Inside the secret tank repair battalion near Ukraine's front lines

Tanks have become an identity for Roman Batsenko, known as Lion in Ukraine's Iron Brigade.
Ukraine has been waiting for better, safer tanks from NATO, but for now, Batsenko is heading back to the battlefield, trusting his gear to get them through. #Ukraine #ScrippsNews
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[@RacerX1971]

Hats off to this these tank mechanics...

[@urielOrnstein]

Honestly. Ordinary maintenance is a nightmare, i can't imagine how awful a mechanics life is during wartime.

[@666Atheist]

More like head off of these tank mechanics

[@eduartcuni9202]

​@@urielOrnstein aaaa0aaaapaaapapaapaapapapa000aaaa

[@OleDiaBole]

He destroyed 70 Russian tanks, 400 helicopters and half a million men. But he was humble because he is Ukrainian. Ignore iron crosses on mud guards, those have nothing to do with n@zi ones... These are good iron crosses.

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

​@Boris Bojanic propaganda is of the worst quality ive ever seen. Modern tanks like the leopard 2 will take 3 years to repair and no repair because everything will have to hauled back poland

[@thiagomalotcavallieri7063]

Impressive work gentlemen. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🔥💪🏻🦾

[@Av-vd3wk]

1:45 those are Bradley’s NOT Abrams tanks!! 😂

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Lol right

[@hetzijzo5601]

Journos have no clues

[@JTMaster]

At least he saod Abrams and not Abrahams like some Brits do

[@glendalerosal3198]

louder for the people at the back!

[@bobmorane2082]

You think you can repair a turbine engines in conditions like this?

[@biddyboy1570]

Good luck Lion. God speed.

[@JG-mp5nb]

Unbeatable Ukrainian attitude-Still able to toss out humorous one liners!

[@rupertslaps]

Those Abrams look a lot like Bradleys

[@iamTheSnark]

If they would ask me to be a sidekick in that repair shop, I'd do it. Keep the fire roaring, get rid of broken parts, keep the shop tidy, get coffee ready, learn basic Ukrainian (the names of the tools as a minimum) and be out of their way if I'm not needed.

[@infectedvector]

I was just thinking that very same thing! If I was single and a bit younger, I'd be there doing just that: helping around the shop, cooking meals for the mechanics and soldiers, cleaning up, getting oil and dirt under my fingernails.

[@kieranholland1048]

There's always something to be said for simple and easy to maintain. Go get em Lion.

[@philippesails4973]

What a hero!

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Another 700 Bradleys to Ukraine, 100 Stryker MGS and another 150 Abrams now. God bless the crunchies.

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

We could easily send 200 more Abrams. I think we are seeing if they can operate and move the first batch of 31 before sending more.

[@talonmagic798]

Это как Польша. 3 вида танков! Т-72 + Лео2 + Абрамс =) Трахать мозг не надо. Либо Абрамс либо Лео. Логистика это всё! Гитлер / Наполеон так войну проиграл. От Польши до Донецка 1500 км.

[@sinsley1]

@@shadyshinichi2JZ how many m60a3 are there in storage that isn’t being used than can be sent?

[@therant311]

@@sinsley1 i Heard there aren’t any, and the ones we gave to Israel aren’t going to Ukraine because they refused.

[@sinsley1]

@@therant311 all the m60s we built and none are left? There were still in service in the first gulf war

[@JK-br1mu]

Probably shouldn't have showed the 4 large windows at 1:27

[@zlonewolf]

Indeed. Journalists looking for quick buck that expose soldiers.

[@rickerhart907]

A heavy equipment mechanic and the Gunner. Do they come any tougher than that?

[@markm4106]

Outstanding work

[@trsdarrin]

Great great men

[@gundarvarr1024]

Tips: dont shoot any incoming LIGHT with shadow because it can be tracked base on the building layout itself. 4:14

[@rustyshackleford8333]

..that lion tatoo is a real masterpiece of art...

[@commonsense504]

You should see his swastika tattoo on his chest. It's even better.

[@zagrepcanin82]

May God protects you brothers! Slava Ukrajini

[@JuergenGDB]

If it's on KZbin... it's not a secret, at least anymore.

[@gaius_enceladus]

From New Zealand - Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@ghost_2448]

Thank you for your support my friend we will win this war and you should come visit Ukraine

[@DmitryAnatolyevich73]

Сало в кокаине!!!🐷👎

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Roman should be put in a Leopard 2 or Challenger 2 even if he does not want it, they need their best tankers in their best tanks.

