NBC News Exclusive: How Military Equipment Travels From Dover Air Force Base to Ukraine

NBC News’ Courtney Kube has an exclusive look into how billions of dollars in military equipment is transported from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to Ukraine. With President Biden pledging another $20 billion in U.S. military assistance, the U.S. military is working overtime to deliver ammunition for 155-millimeter howitzers, which U.S. defense officials hope stops Russia’s new advances. The flight to the drop-off point in Poland takes ten hours, but how the weapons get to Ukraine is classified. » Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/Subs...
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NBC News Exclusive: How Military Equipment Travels From Dover Air Force Base to Ukraine

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

These pilots are Heros, flying these Jumbo 747 Jets for Humanitarian Relief efforts 👌 ✈️🤜🤛🤗 great Job. Thanks for your support be safe 🙏

[@collinsjean2422]

Lol lethal weapons aren’t humanitarian relief.

[@lewstone5430]

@collins jean it’s humanitarian when it’s used to put down a rabid dog.

[@wionporky9937]

They are the butcher of Ukraine, to prolong the war.

[@joakimquensel597]

@@collinsjean2422 Sad truth: in this case it is. 😢

[@DarthSailorMoo]

@@collinsjean2422 If receiving weapons to defend their country from Putin's tyranny isn't humanitarian relief to you then you need to see a doctor.

[@shinebright0795]

WHY ARE YOU BROADCASTING A SENSITIVE INFORMATION LIKE THIS, THIS SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED FOR SAFETY OF THE PILOT, and CARGO…

[@joeram92]

Took the words out of my mouth. Why would the military give clearance to run this report? Geez!

[@richardreed2839]

This is nbc for you!

[@lamarkbrown966]

Totally agree.

[@lewstone5430]

What do you know? A plane leaves an airfield.

[@jerski14344]

@@lewstone5430 Well there are 3.1 Million Ethnic Russian living in US, I now knew that they flew these armaments from Dover Air Force Base (442 13th St, Dover, DE 19902, United States), Thanks to NBC Lorries and trucks wiith "EXPLOSIVES" markings are armaments due to Ukraine via Poland.

[@seanfalter9903]

I don’t think showing the carrier is a very good idea for the crews safety.

[@silambarasanbalasubramani8577]

F-16's will escort them.

[@danecook6456]

the us will fight russia till the last ukrainian

[@barbarian5201]

European and Americans and Canadian airspace and others nations they shoot down for russian to enter in our air space.Also the cargo airplane not alone ,always bodyguards with f16 and f35 planes around them.

[@yo-ry1np]

Report and others desperate to show how they are helping greed at work.

[@rcrotorfreak]

I guess f-16 will escort but also there would be other carrier they would use then that one with different name.

[@jggrimm]

When in the hands of Ukrainian forces, may they be used with great effect. Slava Ukraini!

[@sherylchristos1986]

Can you all stop telling the enemy what we are doing and how to support Ukraine. Honestly! Whose side are you on???😐

[@BullGator-kd6ge]

It’s literally no secret that transport flights for military aid fly out of Dover AFB. Not only can you track said planes on apps, but a quick Wikipedia search can tell you it’s a cargo oriented base.

[@boninm252]

@@BullGator-kd6ge You cannot track all flights. If they turn their transponders off you cannot track the flight. And I am sure they’re not flying with transponders on. You probably don’t even know what a transponder is.

[@MrUnfamilia]

@@boninm252 😄😄😄

[@OctPSfever]

Dont have to show the military confidential...Just send secretly...

[@Perkele231]

Big respect for those pilots from Poland. Thank you for being there, to help Ukraine to win.

[@ariosarios7998]

God bless Ukraine

[@mauricecoelho3846]

I don’t understand why this would or should even be a news story given the security implications

[@wom_Bat]

The air port they fly to in Poland is still classified. Russia cant do a thing without starting ww3

[@mauricecoelho3846]

@@wom_Bat you can never be too careful Russia has agents in the US

[@lewstone5430]

What information was given away? A plane leaves an airfield.

[@mauricecoelho3846]

@@lewstone5430 didn’t they reveal the location of the departing airfield? That’s real careless …. Just saying

[@lewstone5430]

@Maurice Coelho so? You think Russia’s going to sabotage the base. This won’t happen. Also, what makes you think this is the only place shipping this material to Ukraine? Or it could be this story is completely false and no equipment is leaving this base? There’re other bases to ship from. Grow up amateurs.

