-breaking to see the words 'children' written on their car :( no one should live like this Slava Ukraine

[Leanne Taylor]

Glad you got out. Stay safe..hope you don't have to leave the country itself. Love and prayers 🙏 from England

[Ukrainian Diaries]

What a horrible situation for Ukrainians there 😢 I cannot imagine how hard that must have been and how strong the people are ❤

[Tim Kendall-Jones]

Bless you all. That was such a personal journalistic report. Brought home and made so real by the inclusion of your daughter. Love to you all and the amazing people of Ukraine. X

[Sansara]

well paid movie 🎬 lol

[Questo]

@Sansara well payed comment 😂

[C Sharpe]

@Questo Well probably not that well paid.

[Questo]

@C Sharpe potatoes like the women of Russian soldiers XD

[user user]

Спасибо за фильм. Никогда не думала что будет война. Моя мама ребенком пережила немецкую оккупацию и тут опять тревоги, взрывы, светомаскировка. Никогда не прощу россиянам слезы мамы и дочери, разбитые дома родных, погибших близких людей. Слышите, НИКОГДА!!! Мы выстоим и победим! Обязательно! Потому что жаворонок не поет в клетке!

[Sycomorah]

​@Тепляха А кто такие донбассцьі, лол? Пришла россия, окупировала територии, навязала каких-то вьідуманньіх донбассцев. Новая нацианальность? А у них есть свой язьік, нет. Своя отдельная культура? Нет. Если кто-то считает себя русским, и хочет жить на россии, то пусть переезжает. А Донецк и Луганск украинские города, так же как и Херсон и Запорожье, которьіе недораша обьявила своими, внесла в конституцию. Аха Очень жду лица рабсиян, когда прийдется снова переписьівать конституцию, что бьі убрать єти территории, которьіе даже захватить не в силах.

[Yashwanth SriHari]

"Schools are closed", this is what I wished as a kid, something happens and schools close and I get to play. But this would be too hard to what I wished. I hope everything gets better soon. STAY STRONG UKRAINE!

[dou yu]

bless you, brave guy.hope every family in Ukraine are safe. hope the war go away.

[Тетяна Нагорна]

2:55 and 8:58 are heartbreaking. How the family takes care about 5 years old daughter.😓

[Sandy AguiGare]

OMG 😭😭 God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 hope you can get peace soon🙏

[a' LYJiyu]

My mother grew up in Hungary during WW2. She spoke of planes flying overhead while she walked through the fields of her small hometown farming community, bullets sometimes flying around her. Often, she'd wave at the pilots to let them know she's just an innocent little kid, and sometimes, they'd wave back. When the Russians were coming, an American convoy came through her town to retrieve any Americans. My mom was born in NY, USA, but lived with her grandmother to grow up in Hungary, like her own mother. The entire family was split up due to the war. They managed to leave Europe on a ship bound for the United States, but not before her father was murdered. PTSD didn't hit her until years later. I am a child who grew up while she suffered from it. I saw the light slowly go out of her eyes in the throes of the memories she could never erase. This is the despicable outcome of war waged by selfish men who lust for power without conscience. It destroys generations of good people who just want to live their lives in peace with the love of their families around them. Who will be strong enough to say we make war no more forever?!?!

[SE C]

Landavian Motors Corp Oh please. Enough already 🙄.

[Kamal Krishna Baral]

ी सहालल तरय तो दो ित।

[Ana Paladi]

Landavian Motors Corp you mean the ones who scalped each other 😵

[mahwah azet]

...I have two conflicting story from two family members living in the opposite parts what's now Slovakia. One living west (near Bratislava the capital) said that when Germans occupied their small village, they were polite and civilised. When they heard that Russians are pushing the front, they told the family "Hide daughters and valuables!" When Russian soldiers came it was a disaster. They relieved themselves in the house, they WERE asking for girls and valuables. My aunt's sister were in a pig pen for 2 days until this "liberating" bunch left. The other story is from the eastern part of Slovakia a walking distance from what used to be part of Czechoslovakia, after WW2 it became Ukraine suddenly. Germans past and Russians past. Russian soldiers wanted to take a cow away along with some valuable items, kill the chickens and grandma begged them that she needs to feed her son. When someone shot the office of that 'liberating' bunch, soldiers scattered and were not seen after that. People said that Germans were bad guys during the war, well, local stories beg the difference in that account. So we have to evaluate EVERYTHING what being rammed down our matrix media. If you were not there and if you do not have a person that you personally know YOU JUST DON'T KNOW! I have friends who's family members are in Ukraine and they tell different stories as well. It is popular to say bad Russians. But can you justify the NATO's expansion and atrocities it left behind!? Why there was a suddenly war in former Yugoslavia while up until then EVERYONE there lived peacefully? Why did "Velvet Revolution" happened in Czechoslovakia? It was organised take down of whatever was left of civilised and peaceful countries of Europe. Once you clump different countries under one 'governance' body you can control them all more efficiently. And the leaders have sold their native lands to the powers to be, we all can read between the lines....Pray to the Most High, King of Kings. Without mentioning His name EVERYONE knows who that is.

