🇺🇦 He Saved Brigades: A German Who Fixed Corruption and Incompetence Right Behind the Line in Donbas

[@ukraine_tbic]

To follow Andre’s Work, ⬇️ instagram.com/volonteri.frontovi.pioneri?igsh=aXp1OHJpa2ZwcmJs

[@hannekezijlmans6578]

André West is possibly the most underrated volunteer in Ukraine.

[@ukraine_tbic]

Where did you hear that?? 😂

[@hannekezijlmans6578]

​@@ukraine_tbic I'm training to become a parrot. 🦜 Whatever works, right? You know where I heard that. 🤣

[@TheInfidel_SlavaUA]

@@hannekezijlmans6578 😂

[@sonnigundbelanglos]

@@hannekezijlmans6578 :DDDDDD

[@golokavrndavana]

​@@hannekezijlmans6578: You want to be a parrot?

[@yuriidzhunkovskyi306]

Thanks to all people who help Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@golokavrndavana]

Yes.

[@NHill13]

Thank you for sharing Andre's story. 🇺🇦💙💛

[@ukraine_tbic]

Welcome to the party Nigel! 🫡 🎉

[@F2f3dom]

@@ukraine_tbic Tanks Branson Excellent work++ 💯🖤🫡

[@seth1319]

Andre is one of the most persistent and cost effective volunteers out there. Worth your donation for sure. 😊🙌🏻

[@golokavrndavana]

Yes. ❤

[@annabackman3028]

👏👏👏👍😍

[@karinameier6707]

Meinen vollsten Respekt Andre 👍🇩🇪🇺🇦

[@golokavrndavana]

Wichtige Arbeit erledigen. ❤

[@annabackman3028]

I fully agree with you! 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦

[@scottbrisson9387]

My 3 year old son pointed at Brandon in the video and asked who you are? I said you ate a great man that does things to help people that are fighting with really bad people the Russians. He kissed you on my phone it was really sweet. Keep inspiring our future stay safe stay sober Slava Ukraine +++

[@scottbrisson9387]

Are a great man not ate

[@bonnienichalson5151]

Yes Brandon is a Great person eve with misspelling ✨👍Gooo BRANDON👍 💙💛🌻🇺🇦

[@scottbrisson9387]

Our young sons and daughters need to know the great men and women fighting for their future and that there are such people still in this world.

[@F2f3dom]

@@scottbrisson9387 Totally agree 💯🖤🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦✌️👌❤️ U Brandon 🖤

[@annabackman3028]

😂🥰 Small children are great at, and the most honest in sensing goodness and express that. 🫶

[@vincentadams4223]

Danke André! 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦

[@F2f3dom]

💯🖤🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦👌✌️

[@Nepartinis]

Andre, you are doing very hard, dangerous and important job. Thank you.

[@kimchubb1225]

Not only brave, selfless, and dedicated, but also very cool, he seems to be able to repair anything too. Best wishes Andre. Thank you Brandon

[@golokavrndavana]

He is not able to repair everything..

[@pRaX85815]

@@golokavrndavanaTrue. He wouldn't be able to repair you.

[@devonredhayter3290]

Great interview. We are currently in Ukraine volunteering (myself 🇨🇦 and another 🇩🇪 ) with Andre, and have been for many months… and it’s good to see him and the group getting the recognition it deserves. It’s not pretty work but we do our best. And thanks for the 🍕 and 🍔, Andre haha

[@golokavrndavana]

Nice.

[@feebeton]

Who needs glamour? You're doing great, thank you guys!

[@pacifist9805]

Many ask how to get in Ukraine as a volunteer. This is the kind of semi dangerous work they could do without special skills. If some bigger organization could make all organized and funded, there would be a long line of volunteers.

