How Villagers Helped Ukrainian Forces During Russian Occupation

Local residents in Ukraine's Kherson region describe how they helped support Ukrainian forces while Russian troops occupied their village. The village of Arkhanhelske is one of many settlements liberated during Kyiv's ongoing counteroffensive.
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[@lajoyalobos2009]

"Why would we stay here for nothing? Of course we reported it." This guy is awesome. Risking his life to give valuable intel 🇺🇲🇺🇦

[@geoffgill5334]

The resolve and courage of the Ukrainian nation is a beacon of hope for the world...Slava Ukraine

[@u.h.h4915]

💛🙏🏻💙💫💫

[@braveworld2707]

*Героям слава!*

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

So why did they want to join NATO and antagonize their neighbors?

[@canuzzi]

@@wolfthequarrelsome504 they didn't want to antagonize their neighbours. They were afraid about in invasion and the Russians proved they were right.

[@pakde8002]

It's crazy even their houses were destroyed in driving out the orcs they are still proud and happy to be free again. I hope they will have a new home soon.

[@Lorena-el3ou]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKXf2aAg8mXmNU

[@thattubesound2214]

These old men are the essence of what it is to be Ukrainian. Their cunning and resolve are why Russia doesn't have a chance to win this war. What boggles my mind is why the Russians didn't see this on February 23. I guess that's what happens when folks are afraid to tell their leaders the truth about situations. Slava Ukraini! With love and respect from Utah, USA.

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

Utah is a long way from the reality of a Russian winter offensive.

[@braveworld2707]

*Героям слава!*

[@HisameArtwork]

and babusya make the best pies for russian soldiers.

[@bobjohnbowles]

@@wolfthequarrelsome504 But Finland isn't. Russia launched an army of 1 million against a nation of just 4 million men, women, the elderly and children in 1939 in the depths of winter. A third of their army never returned.

[@brokendad2222]

These people truly understand what the meaning of "freedom" is. Slava Ukraini.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

Freedom is little more than a slogan. How do you run a society on nothing but freedom? Freedom isn’t the one size fits all solution, Reason is. Reckoning faithfully with the one true God (reasoning properly and honestly with Logic) is what will offer humanity salvation and paradise, not freedom. In fact it is consciousness trying to have its own way and to have freedom even from Logic aka God that makes us so ungodly and illogical. We are not free, we are only free to be logical or to fuck ourselves over by not being logical. The Ukrainians show us how even good people can end up in a very real hell when mankind (on all sides) claims land, glory and victory as their own rather than acknowledging the objective truth that all land, glory and the final victory will go to Logic aka God, the one who makes x=x and who made land, glory and victory be land, glory and victory in the first place. You can say I’m overthinking it like many people tend to but frankly we (consciousness) have war, plagues, and are living through a variety of waking nightmares precisely because we don’t think hard enough and properly enough about the shit we do.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

There should be as much freedom as is reasonable and as much as Logic demands consciousness/humanity have (which is quite a lot of freedom but nowhere near total freedom) no more and no less.

[@ginmar8134]

@@logicalconceptofficial Want a cookie, poseur?

[@aeonsbeyond]

and the Russians dont even understand what a Toilet is

[@soreeyez]

they are nut-z spies.

[@corazonagoncillo2699]

Kudos to these Ukrainians who risked their lives in helping the soldiers drive the invaders!I hope and pray that that they will totally drive the Russians out of their country.

[@Eric_Von_Zipper]

That story about the toilets makes me laugh. My mom is 95 yrs old, and was a teen during WWII. She told us that when russians occupied German towns, that some russians thought that the toilets were "potato" washers. She told us this in the 1970's. It is funny, that there are still russians that do not know??? It also show where many of these russians are coming from to fight....

[@machtschnell7452]

@@user-hq5ue7td8d Oh it is, Putinbot. Only the poorest minorities are conscripted. They are desperate to leave their Soviet imposed poverty. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@marvinc9994]

I don't believe I've EVER been as impressed with the courage and decency of 'ordinary' people as I have with these amazing folk. Pray to God that _certain people_ in the West NEVER betray the Ukrainians ! "Freedom is the most important thing".

[@mattparker2315]

They just shat on the floor and used the toilet for drinking water 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SL-sd3sg]

Such a backward country!

[@thechancellor3715]

In the 82 years since the Russians invaded the three Baltic republics, they have not changed one iota....shitting on floors and drinking from toilets....our dogs are better trained.

[@hcpalmer]

Fucking Orcs are uncivilized scum.

[@lavenderhammy8140]

So many heroes there 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@logicalconceptofficial]

The heroes are the ones who do not defy Logic (God) by claiming land as theirs and going to war over it. Soldiers are the opposite of heroes (objectively speaking) and have kept us from seeing the paradise that only Logic aka God can bring us. Soldiers and leaders of corrupt nations like those in the US, Russia, the UK, Ukraine, etc have only ever brought humanity to hell.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

A lack of reason is the reason for war.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

We do not suffer so greatly for a lack of soldiers in tanks “liberating” us, but rather because we fail to submit ourselves to the one true God and to properly devote ourselves to the source of knowledge (Logic aka God). All that God demands of us is reason and logical consistency. When we can give our creator that small gift then we will not suffer as minds do currently (in pursuit of power and sovereignty that they will never truly and independently have).

