How Ukrainian Tank Crews Near Kharkiv Seized A Position Called 'Moscow'

During a September counteroffensive by Ukraine's armed forces, about 400 towns in the Kharkiv region were liberated from Russian occupiers. Ukrainian tank crews spoke to RFE/RL about how they launched a surprise attack that pushed out Russian troops from their fortified positions.
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[@georgeorwell7291]

Mad respect... for these guys, no Idea how they walk with balls that size. I hope peace can return to ukraine soon.

[@glenn3646]

Whaaat clearing mines? Balls of steel they got

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛

[@raxsavvage]

thats what the tractors are for

[@larsrons7937]

A surprisingly large number of the Ukrainian forces are women. Those women have big balls too. I fact I think all Ukrainians have big balls, women and men, civilian and soldiers, old and young. I've never seen a whole nation of true heroes like this. *Slava Ukraini! - Heroyam Slava!*

[@69birdboy]

Nuclear Armageddon

[@ian_F.]

Drones are game changer ,,and also balls of steel,

[@GigiDuruDuru]

Did anyone else notice the age of the best fighters in wars? Mature men who already raised their children, experienced enough to keep cool heads in extreme situations

[@meilinchan7314]

Yup, I noticed the same too these past few weeks. Many of the officers are often old or grizzled men.

[@GigiDuruDuru]

@@meilinchan7314 they are not even officers , they are in their fifties and they are fighting soldiers and some dumb armies don't even enlist over 40. Big mistake ,wars should be fought by men who already raised they children and more prepared for dying . They send 18 year kids to slaughter who never had a beer or a girlfriend to die. that's a shame and pure stupidity

[@kathleenmann7311]

Don't dismiss the "Boomers" 😁🦾🇺🇦

[@PickIeweasel]

Old vets, like the guy that said the commander is usually on the mission which is the soviet way but was commanding from hq with drone eye view. A warrior that adapts is a warrior that survives

[@danielfourie1360]

I turned 50 the other day but seen the age of some of these guys I feel great they deserve respect!well done

[@relic69]

Well, congratulations, enjoy your youth! I recently turned 70, don't believe it or accept it. Yet I would certainly take up arms and defend my beautiful country as well. Pray to an end to this disgraceful aggression.

[@danielfourie1360]

Thanks man I'm sure you would whoop ass there but these chaps are definitely heroes and seen them mostly not spring chickens and doing this shit gave me confidence!

[@spartanconscience2693]

@@relic69 I hope you didnt believe or accept it when NATO and the USA attacked with disgraceful aggression against Libya, Syria, Serbia, Iraq, Afghanistan? and especially the freedom fighters and patriots the Taliban when they defend their country against these two terrorists?

[@kathleenmann7311]

@@relic69 72, and I would too. (again) 😁 🦾🇺🇦🤝🦾🇺🇲 =✌️👌

[@bigdada018]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏✌🍀💛💙

[@achmadsuhebi3537]

Great respect from Indonesian to Ukrainian fighters. 🇮🇩🇺🇦!

[@aaronkosminski4257]

lol but the AZOV would kill you look it up bro

[@gsrathore6920]

I am from India and very very happy to see the courage of Ukrainian soldiers

[@antispindr8613]

REALLY?

[@almanduku9043]

They don't care about you

[@notthebot45678]

Thank you mate

[@gsrathore6920]

@@notthebot45678 welcome

[@MultiJejje]

@@gsrathore6920 I heard that Indian press is reporting this war more Russian side. Is this true?

[@remainprofane7732]

The tank commander staying behind to direct the battle from an overhead drone is so awesome. Finally, all those hours of playing Company of Heroes 2 have paid off for him. Slava Ukraine from 🇨🇦

[@spartanconscience2693]

I find it hypocritical how you side with Ukraine when Canada is a major human rights violator of its indigenous people. Try focusing your hollow praise into fixing your own home first .

[@brokenpotato438]

@@spartanconscience2693 why do you people hide in the responses of other comments and not comment openly?

[@spartanconscience2693]

@@brokenpotato438 It my personal preference. Confront them head on.

[@brokenpotato438]

@@spartanconscience2693 so find some logical fallacy to attack someone over to defend your beloved empire? thats your definition of confronting someone head on?

[@spartanconscience2693]

@@brokenpotato438 And what fallacy is that? When someone is attacking Russia who attacked Ukraine but disregards the fact that NATO and the USA behaved far worse attacking Libya, Syria, Serbia, Iraq, Afghanistan causing tens of millions refugees and cost the lives if millions more. I am just pointing out their hypocrisy. If pointing out this hypocrisy bothers you then that is your problem.

[@maureenstevens6824]

You might not want to teach the enemy your strategies..... Never tell your enemy his mistakes. But you're doing an awesome job.

[@frank-t6857]

True

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

Yup, when your enemy is making a mistake it's best to just let him keep doing it.

[@sathinel77]

They learned guerilla tactics, and they can operate themselves without need to ask back to the generals, what to do, and they can withdraw if the situation get bad! The tactics well known! The main thing in this is intelligence, and real time information on enemy, and your troops! The RuSSians don't have this, and to train them to this??! Ukraine had 8 years!