[@chivalrylives8050]

Roman knows what happened to those Leopard 2 on Syria. He knows he's better in sticking with what he knows.

[@gunfisher4661]

If a person has mastered their equipment and is very confident with it they will perform much better then if sent off on other equipment even if they will master that too down the road.

[@markhepworth]

@@chivalrylives8050 Is that what your poison dwarf bitchdaddy dictator told you to say as he bent you over little putinbitchclown troll fairy..? 🇷🇺💩🤡🧚‍♀️

[@markuso6263]

@@chivalrylives8050 In Syria, the tank was also left to its own devices and was destroyed from behind. Without infantry you will lose even the best tank.

[@chivalrylives8050]

@@markhepworth You talk the talk ; do you walk the walk ?

[@arleyrestrepo3713]

Con los valientes soldados y pueblo ucraniano, la victoria será para Ucrania. Desde Colombia Gloria a Ucrania. 🇨🇴🇺🇦🇨🇴

[@siesta2]

Respekt, keep going and stay safe

[@mankihonda983]

Just the starting scene can be used to figure out where that was filmed at. Good job.

[@phoenixrising011]

A welder is just as deadly as a gunner. Tanks need to run.

[@pilotmisha]

thank you people of nations for your support! Thank you all! 🇺🇦

[@Smoke_Rising]

Man Lion is an absolute hardass. He's not going to upgrade? That seems crazy to me. I understand he must be sentimental about his tank but wouldn't it be better to get a tank that wasn't built in 70s. One that doesn't store ammo in the seats you sit on basically.

[@MistahFox]

@@Smoke_Rising There's not many NATO tanks being sent, so they're probably all spoken for. He probably doesn't have a choice, so he'll keep repairing tanks and maybe charge into battle into his T-72 again.

[@OleDiaBole]

Mikhailo, you are not supported, you are being used. Trust me, here in EX Yugoslavia we were testing ground for what was being prepared for Ukraine and Russia.

[@mowtow90]

The biggest heroes of the war are the Ukranian Logistic and service teams. They are tasked of managing countless of different systems and pvoding parts , ammo , propelant and maintance for all of them. Like the SPGs for example - yes most of the Western stuf use the standard 155 Nato rounds but all of them use different propelant and if you use the wrong one , you will worn out the barrel. Also the USSR equipment , they are scrounging every possible source to grab parts.

[@talonmagic798]

Польша - > Донецк 1500 км! Ёбаныйврот! =)

[@user-ee6nb9ec6v]

They are using civilians vehicles and buildings, think about

[@mishaillich9728]

Thank you for the gifts!

[@aA-ye1cf]

brilliant artisans...a real skill doing something between scraphead challenge and museum restorations I guess. Bloody well done guys ! Slava Ukraine

[@heyman5911]

May the good Lord keep them well against the invaders

[@buzzman4860]

You didn't show location but you showed people and gave their unit designations.

[@robbypolter6689]

Unfortunately, it is far too late for this warning. Not only that you can locate the hall based on the incidence of light, the huge oven for heating the hall has long since revealed its location itself. Then the chain tracks that clearly say, Hello, here we are! Then the faces were shown. Then the panorama with the camera in the hall, which structural features it has and the approximate size. Then the truck with the auxiliary crane, a "ZIL 131", so keep an eye out for this model. Then there's the BAT 2M engineer tank, based on the T-64, it really couldn't be more conspicuous.

[@boejiden7093]

Shows Bradley's when he says Abrahams. How can someone not even show the right tank?

[@phalnx2614]

Lion and the other mechanics are brave soldiers, God bless them.

[@shengyi1701]

Imagine Ukrainian tank crews reporting for training on their Leopard 2 tanks. And they are met by a certain Colonel Hessler who supervises them!

[@Kristisltu]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 you guys are heroes, every single of you!

[@Angel_M777]

Hero’s 🙌🇺🇦

[@U.H8]

💛🙏🏻💙💫💫💫

[@TheMilpitasguy]

the first 14 Leopard 2A6s from Poland have just been delivered..

[@indeec9538]

2а4, and only 4 by this moment

[@TheMilpitasguy]

@@indeec9538 I didn't know they were A4's. Thanks for the correction.