[@bobdarcy6194]

I salute these pilots. Very professional.

[@gabrigabriele1650]

dead meat

[@kevinbarr9003]

I'm terrified to fly I'd learn to fly to help Ukraine

[@johannswart7947]

Pilots with guts & determination. Only the best anywhere in the world.

[@apacalyptic1freelancevideo823]

those pilots are brave. thank you for youre service

[@sylviasanchez3901]

These pilots flying volatile cargo to European allies are entirely too modest. These are some of the same dudes that have flown relief supplies to sunami victims. A number of these men are former US military if not all. These are real men in my estimation.

[@Writeous0ne]

these pilots arent in danger. any attack on them will be an act of war by Russia and would trigger NATO article 5.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Yeah - if they don't do as they are told, they lose their jobs. Real men do not participate in war.

[@MatManI001Ramses]

these were.

[@thecelt4807]

100%

[@anastasiamitsos5072]

They are Heros ❤ You're doing excellent job

[@poweredbynato6313]

Such a beautiful sight 😍 Great work America 🇺🇸 👏

[@saputradedy7202]

It's even destroying Ukraine itself, your president is really senile

[@JOEM747]

I wish they would've answered to how it feels..."feels fu***ng great."

[@bobdarcy6194]

The US military personnel doing the loading are also doing a fantastic, vital job. God Bless America and thank you Uncle Sam.

[@ethanrichardson126]

May the lord 🙏 above watch over these two pilots, the plane and bring them back home 🏘️ safe and healthy to their loved ones ..Ameen

[@Erusa168]

Praise the Lord for helping Ukraine 🇺🇦 Thank you President Biden Long Live 🇺🇸America & Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@grumpywhiteboii1711]

I work at dover loading 747s working 12 hour days every day I’m at work. 100% worth it. Slava Ukraine.

[@nathanluker9889]

Shouldn’t be showing this on the news.

[@lewstone5430]

Yes. No pertinent information has been released.

[@twolaneasphalt4459]

Loadmasters are certainly getting a workout.

[@anjanamaurya1907]

Load masters are certainly getting a workout.kzbin.infovGrK7rfXM8I?feature=share

[@livelife4471]

It is fascinating to watch the USA announcements turn to reality and delivery to the Ukraine soldiers. Keep up the good work folks, it is appreciated by us all who are on the side of democracy.

[@cratemaisone4951]

LONG LIVE UKRAINE !

[@bernardwarr4187]

All the equipment is heading right where it’s needs, great job. Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧

[@seniormercado5943]

why USA REPORTERS HAVE TO TELL EVERYTHING...SHOW AND TELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIND....SHOW THE WORLD EVERYTHING THE USA IS DOING INCLUDING PUTIN..

[@jameswilliams9655]

Slow down. Misinformation is a tool that cuts both ways. It keeps Putin on power and keeps him confused at the same time. Every time an officer feeds him false or flawed information based on media reports he makes stupid mistakes. He invented the disinformation war. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

[@khmerfreedom4816]

May God bless America 🇺🇸🙏❤

[@wilfriedholscher7029]

I was once, with my horse, in the Cargo Room of a KLM 747. 12 Horses and still room for more. Up Front ca 200 passengers on Bord. My horse whinneyed loudly as I went up Front through the door to the other Passengers. It was funny how shocked people were to see me and hear my horse. Those Planes are really something else. I am thankful the USA is not letting Russia get away with a brutal Terrorist Invasion. STOP PUTIN SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦 GOD BLESS AMERICA🇺🇲🇪🇺🇺🇦🇩🇪❤️

[@riclindsey329]

I'm curious about the horse story lol

[@jlk6812]

Thats just great! How about publishing the itinerary also!

[@lewstone5430]

But they didn’t. That’s the point.

[@freebein]

You do realize that a huge part of the mission are these gov-media partnerships that literally coordinates what and when to release? You don't think Russia already knows how aid is getting in?

[@satidog]

@@jerrycash1261 They're just reporting what the military is releasing to the public. Do you really think they're spying on our military and not clearing info about this?

[@EnkoGames]

Thank you from Ukraine! Welcome in our country after war. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@michael-m]

Great work everyone!