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Maureen Stevens • Military analysts having been pointing out Russia's mistakes almost since the start of the invasion. The only failure they've fixed is to concentrate their forces. Russia still hasn't been able to solve its logistics problems, probably, at least in part, due to corruption. And you don't create a competent NCO Corps in a matter of months. Ukraine has been developing its corps since 2014 whereas Russia's military has stagnated. Russia's top-down leadership leads to the complaints we hear on intercepted phone calls with the problems with commanders. If you listen to the Ukrainians, they all knew their mission and that they weren't even part of the main attack. But Russia continues to make the same mistake of inadequate training. Neither Putin nor any of his generals grasp the difference in performance training makes. As long as Russia sends untrained troops to Ukraine, Russia will lose.

[@tarmaque]

@@yvonnetomenga5726 A very good breakdown of the problems with Russian forces compared to the strengths of the Ukrainians. Russia pretty much can't win short of nuking Ukraine into submission, which in itself isn't a win but an admission of failure. An attitude of "If I can't have it, nobody else can either."

[@biggie4310]

You are true warriors and the world stands with Ukraine. Stay safe and i'll pray you come back alive.

[@u.h.h4915]

@@ruialbano5340 🇸🇪👍🏻💛💙✨✨✨

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

Well see next week what true warriors are when the counter offensive starts. Indeed the world doesn't stand with them.

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛

[@annakam3854]

@@ruialbano5340 slave Ukraine as part of Russia!

[@enzosoprano6992]

The deep state stands for Ukrain. The ukrainian Gov and his army are not good. You take you're informations from the TV . What you don't understand is that a lot of people in Ukrain are Russian and a lot of Ukrainian are against Ukrainian gov and army. The Ukranian army is even killing his hown people by bombing towns and villages. Most of people listenning to TV and radio don't understand what is really going on as we are being lied to by propaganda.

[@designdl1964]

You guys are unreal, so professional, heroes and real credit to Ukraine 🇺🇦💛💙hope you all can keep safe ✌️

[@spartanconscience2693]

I hope who made the same comment to the Taliban who were fighting for their country against the terrorists EU, NATO and the USA?

[@timsullivan4566]

An excellent report - have not seen any remotely this comprehensive in covering a single military action. Well done.

[@akbeal]

Ukrainian military has developed into a really strong fighting force. Amazing to see this!

[@annas-g166]

I couldn't agree with you more. I must admit that at the beginning of the war I was one of those who was worried about the Ukrainian army coping with the Russian invasion, but boy the Ukranian soldiers are GOOD at what they do and they're so brave. As for the Russians......well not so good or brave.

[@PapaGringo1]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@BrianXPaul]

True that! 🇺🇦

[@sharon_shaw]

Slava ❤️🇺🇦❤️ Ukraini...the country's military is doing Ukraine proud while the looting, raping, war criminals of the ruzzky force is a picture of medieval barbarism

[@petrkovacs3191]

@@annas-g166 I was the same at the beginning of Invasion.. but years of preparation, fights in east since 2014, high morale of defenders and helping hands (weapons, information) from EU, US etc. showed us how good Ukraine Army realy is and I cannot be more happy for it.

[@lornamorgan3575]

There is a village called Moscow in Ayrshire, Scotland. It has been flying Ukrainian flags since this invasion. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@Cydonius1]

they probably scared ukrainians gonna steal their haggis

[@lornamorgan3575]

@@Cydonius1 no, we like them. We'd make sure they got the good steak pie. It's the Russian army that's got sticky fingers, so they get they get the grease filled Lidl haggis.

[@scipion34]

@@Cydonius1 you got the wrong stereotype bro

[@dougaltolan3017]

@@lornamorgan3575 eww! Lidl haggis....

[@Mestari1Gaming]

@@lornamorgan3575 Lidl got some decent cheap german crap. Their cheap bootleg cola is pretty good.

[@MichaelSteimer]

The Ukrainian Army is doing an awesome job. Thank you so much for your brave service

[@spartanconscience2693]

I say the same praise for the Taliban. You do know KZbin only shows Ukrainian victories and have banned Russian ones.

[@hunter111uk]

Good Video, thanks for posting. What incredible courage from the Sappers leading the attack whilst dealing with the Mines and Booby Traps left by the Orcs.

[@localvetUK]

There are no word's to express the bravery they have shown in battle. Slava Ukrainia ✌️ 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 ✌️

[@dotdashdotdash]

@whaaa t Victory At Any Price ✌🏼🇺🇦

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛

[@gonbrancovasques511]

KILL THE NAZIS .... KILL THE UKRO-ORKOS NAZIS OF THE CRIMINAL CLOWN PIGLENSKY "BUNKER HITLER"

[@twelvestitches984]

You're not just hero's for Ukraine but hero's for the world.

[@pasole156]

heroes*

[@raishaferreira8099]

That's true! God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛

[@aaronkosminski4257]

except the AZOV right that emberasing to them qnd should stop it

[@enzosoprano6992]

Part of Ukranian army is corrupted. Just make your own research instead of buying the propaganda from the TV.

[@johnzajac9849]

heroes!

[@jmc2903]

Many of these men are not young, but have I’m sure lots a worldly experience to help them command and fight.

