Ihor The Electrician Dodges Bombs To Reconnect Ukrainian Villages

"When they take a break, we get to work," says Ihor, referring to Russian artillery pounding targets in eastern Ukraine. Since war began, Ihor has reconnected nearly 20 kilometers of power lines that were cut by shelling. Before the next salvos come flying in, he'll be cycling to the next job.
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[@alantipping2939]

One of the many unsung Ukrainian heroes during these dreadful times … lot's of kudos and respect to you Ihor.

[@markfryer9880]

Well said!

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

The bravery and determination of the everyday Ukrainian is something we should aspire towards …!

[@murraychadwick9362]

In our country this generation would be saying, "Say man, I got a guy who can hook you up😏" He will even by pass that meter while he's at it🤫. You didn't hear that from me though 😒. Make it worth my while and I will she that you get your sh!t hooked up🤨😒..

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

@@murraychadwick9362 Just front me Some electrons until Friday …

[@geoffhunter7704]

Ihor and his helpers a true heroes UA forever!

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

One thing I have notice is a lot of these guys like Ihor are not young men. That makes it all the more courageous for him.

[@WolfgangMahringer]

The young men are out there fighting the orcs!

[@xFD2x]

Unfit for the front, still doing his duty. How can a people like this lose ?

[@goranstojanov1160]

That same thing Donetsk electricians were doing for last 6-7 eyars and being killed by Ukranian artilery and sniperfires BUT NO ONE GAVE A DAMN BUT SUDDNELY ONW EVERYONE GIVES A DAMN ABOUT UKRANIAN ELECTRICIAN......DOUBLE STANDARDS,DOUBLE FACED BRAINFARTS!!!!

[@goranstojanov1160]

@@WolfgangMahringer Oh yet another RACIST i see.Glad you exposed yoruself to us.

[@markfryer9880]

He is fighting the Orcs in his own way and providing his own people with an essential service.

[@areuil1703]

From vietnam, my greatest respect for Ukrainian heroes because of your bravery.Thank you heroes.!1M ..,

[@cmcclelland4996]

May God bless and protect this courageous human being! He puts himself in harm's way for his countrymen/women!

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Respect electricity and gods are not needed.

[@johncarroll7585]

A reminder and example of the fact that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. A truly marvellous man.

[@markfryer9880]

Very well said! All shapes and sizes!

[@dand7763]

so no Iron Man, Hulk or Superman... they are just simply folk with skills in the service of their community...Reality beat movies!

[@ChinaChuck]

I couldn't have said that better

[@ChinaChuck]

@David Ivoc Sorry, the ESL teacher in me must respond, "To be hypocrisy he would have needed to boast of his good deeds, and then done otherwise. The narrator, and the villagers, spoke highly of him. He made no claims about himself other than how he goes about his work." He struck me as a kind, helpful, and humble gentleman.

[@ChinaChuck]

@David Ivoc My reply was sub-posted only to John Carroll's regarding this guy is a hero and marvelous man.

[@mrHBarry]

Hero's come in all different shapes and sizes and not all hero's wear capes, some wear baseball caps and work gloves. Slava Ukraine

[@mantia39]

That man is a hero.

[@countmorbid3187]

So many heroes rise to the challenge ... so much respect for them doing those jobs facing blind aggression and destruction by the Orc hordes.

[@alaincote6684]

A beautiful, heroic, selfless lineman. Bravery in the face of such evil. Hello from New-Brunswick, Canada. It's awesome that you showed us this man's heart. Ukrainians are beautiful people. The national flag of Ukraine flies at our village office.

[@myssixensen7516]

the courage and willingness/want to help is of worth... priceless, beyond wealth- it is what makes true greatness in the people and in the country they live in. SLAVA UKRAINI!!!

[@foxtenz6346]

The Ukraine nation is so inspiring

[@samanthav8728]

Ihor, you are a true hero! God Bless you and yours!

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Gosh! Excellent to know about the unsung hero's we do not get to see on main social media. This is really special. I am so proud of this man and the people who come to help him. Glory to Ukraine and all the unsung and sung hero's from East Canada.