[@jg5001]

I remember flying Atlas Air on the way to Kuwait. Thanks to the pilots who were just doing their job, but that was one of the most underwhelming flights of my life, knowing I was to be stuck in the searing hot and miserable desert for a year.

[@alandrinkwater1226]

God bless thease pilots and troops that are helping Ukraine.

[@trevortrevortsr2]

So modest and so vital in stopping this madness

[@joysimpson7503]

Ukrainians are thankful ! They need all the help ..

[@flash305johnson6]

Ya still weak

[@WestCoastUSA546]

UKRAINE IS VERY THANKFUL!!! EVERY ONE OF US!!🇺🇦🇺🇲 GLORY TO USA!🇺🇲 GLORY TO UKRAINE!🇺🇦

[@marshuswp3325]

SLAVA UKRAINI FROM GERMANY!!!

[@nur-indinil8437]

How about palistine?

[@daytradenovice2149]

keep at it guys, the civilised world is with you 100%

[@ericbrammer2245]

Using civilian cargo planes is likely safer than using USAF planes, as the Russians can't ID the plane from the FED-Ex or other Carriers as they could if it was a C-5 or C-17 Military Cargo plane. Plus this allows the USAF MAC to be 'ready' to carry heavy gear forward if needed, as an M-1 Tank doesn't really 'Fit' into an Airbus as easily as it does into a C-17.

[@siggifreud812]

that is absolutely not true. You can see every civilian flight, including call sign, registration and origin using flightradar24. I have watched this same aircraft flying from Dover to Ramstein or directly to Poland. There are 2 other carriers, along with Atlas that are doing this "heavy lifting". NATO is banking on the Russians not interdicting /destroying these planes since that would trigger article 5 and WW3 would begin.

[@paulshearer9140]

Thank you so much to all of the US military personnel, and others, who are busy working to maintain a steady flow of support material to Ukraine.

[@M_A_R_I.]

они везут оружие, а это смерть.!!! езжай вместе с этим самолётам на Украину и воюй. раз ты такой патриот.

[@thecelt4807]

God bless the united states of America ..slava ukraine

[@мурмяу-ы5ю]

Thank You, America!

[@IlUvGogi]

"From US With Love" LOL

[@JohnsmithQqqq]

These planes are loaded and flown 24-7 from Dover to Poland. These flights will continue forever till the Russian’s are done. US government with republicans and democrats united on this journey 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@lindawelch4407]

Thomas Welch, Why are we publishing when we are shipping arms. You are letting the enemy know. Pls refrain from doing so , whether it has been done earlier or not.

[@bobrat]

Exactly

[@lewstone5430]

We’re in Pootin’s face with this sh!t!

[@dovobis]

Why would you report something like this?

[@lewstone5430]

You sound like a drama queen.

[@greattime860]

US Congress has been asked to pass $33 billion aid package for Ukraine who is not a NATO ally. US sent a US transportation command camber flight to Ukraine and dropping things off, while Americans wait for baby formula, milk and everything else at the supermarkets for months. Who knew that the US defence department had OVERNIGHT shipping? Afgh*n*st*n war cost America $300 million per day more than $ 2.26 trillion for 20 years with big bills yet to come for US taxpayers. The US has financed the Afghan war with borrowed money. ‘interest alone’ - $925 billion has already been paid. ‘interest alone’ $6.5 trillion to be paid by 2050. That amounts to $20,000 for each and every American. And future payments to US veterans. ‘All these various costs don’t get talked to the American public hears about how expensive the war is.’ - War Project at Boston University. What country has spent 40% of the combined military budgets of the world, creates an ‘enemy’ to indicate to Congress they need to increase the military budget by $7 billion and send their troops to the Pacific to 'encircle' China. Haven’t American been screaming for the government to fix education and healthcare system, bridges, tunnels, schools but when the Pentagon wasted taxpayers’ money there’s no question asked.

[@roimotngaymaianhdi8299]

It may scrare Putin and Russian dads and moms who have sons sent to Ucraine

[@donnaroberts4513]

Stupid approach

[@sojc7144]

God Bless to these tireless people!!🙏

[@ichosecommonsense5295]

Just tell the russians exactly when where and how u plan to transport by broadcasting it on the 🇺🇸 news...who tf was like "yea that seems SMART."