[@justpassingby2358]

I am really impressed by the calm professionalism and civil behaviour of these soldiers.

[@Digmen1]

Very brave men, and well trained. I salute you!

[@thomashedeby8460]

You are the defenders of Europe, may you all return home, the world Is with you all the way Ukraine, Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦👍🏼 from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@derHallen_Ch.]

Agreed!

[@shahrahman4368]

T.H. - Heros of Europe has lost four regions of their own mother land. What a hero ?

[@rhys1564]

@@shahrahman4368 Tick tock, Tick tock…

[@zlukabober8366]

@@shahrahman4368 that is, are you glad that you live in feudal India, and glad that 4 regions joined feudal Russia and became slaves like you?

[@Silverheart1956]

​@@shahrahman4368 "lost four regions of their own mother land." What a really ignorant statement. How were they lost ? 1. Putin initiates aggressions and invades a county. 2. Then he drives out the citizens of the area fleeing from the war and destruction he is causing 3. Then He deliberately targets civilian men, women and children in the area that didn't flee to escape the war. 4. Then he deports and nationalists left to Russian gulags, so that hardly anyone is left. 5. Then he imports Russians and Russian loyalists into the area to populate the area with sympathizers. 6. The he hold a biased election that strongly favors a vote to become part of Russia and then declares the area to be Russian. 7. Then stupid people who cannot understand how crooked and dishonest this process is, say foolish things like " Ukraine lost four regions of their own land". Major problems with this kind of backwards thinking. 1. The people who think this way exhibit a lack of rational thinking skills. 2. The World does not recognize the legally dishonest land grab. The World recognizes those four regions as belonging to Ukraine. The only people who recognize this is Putin and his yes men. 3. The Big problem. Ukraine does not recognize the rigged, illegal process by which stupid Russians are claim the regions as their own; AND they are coming for their land with their hearts remembering the innocent civilians that Putin targeted and killed to take these lands of Ukraine from them. Ukriane is DETERMINED and does not intend to give up. AND presently, they are winning and Russian Troops are running. Even Putin is running to his little hideaway because of a coup attempt. Has Putin ever visited his troops, giving their lives for his fascist ambitions. "What a hero ?" No ! Putin is no hero; he is just a coward. (Note: President Zelensky visits his troops on the front often to encourage and praise their progress) Funny I don't hear you bragging about Russian forces being right outside Kyiv Oh wait ! That right they could not take the city and were forced to retreat. Funny you don't speak of the advances of the Ukrainian forces on the fronts. Oh, Ukraine would like to thank Putin for donating all those tanks, armaments and ammunitions to the Ukrainian war effort against Russian forces. Because of all the military hardware and munitions the fleeing Russian soldiers left behind when they deserted their posts and ran, Russia has become the greatest provider of military hardware and munitions to the Ukrainian forces of all the nations of the world. Many Thanks to Russia for greatly aiding the cause of defeating Russia by your very generous donations. Be Well, DZ

[@MCMilitaryForce]

It is very futuristic commanding troops from a drone from above, almost like a RTS game

[@12.8millionviews5]

What impressed me about this operation was the expert command and control of the troops using the drone technology and the experience of the soldiers in demining that preserved lives and equipment. Priceless!

[@1RedDwarf]

You guys are awesome, much love and respect from Canada.

[@KickAndDestroy]

Excellent cooperation for those old tankers taking commands from a kid who's got a better understanding of modern technology. No ego just victory.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

Well they are in his hands at those moments. The guys who are set in that possition not only has to have high IQ level and tactical and field knowledge, but also a strong psychology, because every moving dot on the screen is a real person, its not a game, he is basically holding their lives in his hands....

[@katpuss6564]

Trained to be sociopathic morons, who have scant care for human life. Put them on the front line and they'll all need nappies.

[@joro5748]

Impressive professionalism and creativity. It's also impressive how old some of these guys are for fighting troops. Thank you for fighting for us, too!

[@rodneyfernan4537]

This men are smart and did lots of training. There ranks just like the West. Lower ranks can make a decision with out delays from top ranks officers. Goodluck Ukraine 🇺🇦 keep fighting and win full victory ✌️

[@harryhole5786]

You are really heroes. Slava Ukraini, and good luck to you guys.

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛

[@larsrons7937]

Slava Ukraini! - Heroyam Slava!

[@user-wz3cg1gg5z]

СТРАННО НА РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ- ВДРУГ ГОВОРЯТ 👏👏👏

[@harryhole5786]

@@user-wz3cg1gg5z Нет. русский уже не в моде

[@shannonstraughan4383]

These Ukrainian soldiers are amazing. They are to be admired and respected. I see many "mature" men fighting for Ukraine, not a bunch of little immature Scallywags like in the Russian troops. God bless these brave warriors! Amidst all of the turmoil going on around them, they keep their calm and stay cool and collected. Every day they know there is a chance it might be their last but they fight the good fight. I look forward to the day when Ukraine is victorious and these soldiers can go home to their loved ones. God bless Ukraine and it's soldiers, civilians, children, and creatures. May they soon have peace and be able to sleep without fear of dying. Glory to Ukraine and Godspeed! Much respect from the United States 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@thebusybee7080]

I look forward to the day when Ukraine is accepted into NATO. Slava Ukraini!