[@TheBurnknight]

@@logicalconceptofficial weird speach from some1 with the name logic in their name

[@tradergirljam]

@@TheBurnknight russian troll

[@daniellehirschausen8908]

These people are hero’s of Ukraine ,just ordinary people !

[@hks2377]

It may seem silly, but the younger man’s colorful kitchen cabinets tugged at my heart. The thought of how hard a family works to make a home, maybe for multiple generations- Then in an instant, it’s gone. In a matter of months, thousands lost their houses & in many cases the family members who made them feel like home. All for one man, who already had more than he could use in one lifetime😔

[@cybercat29]

Same here 😢💔

[@mxcollin95]

“The Russians pooped on the floor and drank out of the toilet.” Says it all…

[@waimateteripi7083]

Brave citizen...Hero comes to mind

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇨🇦 Canada stands with Ukraine. Great Respect for all Ukrainian soldiers and those who support them.

[@elliottboomsluiter7214]

The bravery of just everyday citizens is inspiring. We should be so lucky as to have neighbors like Ukrainian folks.

[@joerosa170]

Greetings from America. The Ukrainian people have a great relationship with there soldiers. It's awesome to see. The Ukrainian people really are amazing and the Ukrainian warriors are fearless. Glory to the hero's. Glory to Ukraine 😀.

[@OrdinaryDude]

I just hope that publishing this news story never puts these proud patriots in danger.

[@candykane4271]

This was refreshing, a local hero! Informative how undereducated a Russian solder is. The village is Arkanhelske Kherson region on the Inulets river if you want to locate.

[@ellasmommy9278]

Ukrainians are so resilient and so badass. Slava Ukraini 💙💛🇺🇦🌻 Heroyam Slava 💪✊

[@suntareeyasuntareeya5505]

Please help Ukraine people From Thailand

[@ayajparahinog9168]

It is easier to build a home, than a broken nation. Unity for Ukraine!

[@HungryGhost999]

The Ukrainian people are fantastic. I’d love to visit them when this war is over. Glory to Ukraine ❤🇺🇦🇺🇦💪🙏

[@georgekondrat2062]

@@theroom7469 Russia may be the one that does not exist and may even be part of Ukraine or China

[@wartem]

@@theroom7469 Come back to reality

[@UA2Day]

Ukrainians. What is the most underestimated and overestimated in the world. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooiscnaNZ91lkJI

[@logicalconceptofficial]

@@wartem what decides reality if not Logic, the one true God that humans suffer on all sides for (collectively) defying? Ukraine will not win and neither will Russia….did none of you guys understand Exodus and the fact that nations of man like Egypt have been more misleading and attractive “false Gods” than even the pantheons of mythological Gods various cultures have? Pharoah didn’t watch his nation crumble before his eyes because he worshipped Ra too much, but rather because he was more devoted to Egypt, to money, to power and to himself than to Reason (and its source: God aka Logic). The world, including the Ukrainians, have not learned and still worship those same kinds of false Gods that do not make x=x and who did not make the universe be the universe as Logic, the one true God did. They rightly suffer for this error in reasoning (sin). They will acknowledge Logic as the one true God and will put reason (the proper way to worship the real God) above all else including their wallets and their nations when they want the suffering (hell) to end and the enjoyment of paradise to begin. Many people have put themselves, their nation, and their money/power above all else including reasoning properly with Logic (reckoning faithfully with the one true God) and it is true blasphemy. Logic is fantastic. God is fantastic. Nations of man are misleading and corrupt and are NOT fantastic.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

@@theroom7469 the names we call things are arbitrary anyway. You can call me any nickname you want and it does not change that I am what I am. The land will still be the land and it will still have been made by the one who makes x=x (who we call arbitrary names like “Logic” or “Hashem”) and will still not belong to any mind when the dust settles, but rather to the maker of lands and minds.

[@LuciferMornStar]

Many stories about the citizen heroes will come out now that they can talk! слава героям слава україні🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@zanttu84]

Those old-school man's are real patriots!! Driving scooter and give information in the army💥.Big respect👏👏👏. Slava Ukraine💙💛.

[@messagebox9781]

🇺🇦🇺🇦 Every Ukrainian is a war hero, an outstanding citizen with a wonderful human quality. 💖 Great hearts!! 👏👏👏 Ukraine, the next power of the 🌍.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Wonderful Ukranians. My best friend at age 5 was Ukranian. Slava Ukraini ♥ from the 🇬🇧

[@ronnymcdonald2543]

You Brits do have a soft spot for Nazis ;P

[@secularsekai8910]

Heroyam Slava 🇬🇧 ❤ 🇺🇦

[@susanaqueiroz9366]

💙💛🙏Slava Ukraine!!! God bless and protect you and your Country 🙏💙💙💛💛

[@UA2Day]

Ukrainians. What is the most underestimated and overestimated in the world. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooiscnaNZ91lkJI

[@renanfelipedossantos5913]

The Ukrainian people's resolve to fight for their freedom is truly enviable, an example for the whole world. Geroyam slava! 💪🇺🇦

[@tomad4051]

“Freedom is the most important thing. We are free”. - from woman who knows @3:34 ❤❤❤ 💪🏼🇺🇦💪🏼

[@elenariccettoirigoin3278]

Brave and proud people. Land of heroes 🇺🇦✌🏻

[@u.h.h4915]

🫶🫶🫶🤩🤩🤩💙💛👍🏻

[@mantenimlallengua]

I feel sorry for the guy who got his house destroyed. It looks like it was very nice home with a good thermal insulation...