[@amiakins1444]

Secret work, the work the public cannot see, those of us who have been following you all this time do not need to see the exact hero it is going to in order to appreciate the value of components or good roads. The video of what you vould show at the drone house was proof enough @ukraine_tbic

[@ninemoonplanet]

If lives saved are worth €100,000 all of you are millionaires. Thank you 😊🇨🇦

[@F2f3dom]

Good man Logistics is vital and better roads saves lives Thanks for your work ++🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦💯🖤✌️

[@rhondabailey9238]

I often think while watching Ukraine supportive channel, How Sadly Amazing that the mainstream "News" does not show much on Ukraine. Ukraine's survival against the world's worst enemy should be major news EVERYDAY...Amazing work guys...Thanks Andre and Brandon💙

[@LynetteA68]

MSM SUCKS!!! 😡😡😡

[@ninemoonplanet]

I found Andre through you Brandon. I have sent funds, will do it again and again. He's figured out how to repair roads without big machines, many people and still gets it done. 👍🇺🇦🔱

[@ninemoonplanet]

I hope this bit helps. 👍🇺🇦🔱

[@pacifist9805]

I remember watching his driving through muddy road videos in the early days of war.

[@feebeton]

Same here. Brandon had casually mentioned him two years ago. Totally worth supporting.

[@LynetteA68]

Where can we find him in order to support him?

[@LynetteA68]

@@pacifist9805where can we follow and support Andre??

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Thanks for sharing this with us all, Brandon, keep well.....E....

[@ukraine_tbic]

Thanks for being here Eamonn!

[@golokavrndavana]

Great. ❤

[@F2f3dom]

@@eamonnclabby7067 Tak privit

[@suzyallen332]

Donated as usual. Never stopped. Thank you, Brandon. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@ninemoonplanet]

When I began supporting I thought "ok, I can do this for several months" and now it's written into my budget. I'm certainly not wealthy, but it sure adds up for the people in Ukraine. Worth every penny. 🤗

[@golokavrndavana]

How are you?

[@gmespia]

Thank you for your service Andre!

[@mrHBarry]

Thank you everyone who helps and supports Ukraine.

[@ZoomZoomMX3]

Thank you for keeping the roads going, i remember growing up with bad dirt roads and wash out it can literally shake your car apart... Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@F2f3dom]

💯🖤👌✌️🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@ninemoonplanet]

Washout + the right speed + a decent suspension = bumpy but not back breaking.

[@heilerko9349]

What an exceptional individual! I will certainly take inspiration from André West, so driven and hard working. Love the no bullshit attitude: Thanks Brandon! For giving us glimpses and understanding.

[@mikefinnegan3170]

Once again Brandon a captivating incredible interview giving real insight to what is actually happening in Ukraine. Love your work.

[@jrnmller1551]

Thanks Andre and Brandon!!

[@b0w3rick43]

Interesting interview! Didn't know about Andre and his work - but I see how important it is to keep these roads passable for medevac 😢 danke Andre 🙏🏻🇺🇦🇪🇺🇩🇪

[@DarkestAlice]

Great to see André again (I was introduced to his great work on Suchomimus' channel)! Glad, you did this portrait, Brandon, as you said that you would. It was wonderful to listen to you two. Thank you, André, for all the phenomenal work that you are doing. 🇺🇦

[@tiapina7048]

To have good logistics you need decent roads. Finding the way to be useful. Brilliant work.

[@katja988]

Looking forward to the video ,will watch it later.Andre is a legend. ♥️✌️💛💙🇺🇦♥️🐕

[@Amy-f3e]

Thank you for this interview

[@katja988]

Thank you for everything you do for Ukraine André!♥️✌️💛💙🇺🇦

[@loisshears8176]

Guys you both have astute minds to find a pathway through challenges to deliver outstanding good results. Brilliant!!! Thankyou Both for hanging in there ❤

[@tombh74]

So important work. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenfeeb355]

Glad to be here early. Слава Україні

[@pin9r]

Schnell, schnell! 😂 thank you sir 🫡

[@Elisabeth-j7s]

Thank you! Thank you for showing the harsh reality. Glory to the good people in the world! Slava Ukraine!

[@golokavrndavana]

Where are you based?

[@garyfilmer382]

Thank you, Brandon, excellent video, great to listen to you talking with Andre, with real insights. Good luck, Brandon, and stay safe! Razom do Peremoha 🇺🇦🔱Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🔱

[@haphappablap7684]

Really interesting discussion. What a pair of legends.