[@seaglance]

This is just the last news. You'll never see it on your chanels. September 29: "About 30 people were killed during the shelling of a column of refugees near Kharkov. According to preliminary data, about 30 people were killed during the shelling of a column of refugees in the Kharkiv region by the Armed Forces of Ukraine" September 30: "24 people became victims of a strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a convoy of cars waiting for passage to the liberated part of the Zaporozhye region. Among them, 11 men and 13 women. 36 people were injured. Of these, 24 men, 11 women and one child." Indeed, true mature men!

[@Tlberias]

@@seaglance U forgot to mention that your "news" are russian propaganda. Happens.

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Ukraine has both mature and younger scallywags. Their devious pranks are giving the Orcs fits.

[@Cursed_Mark]

@@seaglance "This is just the last news. You'll never see it" Because it doesn't exist, which is why you are either unwilling or unable to provide a link.

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Its refreshing to hear armor being used the way it's suppose to be. As a fighting team.

[@norwegian36]

Impressive! Stay strong! Support from Norway! Slava Ukraini !

[@colincook7995]

Wow incredible tactics and very brave men, may you prevail. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️

[@Jonahenotis10]

That is how a professional army operates. Impressive. Keep it up. Slava Ukraini!

[@als4817]

Western military doctrine at work, and great to see better weapons on the infantry, clothing, everything this great army needs ! Let's keep the supplies coming, the world is behind Ukraine !! Slava Ukraine !!

[@TheNinyo77]

@@als4817 no the world isn't !!! Not at all , NATO govts are with these corrupt c---ts not their people ,F--- NATO and USA , GB etc .

[@Rusty_Gold85]

UK training has worked. Outclasses Russian structures. There would be a whole lot more the NATO experts are learning and make them confident they are a weaker enemy

[@TheNinyo77]

@@Rusty_Gold85 UK ???😂🤣😂🤣😂 They couldn't train their own ffs ,beat outa every country they invaded ,hanging onto the yanks coat tails for grim death lol , remember what the American command said after Musa Quala in Helmand !!! " USA can no longer rely on UK for ground force back up " lol lol , you ran outa afghanistan,Iraq ,Ireland , your empire days are long gone ffs , afraid of everyone now lol.

[@1SCme]

US military watching training and maneuver videos have noted the only way to tell they aren't western troops is by the uniform - I don't think Putin's fodder could pick this up in a couple weeks between shots of vodka.

[@analinacalusay6569]

Glory to Eukrane! God is with you all.God bless all the soldiers of Eukrane!

[@chris714n83yh1]

Thanks for the solid, clear footage/reportage.

[@arthus-itak3712]

Coordinated troops. That s always the best way to choose and do the right moove and right decision at the right time. 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦 From 🇲🇫🐸

[@marcinrozalski2009]

You are true heroes to me. You defend your land, your homes, your identity, your country, your freedom and family and loved ones. SLAVA UKRAINE !!! 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

[@lucadaniele9154]

You should know that bandera an Ukrainian officer killed hundred of polish during the WWII and recently zelensky nominated him as a national hero . The fact is that Russia took 4 regions under the Russian flag . Slava Russia …

[@judithsaunders3634]

SLAVA UKRAINE

[@judithsaunders3634]

@@lucadaniele9154 I see Russia is trying to bring back both Bandera and Nazi.

[@xdstomperxd]

@@lucadaniele9154 Even the citizens dont want it. Russian bot. You are losing the war, how does it feel? Lyman just got sieged.

[@johnfaw]

@@lucadaniele9154 ORCS killed thousands of Polish soldiers and blamed the nazis. They were lying thieves even way back then

[@Glen.Danielsen]

This Ukraine army is smart, brave, and strong. This limited ammunition situation will surely be fixed in the future. They will remember _supply,_ and have lines running with constant stocks of ammunition, etc. 🇺🇸💛🇺🇦

[@joehealy6376]

Old Soviet tank design was small, fast, reliable, cheap. The tanks carries limited number of round of main gun ammo because the life expectancy was measured in hours and exchange ratio of 3 to 1 would be ok. NATO tanks carry 40-50 round range, Russian carry 20-30 rounds. Israeli Merkava can carry over 90. The Israeli expect their tanks to live and outright the enemy against 10 to 1 odds or worse. There battle field experience show this and they held.

[@Killerpixel11]

The "problem" isn't that they lack ammo, it's the tank design. The T-72 has an autoloader that only carries 22 rounds. There's some more storage in the hull, but manual reloading isn't really a thing unless it's an absolute emergency. So they have to pull back, top up the autoloader and go in again. Western armies don't use autoloaders (which are bulky) in their MBT, which gives them one additional crewmember and more space for ammo that is manually reloaded.

[@Roddy1965]

Amazing army and men. Slava Ukraini.

[@d.marques4700]

Ukrainian troops are true heroes, brave and smart! "Slava Ukraini!"

[@Slavic_Socialist]

Слава Україні! They are very disciplined

[@LexMakarov]

under the slogan "glory to Ukraine" Ukrainians slaughtered Poles and Czechs, ask Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia, all of Europe repeats the Ukrainian Nazi slogan and they say that there are no Nazis in Ukraine.