[@duanchamp1988]

trust me the military war gamed this...they already know what Russian defense minister Lavrov said. And if they do shoot down this aircraft all bets are off and U.S. ENTERS THE WAR. Russia doesn't want these problems.

[@wom_Bat]

It's bluster to show off. A 787-9 Canadian dream liner and 2 C-130J air craft are doing much of the heavy lifting

[@alejandrosotomartin9720]

Nobody is saying such thing but one of the difference that exist or should exist between Russia and Western countries is not to be a personal Despotate that avoids freedom of expression. Elon Musk has shown us the path with his Starlink and Twitter moves.

[@JasonD-yc3oy]

don't worry too much the cargo plane will get there safe and sound otherwise they wouldn't have broadcasted

[@lewstone5430]

But they didn’t. That’s the point.

[@victoriagozum3632]

May almighty god bless the pilot for sending help to Ukraine.

[@jackieterrero264]

Seriously dumb to advertise when and how equipment is being delivered.

[@thomashudsan2103]

Bravo Ukraine army, Hod Bless the US and Ukraine army!

[@bobgonzales9680]

Fuel shortage becoming severe day by day....

[@3rdandlong]

Yup. Don't think about it. Just get it over there as quickly and as safely as possible.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Prayers that these aircraft get through. 🙏🏽

[@archeopterix22]

Why wouldn't they? So far the Russians are not bothered by what's shipped to western Ukraine. They are busy killing off the forces in the east for now.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

@@archeopterix22 I think anything can happen. The Russians have long range fire-and-forget air-to-air missiles. Mig 31 is a platform for them, a swift carrier!

[@archeopterix22]

@@Glen.Danielsen No point in shooting down those planes, none of this stuff is delivered to the east of Ukraine. The forces there are lost and are being sacrificed to win time. The Russians will deal with these supplies in the next war, somewhere next year or maybe in 2 years from now. Whenever the west has re-armed Ukraine enough for a second round.

[@kveldgorkon4611]

Thank you To All Military Personnel Involved in this Operation- Слава Україні Slava Ukrayini

[@wendyharbon7290]

Keep it coming, well done USAF

[@donwyoming1936]

Every time I see a C-17 take off, I wonder if it's headed to Poland.

[@Freedom2x462]

You guys are in a way Heroes!

[@keithnaylor1981]

The less said about the movement of arms to Ukraine the better. This is alarming. Are we trying to give Putin ideas about hitting the supply lines???

[@archeopterix22]

Those weapons don't go to the east of the country. This stuff all stays in the west. The east is lost, they are trying to arm Ukrainian forces in the west as quickly as possible for the next war.

[@jaroslawpeter3586]

You are right!!!

[@jackieterrero264]

These pilots are brave, but the news jeopardize their lives by broadcasting this, they should do this after the plane lands safely and after 2 days go by at least.

[@jaroslawpeter3586]

I wonder why they show it at all. No need for that as in the US there are millions of Russians. In their hearts they support psycho Putin.

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

Kudos to the pilots and all the crews

[@itsonlyme9938]

I sure this will be a game changer the howitzer have a longer range.

[@wacinton]

why are you telegraphing to Russia these kinds of info?

[@hamesh3474]

As long as it is getting there... don't think it's important for the public to know and see how ...

[@devonc2867]

That "giant cargo plane" is a Boeing 747-400F.

[@tammymoon7900]

I'm not sure how all this detail helps the Ukrainians...why is this necessary? For ratings? Really, come on NBC!

[@garydare2238]

Positive morale boost for the US and Ukraine.

[@drumtwo4seven]

THANK YOU JOE BIDEN 🇺🇸 🏆 THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO STAND UP TO PUTIN AND NOT COWER TO HIM LIKE TRONALD DUMP DID FOR 4 YEARS AT THE USA'S 🇺🇸 EXPENSE THANK YOU !

[@marshuswp3325]

AMEN!!! NOT LIKE TRUMPUTIN THE VLADOLF PUTLER LOVER!

[@billyrubin2001]

I concur! 👍

[@JibsMotoVlog]

I don't know about this but don't you think this report will paint a big red target for Russian air force to shot down Atlas Air!? Good reporting though but... 🤷‍♂️

[@Floundpul]

Weapons of freedom. God bless Ukraine.