[@ChooseCompassion]

Brave brave brave! Glory to this hero. 💪🏼🇺🇦🌻

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Such a community! Such a Country! Resourceful and energetic! Brave and Compassionate! God Bless Ukraine! Glory to the many Ukrainian Defenders and Builders! Go Team Ukraine!!! Such Unity!

[@susanb5640]

Such a brave & good man !!!

[@bigdada018]

Blessings and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🍀💙💛

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Ukraine once again proving that thier heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty • Another great story of life in a war zone. I suspect quite a few Ukrainian villages wish they had an Ihor. 💪🇺🇦🕊🌻

[@paulus12345]

POWER to the Ukrainian people!!!😊

[@MikeOxlong-]

Literally! Quite the high wire act! 😝

[@KiatHuang]

What a hero! One man going about his job, helping communities, rallying them to help him help them. Everyone calm. No panic. Humour, humility and determination in abundance. What people! Слава Україні! Героям слава! 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@goranstojanov1160]

That same thing Donetsk electricians were doing for last 6-7 eyars and being killed by Ukranian artilery and sniperfires BUT NO ONE GAVE A DAMN BUT SUDDNELY ONW EVERYONE GIVES A DAMN ABOUT UKRANIAN ELECTRICIAN......DOUBLE STANDARDS,DOUBLE FACED BRAINFARTS!!!! INTERESTING.....

[@maryramos4161]

Wow what a heart for his countrymen ❤❤

[@adrianaron9639]

he is doing an enormous job, with that height he is easy picking for any soilder. jesus

[@benbrice4032]

Very brave Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧

[@brianholding4357]

🇺🇦 🇬🇧 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦💙💛

[@Maximus0187]

Ihor deserved a community award medal from Zelenky 🤩

[@maxruedy951]

I never cease being amazed at the bravery of the Ukrainians.Must be hard walking with balls that big!!.Slava Ukraine

[@lunatik3395]

Love and respect from 🇺🇸 to this HERO 💪

[@nightengale7163]

Bless this brave man! 🇺🇦💪🙏 Ukraine will be victorious! 🇺🇦✨🌟 🇺🇲❤️🇺🇦

[@sybilgoman9336]

Bravo, Ihor. You are a very special man of courage, brains and love.

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Rock on Ukraine, rock on!! Slava Ukraini!!🇺🇦 💪💙💛

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

A important hero, armed with some pliers as his weapon. 👍

[@debeichmann236]

May all the gods smile upon this man. Glory to Ukraine!

[@cynthia3216]

Wow! Very inspiring and kind of this man desiring to help his fellow Ukrainians 💙💛 I admire this country and their people!

[@ellasmommy9278]

Not all heroes wear capes. Or military garb. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 Slava Heroyam ✊

[@drea0903]

Glory to Ukraine

[@fedorbutochnikow5312]

Ihor is a hero. Excellent job.

[@fredmedina2769]

Admirable people even in wartime. SALUTE TO YOUR KINDNESS AND BRAVERY.

[@n00n1n]

God Bless this man and God Bless Ukraine!

[@philbydoodle6199]

That’s a hero 👏👏👏

[@D_Archangel]

Ihor should earn a medal for bravery

[@mohammedm2781]

Love the shoes commandant Ihor👌got to get myself a pair as well!

[@jillrichards8260]

Amazing man

[@L2Xenta]

This is sad but these are great people.

[@beauandersen1017]

God Bless you Sir, you are a real Hero!

[@jamesbankhead117]

May God assign numerous guardian angels to protect him…..🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@papabear4040]

What a great guy! 🇺🇦

[@eprofessio]

That put the biggest smile on my face.

[@brianpidgeon6238]

Amazing people all stand together

[@KobusBreed]

Respect to this Electrician. Slava Ukraini

[@leoscheibelhut940]

Ihor is a guy who takes his job seriously and responsibly to a level beyond belief.

[@ericwilson8000]

Great man.I salute you.