[@simohayha6160]

and handsome

[@UltimateEntity]

visited Ukraine once from Hungary, Ukrainians are very charming and friendly

[@Slavic_Socialist]

@@UltimateEntity When I was a kid I went to my grandma’s village for a couple of summers everyone was so nice to me in Ukraine. I was born in Kyiv but grew up in America

[@SknezE]

These guys are so impressive. Everything about this is so impressive. The command, the creativity, the courage... It's like they've done this for decades and one knows this is new to many of them. Truely incredible.

[@RF23232]

They're doing this since 2014.

[@raishaferreira8099]

Salmo 18 for protection ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛

[@pulpfiction3609]

great comment

[@Just2Epic4U]

My dude was playing real life command and conquer with that real time drone call outs. Damn. Effective Tank squadron control.

[@stanpetek]

Great man thanks man i can not believe the job you guys are doing bless Ukrainians from Slovenia and Australia

[@TheBongReyes]

The further the Ukrainians get away from Soviet/Russian way of warfare. The more successes they achieve. Tanks supported by infantry… very alien to Russians. But that’s how modern warfare is. Look, the Russians had their own ATGMs but couldn’t stop the Ukrainians. Meanwhile, Ukrainians using Stugna-Ps, NLAWs & Javelins… highly effective.

[@johnfaw]

ORCS only know how to loot and pillage

[@brianhaase9612]

The russian army is a shit show! Putins generals have been bullshiting Putin for years! They are corrupt as he is!

[@c.a.saunders2819]

" It demoralized the enemy ". " We wanted it more than they did ". These are always keys to a victory. Congratulations, and applause to the heroes of this war. There are so many! These guys are truly an historic force. They will be written along side of the greatest battle efforts in warfare history no doubt! Keep the hammer down guys, victory is your final act and it will be coming soon! God bless you all as you take back your beautiful country. 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Glory to God, Victory for Ukraine, Rise Free Nations!

[@Miamcoline]

Awesome tactics and coordination! So important. I hope all these amazing people defending their homes with a smile make it back.

[@lolavanenburg1647]

Victory for all of Ukraine 🇺🇦 my prayers and blessings to all of you brave men and women..❤❤love from Liverpool Uk 🇬🇧

[@legendary-sunak205]

What an example of bravery by all Ukranian populations and soldiers. 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦

[@natalyapetrii4038]

You are being robbed by your government, and you are glad.

[@underzepump2905]

Respect to the brave Ukrainians defending their country against the Ork horde from ruzzia

[@enriquesantos2817]

More video right

[@pededautclaude8178]

Ils ont une putains de volonté, slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🍀 💖 💋 💪 🦊

[@karlpetz7319]

this is a Fakevideo god bless russia

[@MrBouawat]

You guys are heroes. You guys are defending humanity from extinction. Glory to Ukraine

[@irina8551]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pInLgoSaaZuYaNE

[@stevenleslie8557]

I thought the same thing. God has chosen the best soldiers in the world at this time to save the free world from tyranny. You can bet other dictators are taking notes of this action and having heightened levels of anxiety.

[@jimbob6490]

defending humanity from extinction seems a bit extreme but they are not just fighting for their freedom in a way the ability of the Ukrainians to defend themselves is acting as a deterrent to attacking china because of the similar geopolitical situation of both nations

[@Slavic_Socialist]

@Blunt Nobody cares, putin bot

[@Cursed_Mark]

@Blunt "Source you ask?" So you can't provide a link, then.

[@fuadkebagusan1299]

Well done ...GBU...Slava Ukraine...❤️ l from 🇲🇨for Great soldiers ✊✊

[@piccolo2141]

Yes

[@dungeonmaster1971]

Brave, courageous warriors. Slava Ukraini. ❤️🇺🇦❤️

[@Fantomas-dj7xq]

Because they have Russian roots

[@timmardon6161]

As an ex Brit Tank soldier this fantastic news!! Well done guys keep going!!

[@stuartbeard966]

The bravery and brilliance of Ukrainian soldiers will echo throughout history. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Slava Ukraine! Canada stands with all of your brave men, women and children.

[@malinericson4065]

Keep up the good work dear bravehearts and defenders of Ukraine! Please stay strong, have high spirit and be safe! We love you all! Slava Ukraini!// Love and light from Sweden 🙏🏼🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦💪🏼🌻

[@brohan914]

Soldiers fighting and commanders commanding. What a concept!

[@nataliahartung734]

Heute ist Ukrainische Armie der Nummer 1 in der ganzen Welt! 300 Spartaner !!! Slawa Ukraine!!!! 💙💛👏👏👏🙏🇩🇪

[@robfer5370]

That is some top class soldiering, well done lads keep up the phenomenal work. 💪💙💛 "Slava Ukraini!" 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@edide1627]

We can't forget that russia actually sent their best-trained troops in these "special operations" (most of which are dead or wounded by now) and also sent and used their best equipment. So there is a huge win for Ukraine for not losing this war and surrendering in the beginning, but what they (Ukrainian solders) archived during this ongoing counter-offensive is simply breathtaking in every aspect, and we can see that in russias reaction (mobilization, threatening nuclear strikes etc.). Every time russia threatens with use of nuclear strikes is an admission that they are losing this war.