[@whammo11224]

I don't know if I could fly a plane loaded with 3000 rounds of artillery! Kudos to the pilots!

[@anatolyex]

Are you implying those rounds could explode ?... I have a feeling one round would be enough .

[@repure1999]

I love how the Americans call the Russian evasion weak, with the entire world supply Ukraian weapons, ammo and equipment. While running 🏃‍♂️ from Afghanistan, a war that costed Trillions of dollars and 20 years. Taliban fought the US with rocket launchers and Machine guns, not today's weaponry.

[@andreteofilovic2240]

Russia and China clearly helped the taliban. How did they find weapons made from those nations in Afghanistan? You think those nations don’t do the same thing? Forget Vietnam and how they supplied not only equipment, but troops in Vietcong uniform?

[@dzingishan640]

I love the American People attitude with help

[@joeyshelton4064]

I think they needs to stop advertising about weapons traveling to Ukraine... They should keep everything undercover and reveal by a shock and surprise on the battlefield when they actually get into the Ukrainian forces hands.......

[@ma.daisylargavista3346]

I pray that this trip will be bless by God to help Ukraine

[@jeffkarnes2796]

I am glad we are able to help the Ukrainian Military, but why does NBC have access to any of this intel?

[@lewstone5430]

What intel? A plane leaves an airfield.

[@holyfordus]

Because the US Military let them inside the base to film??

[@jamesbroucek8186]

Why are you glad? Ukraine should just surrender

[@donnaroberts4513]

Stupid approach

[@jeffkarnes2796]

@@holyfordus Just my point Thanks!

[@yennguyen-uj3ri]

May God protect Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@davisluong2060]

Sort of ridiculous questions to ask when they know the military won’t answer it

[@julienguyen5961]

God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 please stay safe 🇺🇦 🙏 ❤️ 💙 💕 😢 🇺🇦 🙏 ❤️ 💙 💕

[@res1st321]

Great, let’s just leak our Military.

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Why are you providing the enemies with all of these details? Didn’t they say “ loose lips sink ships “ ? Stop giving any details please. No one needs to know this much.

[@garyrumsby3330]

The Palestinians could do with some of these

[@BrendaFosterMedia]

But why would you post this on social media?🤷🏾‼️‼️

[@ishitunot5152]

The military/industrial complex are not going to let a European war go to waste

[@ollyzaki7499]

Must everything be shown/shared?

[@techtinkerin]

Why not just paint a massive massive bullseye on it?

[@nathanielanderson4898]

Every plane is full of explosives .

[@cynthia3216]

I love America is sending Military aid but should we be telling Russia and other enemies what and how we are doing? I thank all the military service and the brave air pilots 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@joybernardo4887]

There should be escort planes with these 747 planes delivering armaments to Ukraine.

[@kanuck2003]

be sure to give all transportation routes methods . Can only help Russia

[@lewstone5430]

But they didn’t. That’s the point.

[@WMarrs]

2T2 Air Trans. Port Dawgs!!

[@rongeorge574]

all of this information should be classified. Americans should not even know any of this is happening

[@johnpuruntong884]

GOD bless AMERICA & UKRAINE!

[@chickenmama823]

I love it they are using Atlas Air!

[@John77Doe]

I didn’t know civilian planes were bringing the weapons from Dover Air Force Base to Poland. 😧😧😧😧

[@DanielNistrean]

Why it is allowed to show all of this ?!

[@jrod5775]

Tanks for keep Russia updated the time , and what kind armament... and where they going to land please this way they can shoot the plane, or confiscate the armament

[@vinnitsarieltor2177]

Thank you brothers for your help. Ukraine will live!

[@gregwax]

Let's not make it too easy for Russia to learn how equipment is being transferred

[@vitav2009]

Thank you USA! Slava Ukraine! Death to enemies!

[@mossenthusiast8990]

I wonder why they'd post this?? Why?

[@kernelklustrrfukk152]

THANK YOU, Dover AFB! ALL of us in Delaware are proud of you-folks (including the Ukrainians, NATO countries, democracies around the globe, and ESPECIALLY . . . our own, Joe!)!! 19808

[@jasongrosser5204]

MAKE SURE U TELL THE ENEMY WHAT WHERE DOING