[@adamas4563]

++ Once again a great talk and a great cause. 👍

[@golokavrndavana]

++

[@aloragreenteam2343]

Thanks Guy's.... You are salt of the earth !.... Reality no BS ...nothing but facts ...thanks for all the love,dedication, honesty and hard work ! Big hug from Spain....am 70+ otherwise I certainly would stand by you fixing roads and what not !

[@golokavrndavana]

You can donate to real initiatives. And also speak with Spanish people, do they behave more nicely. They also tend to be harsh at times.

[@aloragreenteam2343]

@@golokavrndavana trust me I would if I could... struggle to make month end ..am pretty tight up in the local Animal Protection ( castration,feeding the stray's,Vets and what not acquires me still doing jobs .)we rescue lost & abandoned pets , repatriate & Prepare for adoption and taking care of the old and sick ..a never ending story...I know a view Germans and swiss that rescue pets in Ukraine..sadly we that we care are all poor depending on(to little) donations .

[@aloragreenteam2343]

@@golokavrndavana well here in south Andalusia not many are focused on other but them self...expats like me are rather rare....the media outlets are poorly ..on my FB wall I rarely get responses from natives...am not very social... so.. can not really say...my guess its the same within Animal Protectionism 🤔mostly expats that care

[@AcidMettSpeck]

Andre, du bist ein absoluter Ehrenmann! Mein vollsten Respekt für deine Arbeit und die erbrachten Opfer -- Ihr kämpft für die richtige Sache! Bleib Gesund! Andre, you are an absolute man of honor! I have the utmost respect for your work and the sacrifices you have made -- you are fighting for the right cause! Stay healthy!

[@littleduck3930]

What a great kid Andre is! Thanks for the chat with him.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Hear,hear....

[@imarlie5523]

Just bought 5 coffees 😂Thanks guys. 🙏🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇱🇻

[@golokavrndavana]

Great.

[@Gabriel-wx5fo]

You've always done wonderful job. People that you interview are creme de la creme. You have such a big heart Brandon.

[@golokavrndavana]

True. ❤

[@a_lethe_ion]

Gute Arbeit!

[@andriidubinin955]

Thank you Andre! 🙏❤ Thank you Brandon! 🙏❤

[@micumatrix]

Cool for posting this interview, so I could get to know Andre better. Really crazy stuff. I think he is fixing now the roads behind Pokrovsk now. Would be nice if the local ukrainian administrations would help him with materials etc. ✊🏻🍀🌻👏

[@golokavrndavana]

Andre is not great for Pokrovsk. It's a specific terrain there.

[@micumatrix]

@@golokavrndavana have you seen and tested his work?

[@heathercraig526]

Wonderful interview Brandon..thankyou for showing us these wonderful people❤🇦🇺

[@ibagm.8]

➕➕ well done 💙💛slava ukraini💙💛

[@golokavrndavana]

❤❤❤

[@satyrony]

Much needed exposure for one of the most cost-effective volunteers. The amount of car-repairs & precious ecav-time André has saved is enormous. If you're thinking of donating to a cause for Ukraine, this is it. Thank you, Brandon!

[@k.h.599]

❤

[@golokavrndavana]

❤

[@TheBerendir]

Comment for the algorithm ❤

[@FinUgShiet]

15:50 The same joy Andre's describing can be found in cycling even 😁

[@igorstar-dreamer]

God bless you. Thank you for the help!

[@feebeton]

Brandon, thank you for this and all you do. Much respect for the hard work André does, persistently, quietly and wisely. Let's keep up the support to keep them rolling!

[@ua244]

Thank you guys for your support

[@bina7915]

Brandon, please contact Rick the Ukrainian about this guy! Mabye there is something we can do for him? I am so thankful for people like you two. You give me hope for human kind. Hugs! 🌻🌹🖤❤️🌹🌻

[@golokavrndavana]

Do you have an email for Rick?