[@atmosrepair]

Exactly right. And it was very shaky there for a moment when they had the 40 mile long convoy heading into Kiev. Belarus needs to be held accountable as well.

[@seaglance]

Meanwile rocket strikes on the points of temporary deployment of units of the 81st Airborne Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Armed Forces of Ukraine. - Ed.) and the warehouse of rocket and artillery weapons of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk People's Republic, destroyed up to two hundred nationalists, 23 units of military equipment and over 30 tons of ammunition for cannon and rocket artillery.

[@kennethnoland8246]

So true love it great job

[@Tlberias]

@@seaglance U again forgot to mention "said russia". Which is just as believable as my dog pretending he didnt destroy the living room.

[@RealNotallGaming]

best trained troops WHERE???? pppfff

[@jake2.035]

No one has commented on the age of these tank crews, they look like some experienced dudes and so I'm not surprised they were able to fire so many rounds in such a short space of time. Experience in war is so important.

[@MrWhiteyPt]

But the commander of the operation seemed like a kid to me. Of course that is the generation with the skills to operate drones, so it makes sense.

[@4tech404]

They are old because of how old the tanks are. Most of them were trained during soviet union. The newer crews either are in training or on the newer models.

[@arog7493]

@@katiedotson704 I would be careful about saying everyone supported the war until they were called to action. Just wouldn't say they don't support the war publicly because they risk 15 years in jail. As, presumably, a westerner I think it's hard to quite understand how that feels. Now that they are being called to the frontlines and face the reality of dying, those 15 years in jail don't seem so bad and now you do see how many are actually against this senseless war with how many are leaving the country and shooting recruitment centers.

[@Nubbe999]

I guess everyone has a basic understanding of everything, but in general, I think younger people maybe had the opportunity to learn NATO standards and tactics and older people know the older weapon systems better. I'm glad they succeeded and hope no Ukrainians were killed or injured.

[@ddhsd]

@@Nubbe999 I read an interview recently with the UKR Army Chief of Staff who mentioned the disastrous performance of the UKR forces in 2014-15 in Donbas led to the embrace of Western military thinking and training. He concluded a Soviet style army that Ukraine fielded in 2014 would not be able to defeat a larger Russian army with identical top down control and tactics. The learning curve was short and brutal for Ukraine (they essentially lost and the war became a stalemate) in 2014-15. But they spent the next 7 years preparing for this 2022 war with Russia intending to beat them. So far the change in tactics has worked much better than most of us expected.

[@jasonhewitt1129]

Every time I see a burned out vehicle with a z on it it brings a big ole smile to ma face keep it up Ukraine 👍

[@rachmarino4400]

Salute for Ukrainian warrior from Indonesian people.

[@adriankalinowskiii2485]

Ukrainian are heroes!! I support them as i can !! Slava Ukrainie!! Greetings from Poland🇵🇱🇺🇦🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@legneil]

It’s time to stop

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Poland is doing an amazing job. Thank you from America.🇺🇸

[@Slavic_Socialist]

@@legneil Nobody cares what you think

[@braveworld2707]

*Героям слава!*

[@pan_santiago]

@@braveworld2707 herojam slava but fuck Bandera.

[@heckyeahhd145]

Ukraine can be so incredibly proud of their soldiers! My Heart goes out to all of you!

[@philippschwartzerdt3431]

That is commanding 1:1 - to have full top oversight on the battlefield and not trying to be mixed into the midst like the Russian command structure, loosing striking opportunities and the battle. It also shows that the reform of the Ukrainian armed forces has been very successful on many levels, now only air-support (not just drones) is missing, to further improve and complete the Ukrainian armed forces combined striking capabilities.

[@michaelkimber6203]

Fighting smart 👍. Keep up the terrific work. Moscow AND St. Petersburg in one battle. 😱 😂. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@ZiGGi03]

Honestly I will be reading books about this conflict from any soldiers who decide to write them , the stories these men must have in the first huge European war since ww2 . Bothers nothing but respect 🫡 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ivanoctavian5500]

I will respect Ukraine when they will give back the Hungarian and Romanian territories

[@MultiJejje]

@@ivanoctavian5500 I will respect you never.

[@ivanoctavian5500]

@@MultiJejje I don't need your respect, I'm asking why Ukraine is not giving back the territories witch doesn't belong to them. One of them is called Cernauti and belongs to Romania. Read about

[@MultiJejje]

@@ivanoctavian5500 just checked few things. You were with Nazi Germany and attacked Soviet Union. Usually losers have to pay somehow. Trust me, I'm from Finland and know this. Secondly and most importantly: Romania hasn't made any claims to Ukraine get this area back.

[@spartanconscience2693]

@hoiy vinosa Slava Russia

[@DobraNowina256]

Tanks from Poland ,😊 good job😉

[@donkoh5738]

Quite an excellent report, RFE / RL . Well done. Love to Ukraine. Peace to all sides . Hopefully this terrible unnecessary invasion war will be ended soon, yes . Please and thanks

[@JETWTF]

The tank commander surveying the field with a drone while staying in a safe location is the best thing to do, not only is he safe but he is seeing the battle in real time with his own eyes allowing him to make snap decisions as the battle conditions change. Then infantry, armor, and artillery working as a unit is the modern way of using tanks, a support vehicle rather than Russia's WWII use of tanks working alone. Very good to know they are fighting smarter not harder.