[@keithdouglas7154]

Respect

[@maineusaMax]

These guys are huge heroes. So important. Soon they'll be working on half the tank types on this Earth. Win Ukraine!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@bazbazi2745]

they are fools, and they will all die for the sake of other people's interests in a war with their brothers

[@MrSmith-vc8xd]

You Epstien bots are dumb as your programmers

[@schyza9435]

@@bazbazi2745 their so called brothers have invaded their country if you haven't noticed

[@eugenesmoliy8852]

@@bazbazi2745 I'm Ukrainian. russians are not our brothers and never were. We had countless wars with them. All they want is genocide our nation, language and occupy our country.

[@bazbazi2745]

@@schyza9435 this country is ruled by enemies, enemies of the Ukrainian people and Russia, if you haven't noticed. for some reason, most Ukrainians fled to the Russian Federation, and not somewhere else.

[@riverman83]

T-62 or an Abrams...yeah I would chose the latter.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Unfortunately the Abrams will not arrive for almost a year because the DoD has decided to build all new tanks for Ukraine rather than taking the 31 tanks from our 3450 mothballed tanks, screwing both taxpayers and Ukraine who needs those tanks NOW, my guess is someone is getting a kickback $ on that scam. As for the T-62 you would be safer in a Subaru, only slightly less armored than the T-62 but much faster.

[@mikkel066h]

Well tanks are equipment. If he knows how to work a T-72 well it is safer for him to be in a T-72, even though the equipment is worse.

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

TANKERS LEAD THE WAY 👊😎

[@26tbucket]

I wonder how one could join the tank maintenance battalion? I worked on American Iron, but I'm sure I could figure it out

[@agungsugiarto9247]

Lion Jehuda ❤️👍 Suuuupeeeeeerrr 🙏Gbu 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4]

Brave Lion ❤️

[@alexandriaoccasional-corte1346]

I honestly ask myself if you are good at WoT how much does it help if you are drafted as a tanker?

[@biddyboy1570]

WoT might give give some understanding of the concepts. Watch the video fro 3:23 to get and understanding of how challenging it might be in real life with your real arse on the line.

[@alahsiaboi8909]

WT players have a bigger Chance of being a better tanker honestly

[@anonymousprepper1463]

@@alahsiaboi8909 esp if tanks become remote controlled.

[@zororosario]

Brave guys

[@markmilam3152]

Good report. Slava Ukraine!!!!

[@samorayee420]

I was worked for landscape company in the winter they said stay with us clean snow I said ok . I had renault wan , catch broken in front my house even couldn't park the car , call mechanic towing repair after three day days again door handle broken . after a week slide door can't open repair after a week slide not lock the end I quit the job I sad frozen day everyday have problem . now I can see this tank . but god bless all of them repair after repair

[@Bluescout612]

Video is ok but the showing of the tanks they say is an Abrams tank is actually a Bradly Fighting vehicle.

[@naradaian]

Never mind that - the White House is happy

[@RafaelCruz-iv2wm]

real heroes, humble as nobody could imagine, my respect for these guys. justice will prevail...

[@Themightystuka]

suspicious symbol on the mud guard at 0.08 and 3.05

[@chrisrock3108]

All the “No war footage” people must be freaking out by this clip 😂

[@rogercruz6332]

HE IS REALLY A LION!!!SLAVA UKRAINI

[@BESWWBE]

where is this factory located?

[@stefanhenning40]

Hit 7 times, destroyed 3 enemy tanks and multiple APCs, and saved his crew from an inferno? That sounds way too good to be true...

[@semkovych]

In Ukraine, it's just another tuesday.

[@semkovych]

Believe me, the things guys from my unit did... In the US, they would get a medal of honor. In Ukraine, it's just what many gotta do.

[@VALMOX]

Cool❤

[@timgruver5932]

Great report. No file stock video of nearly every channel making videos of/ in Ukraine. 👍👍👍👍

[@jonm2416]

God be with Lion and all the brave AFU fighters!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇸👍

[@toddbowles8201]

Tanks even modern ones are tight.

[@sam8404]

I've been focusing on WW2 tanks for years but over the past year I've become a lot more familiar with Soviet tanks. Can't help thinking they just look awesome.

[@paulpowerson]

Молодцы!

[@danielbeaudin7888]

thank you lion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bisbo6422]

Not so secret now

[@chrisandrews414]

"AND THE AMERICAN M1 ABRAHMS" 1:46 shows Bradleys

[@markot9902]

Coordinates ?