[@pietpiekstra-sl1vr]

Or Jake Broe ?

[@gian7707]

I'm 6 mins in and I already love this guy. Thinking about people like Nikka and Andre is what rips my guts out, when I think about frontline movements. Thank you so much Brandon for having him on. Can't wait to watch the rest...Still smoking like a walrus I see, mate. Cheers bro, take care of the cats and birds...Stay, Stay, Stay You'll get us all killed..sorry, that was farken hilarious !

[@buggaboo2707]

Sounds like Ukraine needs a civilian engineer corps or something.... even military

[@golokavrndavana]

Also.

[@lutterworthwants7173]

He good man help Ukraine with there roads. Martin from Lutterworth uk

[@lukeamato423]

Guys like him are worth their weight in gold, a thinker

[@neilcook4686]

Stay safe, everyone, plus four more words

[@garthmckeil9539]

++ Now that was a shrewd piece of Vlogging. Letting us know another of the salt of the earth types that are making a real difference.... I suspect that these less flashy people dont generate the same enthusiasm from the general populous, but those that have been following and backing you for any time... are the ones that value this road work... like they valued your support for ecoflows, drone parts, medical appliances, and other not so flashy but truly important initiatives.

[@godwrote01]

Thank you to also put a spotlight on this volunteer work, important works tha help many people and as mentioned also military purposes. And yes if a repaired street just saved 1 Life - it is enough PS: aaround 40min is that outgoing 155 Art Fire ?

[@jackbenny4458]

Thank you for your hard work!

[@golokavrndavana]

Less thanking, more working/going out.

[@kiciuko]

What is he doing is just so great, thank you for showing that :) interesting as always!

[@spaz_matic]

When you get a German talking about their car there's a certain twinkle in their eyes.

[@dennisjk768]

And he brought his beautiful Audi to serve and die there

[@MarieAndree442]

Can’t afford an Audi so here is team VW!! 🇨🇦

[@golokavrndavana]

​@@MarieAndree442: There are many ways to help.. But be careful.

[@annabackman3028]

I can't believe a job, so important, gets so little recognition! You all working on the roads, you're worth your weight in gold 👏❤️🙏 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦

[@JR-mh8vn]

I drove lots of lots of times from the Netherlands to Leipzig and there was this part of road with concrecete (not sure excatly where think half way or more near the end) and they were fixing that part for more then half a year and every time we drove past (went twice a month there to work for a week almost 7 months straight) you saw the guys doing absolutely nothing and there was no progess deffintely some corrupt things hapenning there on the road, here in the Netherlands they will close a road for a weekend and work 24 hours a day to get it open before the work week begins so it can be done right.

[@bonnienichalson5151]

Netherlands is a place for People ! Wonderful Resource Management! 👍🇺🇦👍✨💛💙🌻

[@Dimka43]

This guy is awesome! What does that you can do so much good stuff I'm just fixing the road so that 1 evac is happening guys don't die from pain going through those potholes... I am watching this and keep thinking what a genius this kid is! Thank you for sharing this Brandon ! People like that never get enough appreciation !

[@KatsCats2619]

Thanks for sharing this Brandon 🇺🇦💙💛😊

[@justmehello5543]

I drove from Detroit to St. Catherines and hit the only pothole i seen just to feel at home and could barely feel it. thanks for sharing your video with Andre.

[@GloriaHoulihan]

Thank you Andre for your marvellous work.Thank you Brandon for keeping us all informed.

[@fontfroide1]

So nice André is oké. I am only on YT and suddenly his video’s stopt, so I was worried something happend. 😘

[@feebeton]

Hi! He stopped uploading because it wasn't worth the time he had to put in. The other media has been more efficient. It might have been nice to give a notice to his few viewers, but he already has an insane workload and some things just slip through i guess.

[@fontfroide1]

@@feebeton I understand 👍😘

[@feebeton]

@@fontfroide1 On the other hand, his YT brought him one of his co-workers, who joined him this summer. So maybe it was still worth it, just not financially.