[@TheNinyo77]

Lol lol he'd be better of back in his shop 🤣😂🤣 " tank commander " lol .

[@reggveg]

@@TheNinyo77 They kicked the Russian ass and forced them to retreat didn't they comrade?

[@TheNinyo77]

@@reggveg wait to Putin deploys his actual army lol ffs he took the entire donbass with conscripts and reserves lol ,he hasn't even used his army YET lol , they've kicked no one's ass only their own lol ,ye mug !!! He went within a few miles of their capital , has captured all their nuclear sites and still holds the Crimea ,and luhansk and Donetsk lol ffs wise up you fool .

[@katpuss6564]

Unlike the Russians who are still fighting with plough shares and sickles?? F-ing Muppets. Nothing that NATO has is superior to the Russians, And they haven't even started yet!!!! 300,000 fresh, strong, mature PROFESSIONAL troops on their way, and that's just the FIRST WAVE. Bye suckers! You know the saying come into my parlour..... Take a look at Col Doug MacGreggor to get some real perspective, and he was an American tactician who fought in Iraq.

[@jitmick]

The word 'Moscow' seems to be the lucky charm of the Ukrainian forces...first on the sea and then here...glory to the winners

[@hgyuuuuhj098]

Victory for Ukraine Freedom from russian aggression Victory and freedom for Ukraine and allies

[@fsdoney]

really grateful for the fantastic reporting from RFE

[@alexhsinshih]

slava ukraini. The world is cheering for you heroes

[@irina8551]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pInLgoSaaZuYaNE

[@prodigygirl1]

Ukrainians are Nazis

[@prodigygirl1]

Russia we love you

[@donjonjr1]

@@prodigygirl1👈 like loving a sheethole😂

[@kests]

@@prodigygirl1 we love PooTin and his brainless and legless zombies 😂😂😂

[@stevenleslie8557]

Is anyone else super impressed by their professionalism? This is how you fight a war!

[@bilinasmini3480]

I love seeing the Ukrainian soldiers making good use of the weapons they’ve both been given and seized. Best fighting force on the planet, I’d say! Slava Ukraini!

[@douglasmorton6121]

For the tank commander to be able to see the battlefield from above and strategically move his tanks in conjunction with infantry support and artillery cover is fantastic. 21st century warfare in the trenches at its best, and for many, its worst. Hats off to Ukrainian fighters who are adopting new tactics and strategies to defend their homeland and people. Slava Ukraine! Stay Safe!!!

[@LadyAnuB]

The greybeards won this battle. It helped that the squadron commander is a professional soldier, the combat engineers knew their stuff, and the drones worked like a charm. When combined arms works, it is absolutely fantastic.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

The russians still haven't figured thst out, yet.

[@LadyAnuB]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 They have, their problem is actually executing it. Too much reliance upon artillery. Too much corruption within their armed forces. Too much reliance upon old doctrine. All serve to prevent effective use of their forces.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@LadyAnuB Well, that's all there's to their military...artillery. One of the reasons why Ukraine is crushing the russians now, on all fronts, is because the russians can't rely on their artillery now, and their 'infantry' has deal with the Ukrainian onslaught. And they can't handle it...

[@That0Homeless0Guy]

@@LadyAnuB They also have an awful command structure and troops who are afraid of being shot or jailed for retreating. Western and Ukrainian troops operate under a set of battle guidelines that enable them to operate independenly of command structure when disconnected. Things like retreat when surrounded or disadvantaged unless command tells you otherwise. Where as if a commander loses contact with a russian unit they lack the training and authority to change the plan without permission from command. This largely comes from poor training of soldiers but also command structure disallowing much autonomy of its units when it could benefit them.

[@LadyAnuB]

​@@That0Homeless0Guy I was thinking of fighting doctrine but they have stuck to old doctrine in other areas as you have pointed out.

[@holostro]

These tankers still talk about Soviet regulations, with their age I think they have a lot of stories to tell during their time as Soviet tankers when they were young men, some of them might have fought in Afghanistan and in Vietnam. Glory to heroes

[@praetorian3902]

Good video. Cut is very enjoyable.

[@charmainekirk1512]

Ukrainian military is awesome!

[@geraldcowen8090]

Slava ukraini heroes..god bless you all

[@MrClajen]

Slava ukraini i support Ukraine to end victory

[@sasentaiko]

The single sunflower standing tall at the end. 🌻🇺🇦

[@thommyrubin1866]

Slava Ukraini. Defenders of freedom and humanity. True heros you are! Honor and Glory to all of Ukraine!

[@enriquesantos2817]

We must blame usa for tnis war

[@timetraveller143]

@@enriquesantos2817 🤡🤫

[@cadicamo8720]

@@enriquesantos2817 You MUST educate yourself and you MUST stop being a proimperialist hypocrite

[@user-ut2df8wn8j]

сало украине

[@ivanoctavian5500]

Defenders of humanity? When they will give back the Hungarian and Romanian territories?