[@SuPaKidge]

I bet this Lion has never shot down a helo with a tank like I did back in BF4

[@mingyaowu7720]

🫡 to these guys. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@noonehere1793]

Good luck sir, i was also born in august and also in the year of the tiger….we share many things

[@foreign_agent]

Отличная работа, Украина выстоит и победит.

[@Apliroot]

с балкенкройцами только и побеждать, немчики подтвердят.

[@Mike-de2yt]

@@Apliroot was soll bitte ein Balkenkreuz sein

[@insufficientrussophobia]

​@@Apliroot орка на гіляку.

[@Apliroot]

@@insufficientrussophobia что ещё можно ожидать от свиньи? Поэтому вы и имеете то, что имеете.

[@Apliroot]

@@Mike-de2yt en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkenkreuz

[@GK-cb3vc]

"In the coming days the ground will be frozen" - good indication that this was shot at least a month and a half back begining to mid january prob. Nowdays everyone is counting down the days before the thawing and the muddy season that will last until at least end of march - begining of april.

[@Dissistheway]

Lion is a beast! 🔥🔥

[@59jaguar]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!

[@mx22mx22]

The victory is for BRICS!! RUSSIA🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@59jaguar]

@@mx22mx22 tell that to the 150,000 Russian soldiers Putin has already sent to their death this past year. Idiot

[@MrRunner72]

Poland send them Leopard, PT 91 good polish tanks!!! Not to mention the over 200 T72 tanks delivered a year ago !!!

[@sustainablesolutions9152]

"Mine" = mortar round

[@marcusfranconium3392]

Funny how he puts challenger before the ones that will actualy make a difference and will be suplied in larger numbers.

[@rustykilt]

What i see here is regardless of the type of Tank, it is the crews that are the real weapon. These men are fighting for their Country so are highly motivated, aggressive and dedicated. The will of the soldier will win out over weapons every time.

[@sonofodin9230]

So much for Secret tank repair station

[@claytonbigbsy3880]

It was a secret until you put this up you clowns!

[@moazamkhan]

Well not so secret now

[@navegandolejanooriente6268]

nice camo gortex

[@DF-zf5ws]

💛💙

[@ordisiirich9558]

No hay mal que dure cien años

[@stevenrichardson6793]

Guys like "Lion" is why Ukraine will win this war against the russians.....Slava Ukraine 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@TheTruthSeeker756]

Ukrainians are AMAZING mechanics! God Bless!

[@tnts999998]

Last time similar video happened, repair centre was located and destroyed.... Soo......

[@st5pr0]

Roman the Lion Heart !

[@vaninec]

RIP

[@kevindelaney1951]

Good straightforward answers. Continued success to him & Ukraine.

[@genes.3285]

This used to be called the Kharkov Locomotive Factory. It dates back to 1945 for tanks or even earlier to 1895 for locomotives. At times, it has employed thousands. It is not secret in any sense of the word.

[@JTMaster]

That factory got destroyed by Russian missiles last I remember

[@infectedvector]

"...and American M-1 Abrams". Then they show Bradley's.

[@Austinjfit]

That wasn’t an abrams

[@jordantuchek9212]

Bro said " Just destroyed 3 tanks and an armored vehicle" like it was nothing. Solid!

[@ivanvoloder8114]

Yeah, and pigs fly.

[@semkovych]

Nothing unusual in this war honestly. The things some guys from my unit did alone... In the US, they would get a medal of honor. In UA, it's just another tuesday.

[@ProjecthuntanFish]

I don't care whose tank you are operating they all break down often.

[@sam8404]

Yes due to lack of maintenance. But for Russia it's cause they don't care or don't know how, for Ukraine it's cause they're busy fighting and barely have any time to clean.

[@ProjecthuntanFish]

@@sam8404 No! Even US tanks require a lot of maintenance and repair! I was an M60a1 and an M1a1 tanker so....

[@sam8404]

@@ProjecthuntanFish well I wasn't saying they don't so... A huge reason Ukraine is going through so much equipment is because they simply don't have the time/manpower/materials to do regular cleaning and maintenance.

[@joshflugel]

Badass as in: I don't need Leopards, the T-72 will do.

[@hi5ghost27]

Lets go August

[@Dakurar]

The Iron Crosses xD

[@alekssvoja4402]

Все,уже похоронили,репортаж помог найти мастерскую.

[@panther7584]

not so secret anymore...

[@alexkachur1178]

Дайте координаты это места

[@auratus7150]

"American Abrams" shows Bradleys no comments🤣

[@edholubasch102]

Good experience for then. Practice makes masters.