[@bernamathias9272]

May God bless him and his people. Sending prayers love ❤️ to all Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@ramonmauriciozapata-santos]

Forza Ukrania!, show the Orcs what bravery lies in your soul🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✊✊✊

[@electropro83]

This is what a real lineman electrician looks like! No need for a bucket truck. Just some hooks and some basic hand tools.

[@jayd8332]

And again; the Ukrainian people always seem to find time for a laugh right in the middle of a war zone. Amazing people, on every level. Slava Ukraine...

[@Joefresh111]

Must be hard climbing those poles with such massive balls much respect

[@Jayhawk_Nation]

God bless him and his helpers.

[@Snagglepuss03756]

That man is true hero. Give him the national medal!

[@kathryncarter6143]

Bravo hero!

[@antonenero]

Thank you sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@almccue7176]

These people are frigging amazing.

[@cheebacheeo5876]

Consistency for keeping the day to day life somewhat working is important, the winter comes faster than we tend to expect... Every positive act counts and every fixed broken thing is supportive for winning this war. GLORY TO UKRAINE! 🥇💖🇺🇦🙏 🙏🇺🇦💖🥇SLAVA UKRAINI! Greetings from 🇫🇮 and 🇨🇭!

[@Asi_de_bello]

Bless him! Working and risking his life for folks to have a chance to live and survive! 👍 Not causing division or civil anarchy like we have here in the USA! Neighbor fighting neighbors. This is our demise!

[@bbbb8301]

respect to this man

[@x13xmonkey]

That a boy! Good job!

[@annaa1476]

God Bless You!!! Be Safe!!!

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Another Hero!

[@DEFENDERNZ]

One word - Legend.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Thank you people in the comments for your support!

[@theTeknoViking]

What a hero ❤

[@Paersik]

A true legend!

[@riche4you1975]

Respect to that guy. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@hanoitripper1809]

What a true champion 💪

[@tommcclelland119]

Great job

[@MilaDymanMusic]

Another miracle from God how women said the tanks saw him working and passed by!

[@carsondefa250]

A brave man with balls of steel. Glory to Ukraine

[@XYLEAN594]

Awesome!

[@murthy2680]

Hats off.. To ukraine brave mens🇺🇦👏👏

[@JoanoftheArk300]

All linemen are Heroes 💪🇺🇦💙🙏

[@sirvival2637]

If someone see Ihor, please tell him that even in Germany we heard about him. We have heard about all these brave Ukraine people and we will never forget them. Maybe someday we will fight together. I hope that this war will come to an end very very soon.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

В Україні є герої будь-якої форми та віку. Ігор має бути таким сильним і підготовленим, щоб так користуватись шпорами лазіння. Геніальне обладнання, супер портативно, і я вперше бачу їх використання. There are heroes of every shape and age in Ukraine. Ihor must be so strong and fit to be able to use climbing spurs like that. Genius piece of equipment, super portable and the first time I've seen them being used.

[@dennisfitzgerald9434]

Get this Man a Bucket Truck, and a couple of Men to keep his six while He up on the pole working. Huge Respect for this Man, the risk He is taking.

[@davemottram6215]

What a legend

[@joanpreciouskisakye3171]

Oh; great action ; long live ukraine!

[@raybueno1901]

Este hombre es un heroe sin capa 😎😎😎gloria a 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@danilonepomuceno7280]

Glory to Ukraine!!!

[@travelbonne4872]

Ukrainians are heroes. The world is with Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@pjhgerlach]

This man should change his name into Thor 😉 👍

[@matthewspry4217]

This 70 year old will re connect the whole of Ukraine 👍😊

[@Anna-he9vg]

He is a ✨hero's ✨

[@Mrchair905]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@SergSerg-yz9fx]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@paulshearer9140]

Just your average Ukrainian hero.

[@cameroncurrie7208]

This is were other countrys can help to rebuild.. not all heroes carry a gun.

[@ckotty]

❤

[@debrasmith4675]

Go Igor!

[@ChairmanMeowNZ]

💪🇺🇦