[@Cydonius1]

Russian tanks have 22 shells, the M1 Abrams has 42 .. even that makes a major difference in extended battles

[@Tmb1112]

Abrams also requires a massive logistics line behind it because the parts are unique and the engineers who maintain it are highly trained. The design of the tanks are also different so the users need to be trained for months before they can use them too. All for sending them, but if we decide to, we should start training thousands of Ukrainians now.

[@honzabalak3462]

@Cydonius1 On the other hand, Abrams has to be loaded manually. It's also a bigger tank overall which makes it easier to hit. NATO vs Warsaw Pact tank design philosophy was very different and I don't think there's necessarily a point in comparing them because they are like apples vs oranges.

[@fmspjanus]

@@Tmb1112 To be fair if anything Ukrainian Military showed that they are perfectly capable of quick adjustments and fast-pace education when it comes new tech. The main thing for USA for example was that they have been gearing themselves for war with Russia and now they get to test the technolgy 1 by 1. Ukrainian Military has been active for a while, at current moment outside of USA Ukraine has probably one of the most efficient and battle tested units. I agree everything takes time, and business is business. But we shouldn't be afraid of giving Ukraine even the most modern tech. From American perspective there wont be another chance to see how this shit works against one of the Worlds Biggest Bully. Furthermore it's another evidence of how well was the Tech designed. If it is to convoluted for Professional Military in Ukraine it might be to convoluted for Americans 2.

[@johnroach9026]

@@fmspjanus Modernisation is a long process, especially in war, since the crews and engineers have to adapt to the differences in design and operation in order to run effectively. Its why Poland, Czechia and other Eastern European nations have been throwing their old Soviet equipment at Ukraine. Obviously, 7 months in, modern weapons are bearing fruit - HIMARS systems have been instrumental in damaging Russian logistics and softening the front for offensives. Modern tanks are a whole new beast though, and something the old guard of the army would need to be eased into gradually

[@fmspjanus]

@@johnroach9026 Completely agree, but one has to have something in order to learn. So we can speculate how long would it take for one to learn enough to be more efficient on new tech rather than using old and "reliable". Even Ukrainians themselves at first would like to fight with what they are used to. Still if they don't get it, they will never learn therefore we also never learn. A lot of the stuff that USA sends to Ukraine is stuff particularly designed against Soviet Union and it was never used. It's insane how professional and motivated Ukrainian military makes it look like it's duck hunting when they get modern toys. That without even talking about massive cooperation between inteligence and military that is happening all around Europe + USA. As it is right now, if it benefits Ukraine, It benefits World Peace. We are pretty much living in Nuclear Crisis times.

[@paddington1670]

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Thank you to all those who helps Ukraine! 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨

[@metza366]

What kind of simbols are that on their tanks? Does anybody know?? Thnx

[@bigbanana82]

Slava Ukraini.. You are true heroes and warriors.. not only for what you achieved but for you being you standing together - be as one...

[@thebusybee7080]

One sees and hears the determination in the faces and voices of these soldiers. This is why they are so strong. Slava Ukraini !

[@braveworld2707]

*Героям слава!*

[@user-nd3cf4bl9j]

@@braveworld2707 зигу хоть кинул? шухевич руку к солнцу тянул под эти слова.

[@arturscherbakov2543]

@@user-nd3cf4bl9j Россия Добровольческий полк СС «Варяг» 1-я русская национальная бригада СС «Дружина» 15-й казачий кавалерийский корпус СС 29-я добровольческая пехотная дивизия СС «РОНА» (1-я русская) 30-я добровольческая пехотная дивизия СС (2-я русская) 36-я добровольческая пехотная дивизия СС «Дирлевангер» Легион СС «Идель-Урал» Украина 14-я добровольческая пехотная дивизия СС «Галичина» (1-я украинская) Мда, сейчас бьі про Шухевича расказьівать. Власов бьі тихо посмеивался.

[@user-nd3cf4bl9j]

@@arturscherbakov2543 здесь сбушник не стесняется носить см патчи kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3KYqo2krbhlsMU

[@antispindr8613]

Given the Ukrainian leader is an actor, then why not these 'troops'? Lights, camera (fake) action, and cue the media war!

[@harrowtiger]

Thanks for English Subtitles.

[@bkp1283]

God Bless You.

[@johnwright7895]

The conduct of warfare has changed forever ,thanks due to men like this.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏🙏🙏

[@deanchapman3231]

Well trained troops like yourselves with a Commander away from the front, watching with drones and commanding. That will win this war. Well done Guys, Lyman is within your grasp. As below comment, you are defending everything the world depends on. Slava Ukraini 🙂

[@joseantoniorodriguezhernan5972]

ONE MILLION OF UKRAINIENS TO HIS ARMY! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@johnanthonygonzales8714]

God Bless this military defense and keep them all as safe as possible. U.S.A. is praying for you.

[@nian60]

Thank you, defenders of Europe. You will win. Thanks for the translation. Glory to Ukraine. 💛💙

[@TP-nv7zz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZfEcqyfhZ2Kq8U they dont defend Europe... stop spread propaganda..

[@danieltorres5942]

I AGREE ADAM