[Ovvca]

U guys are heroes, stay strong Slava Ukraini

[Bill Glass]

Slava Ukraine 💛💙 stay strong good people

[Sm0kei]

cant believe i have lived when this such of war is still going on at this moment, even if i am in sweden this breaks my heart, this should never happend.. im so glad this family documented these moments even if they knew it could be their last.

[Sheila Batey]

I cannot comprehend the fear the people must be feeling, my thoughts and prayers are with them all.

[Barb Zavasky]

I pray for your family. No little girl or boy should have to live like this in constant fear.

[Reticulosis]

❤️‍🩹 I’m glad the two families are safe, that little girl broke my heart. I hope she grows up happy and proud of her papa for being so brave and documenting all of this. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

[Beatrix Altenberg]

How are they safe, being in a city which is under attack now?

[Aaron Lowe]

We've watch Israel do this to Palestine for decades. This is what happens if you do nothing.

[Alexander Claesson]

@Beatrix Altenberg they fled..u didnt watch the video did u?

[Brandon Fisher]

You and many others were so incredibly brave to have done what you did.

[sus maryusep]

my heart is melting..stay strong ukraine!

[Jumping saucepan]

Maybe finish sending wea pons ?

[Russian power 🇷🇺]

does the alley of angels in Donbass mean anything to you?

[mtsmtsmtsmts]

@Jumping saucepan you funny haha

[Russian power 🇷🇺]

@mtsmtsmtsmts come to Ukraine to stay in circus 🎪

[TheLunaFanatic]

It’s really painful to watch this video and I can’t help but cry . My heart goes out to each and everyone struggling to have a normal life there .I will continue to pray t 🙏

[Elias]

I pray for justice and peace. And i hope that u can live in YOUR beautiful country again as quickly as possible. Much love from Germany to Ukraine

[A_deity]

As an Indian, from an empathetic and peace loving country, we stand against war and pray for Ukraine's well-being. This beautiful family has every right to live free and safe. Hope Russian officials realize that love conquers the world and not such inhumane wars. Slava Ukraini

[Apache Rider]

Perhaps you should speak to your prime minister Modi....🤬

[A_deity]

Our PM is doing more than any other PM in the world to help countries in humanitarian crisis. Be it vaccines or food supplies, UN Peacekeepers or affordable satellite launches, India is helping the world in ways no Western country can even think of. Which country are you from that you got so much hate against Modi? Cuz I'm sure the western media propaganda has gotten to you, there's no other reason.

[A_deity]

@chaosXpert that's what you think as an outsider and a naive person. Perhaps you should check the official websites to gather data on how much oil Italy, Netherlands etc are importing vs how much India is.. there ain't no comparison. Moreover, talk of Indians laughing at Ukrainians? My comment on this video is definitely opposed to your idea of hate. When USA and UK loaded up our neighbours, Pakisthan to wage terrorism and wars against India, that must be forgotten? You do not know the history. Ukraine always stood with Pakistan when it came to our International border disputes. Even then MOST Indians are sympathetic towards Ukraine and not Russia. But you have the right to hate, you do that. You know, haters will hate. But my job isn't to police you that India is great. We all know India is great and for the last 400 years Western countries have only and only raided India of its wealth and dignity. Now if we appear poor to you, let's not blame Indian PM for that.

[Sajjan Shahi]

This is so heart breaking story. Waters in my eyes but what else can I do; just not to let them drop. God save Ukraine, civilians and these family. Good luck to ksusha's family in future.

[Glen Nielsen]

I am a 64 year old Australian ex soldier that spent 3 years in Iraq. Consider myself a tough guy. Im sobbing my heart out watching these brave people. That little girl. OMG😭

[Roman ZMLV]

What did you forget in Iraq?

[Akyl Rysgal]

Sorry, mate, but in Iraq you were an occupier just like the Russians are now in Ukraine.

[DarkMasterCh1ef !]

@Akyl Rysgal Iraq isn't Ukraine.

[E C Samuels]

casey adams you have no idea your fate. Feel sorry for those who think they’re immortal.

[Larry Zamora]

Stay strong Ukraine !!!!!God will give y’all all the courage strength and guidance that you guys need..

[Greg McHale]

thank you for sharing your journey is heart wrenching, glad all of you made it out safely. Sad that evil from Russia is such a terrible disease. I hope many others will break free as well. I pray for the complete downfall of the Russian evil empire. We thought WW2 "Never AGain" and yet here evil is once more upon the land of a free nation with the world watching and many helping to secure peace and freedom. Glory to Ukraine.

[R.B. James]

Wish you a lot of happiness and luck to your family

[SMA KRISTEN WAIBAKUL]

Lots of prayers for your family.