[@sickmit3481]

Improving little things like potholes will have a massive effect on the effeciency of troop movement. Find more of these small problems and start to fix them and it will have the same effect which all adds up in the end

[@Alie01]

You can support Brandon and his efforts for Ukraine here: www.paypal.com/paypalme/enveten917 www.buymeacoffee.com/ukrainetbic Additional ways to donate are posted in the About section on the channel. You can become a channel member here www.youtube.com/@ukraine_tbic/join Thank you to everyone who helps. If you can't support financially, your viewership, likes, shares and comments go a long way also. Thank you 🙏

[@golokavrndavana]

Uppskattat.

[@no8637]

Thanks

[@audreybarnes6527]

Great video Brandon. Is it possible to do another interview with Jake? His keen to push back against the Trump narrative that Ukraine is lost. Thank you to you both.

[@golokavrndavana]

Not with Jake. Brandon is much much better than Jake.

[@K12war]

Danke Andre!

[@michaeljohnson3256]

Great work Andre there is a job for everybody to do and it all save lives well done mate 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@golokavrndavana]

Yes, 'jobs' for everybody.. But you have to find quality people.

[@treborlive4546]

Sent some funds. Sorry it has been awhile. Coming out of tough times but will crank up donations.

[@golokavrndavana]

Good. Appreciated.

[@amiakins1444]

I hear that. Had my bank acct hacked right before Christmas last year. Messed me up for quite a few months.

[@Stinanordland]

Grüße aus Deutschland !!!

[@eveolszewska1975]

You do great work . I see what a toilets taken on you psychologically and you wouldn't be human if it hasn't. Stay safe ! Glory to Ukraine !

[@joshharrold8727]

loved this one Brandon u need to keep in contact with that guy he is the one guy besides you i would trust my money with .

[@golokavrndavana]

A lot of Great info.. Much appreciated. ❤

Thank you for the video. A lot of the times the best people dont get the spot light they deserve.

[@xshotnoob]

what a guy !!!

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you very much for your regular videos, Brandon.

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Wonderful work and an amazing person who works hard just like you Brandon to help Ukraine! You are heroes, thank you! 👏❤ Slava Ukraini 👋🇸🇪❤🇺🇦👍!

[@golokavrndavana]

What do you do for Ukraine?

[@jessicamorrell4713]

Thank the Spirit of the Universe for the helpers.

[@amiakins1444]

I asked in one of the Community Q&A's. How is Philip? I often think of him from the early days when you all were doing civilian evacs.

[@golokavrndavana]

He is alright.. But he needs more support as usual.

[@Nyllsor]

Great talk, it was very intresting! Best of luck to you both! :)

[@traviserickson3603]

those kittens really gave you hell there huh XD

[@shamrock4500]

Thanks Brandon for introducing Andre to us, he's a brave lad.

[@rainerstrunz6459]

Danke Andre

[@LynetteA68]

Another 😇! God bless EVERY 😇 who helps Ukraine!!! Nanaya I hullo um Ukrainian I kana~ ✌🏼 & 🫶🏼 my Ukrainian friends! ❤CHAHTA OKLA🪶 ❤from THE CHOCTAW NATION🪶 (America) 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦

[@thegodofhellfire]

The cats and bird. 😂

[@a_lethe_ion]

Yeah. Influencer crap is more a liability than help. You do work bc its the right thing to do.

[@lesezeichen7203]

A King among men!

[@carolevincent7743]

LOL telling kittens to stay in a box!

[@golokavrndavana]

It's normal.

[@badstar9670]

This absolutely needs to be fixed. Logistics win wars. Selfishness and greed definitely lose them.

[@golokavrndavana]

Logistics are indeed important.. They can help.

[@twiga57]

This a great video especially if hold out the the End. I say good job keeping them guessing!

[@Thaidory]

Mobilization stuff has improved. Few days ago a law has been passed that allows brigades sign contracts directly with applicants for a certain posititon. So if you want to be a mechanic in ZSU - it has become way easier.

[@golokavrndavana]

Where do you get your info from?

[@Thaidory]

@@golokavrndavana I'm in Ukrainian military.