[@davidb5477]

I get goose bumps watching the Ukrainians telling their stories of helping their troops banish the invaders and the stories of liberation.

[@PatriciaSantos-qt9lw]

This is exactly what a truly patriotic People looks like. We in the EUrope/west have MUCH to learn from the Ukrainian patriots. Glory to those true Heroic People.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

"They saw the toilet but didn't even know how to use it." - if that doesn't revalidate Russian troops being called orcs, I don't know what does. Jesus...

[@als4817]

This comment from locals has been present since the start of the war.

[@DucNGUYEN-gr9wb]

...and used toilet water for drinking... They are true Orcs! :)

[@machtschnell7452]

@@user-hq5ue7td8d Sadly, since the conscripts are from the poorest minority regions of Russia, it is true. They probably have never seen indoor plumbing be fire. You pretty boy orcs ought to enlist to teach them about how indoor plumbing works in Moscow. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@maiwelsh8025]

@@user-hq5ue7td8d I don’t think he would have made it up!!! It’s pretty obvious that if there was shit on his floor, the Russians either were too dumb to know how to use a toilet or too lazy and did not care about sitting around in their own waste

[@cheebacheeo5876]

All unjustified actions upon the innocent civilians, and animals of Ukraine will backfire on russians... We will never forget and the more they violate human rights and commit war crimes the more support Ukraine will get and the more russian economic will suffer - for decades I hope. Bless all the victims and their friends and families 🙏 My heart goes to Ukraine people ❤️. Stay strong and fight for your country and freedom! Благословение также русским людям, которые не поддерживают Путина и его мафиози 🙏 Thank you everyone who really tries to stop the terrorists of russia from slaughtering innocent Ukraine people and destroying their infrastructure DONATE UA 👌✌️❤️🙏 ОСВОБОДИТЕ ГРАЖДАН РОССИИ #StopRussia #SupportUkraine 🙏🇺🇦💖🥇SLAVA UKRAINI!👏🇫🇮🇨🇭 🥇💖🇺🇦 Heroic Sava🥇💖🇺🇦

[@argelynbasco6856]

Job well Done sir that’s a good idea to help your fellow country man to elimenate the enemies to your land.salute all the people like this.slava ukraine skava heroes

[@AndyWoohoo666]

True patriots!

[@thefastandthedead1769]

There are some seriously brave people in Ukraine! Slava Ukraini!

[@dalriadajohannsen]

These people are awe inspiring. I wish everyone could be like this 🌹❤️

[@mithileshjha2561]

It Called Humanity. Great job Ukraine Forces. Glory to Ukraine.

[@rxonmymind8362]

"The Russians shat on the floor and drink the water from the toilet" 🤣 I'm dying here.

[@schentler]

kind of worrying because where do they get these soldiers from? place without toilet?

[@alessandro.calzavara]

@@schentler It may be; they usually come from the poorest regions in Russia

[@EBDavis111]

@@schentler Place without toilet, yes. Russia.

[@olbrue]

It is pretty stupid Ukrainian propaganda which is so sweet to be believed by Ukrainians because it put them on airs above Russians - and they are craving to be above out of their inferiority complex. It is complete nonsense, Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe, still living out on Soviet infrastructure and legacy, so below Russia

[@rxonmymind8362]

@@alessandro.calzavara This. Those Russians definitely didn't come from Moscow or anywhere close it. They picked up conscripts from the far reached and poorest population of Russia in order it to not bring war to close to financially powerful people. I GUARANTEE you rich oligarchs sons aren't in this war. Sad.

[@anderssvensk4317]

So much suffering for the civilian! God bless them 🙏 ❤️

[@melodysopinionfrannie4300]

This is why it will be impossible to keep Ukraine …… people always fight invaders for their freedom! The Russian soldiers would always be afraid to go outside… 💕🇺🇦

[@maiwelsh8025]

True but they also don’t want to go back to a situation like they had from 2014 onwards before the invasion. That might be harder to deal with

[@austinbandy5818]

Glory to Ukraine from Texas! You're going to win this

[@SurfinScientist]

"They didn't even know how to use the toilet. They shat on the floor, and drunk from the toilet." LOL

[@maryvalentine9090]

🎉🎉I love the ballsy older guy who actively aided the Ukrainian soldiers. Now that’s a hell of a man. Kicking ass and taking names!

[@samtao9064]

blessing to Ukraine!

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

My people are salt of the earth, amazing and I’m so proud to say I’m 100% Ukrainian!

[@DucNGUYEN-gr9wb]

We are proud of you, my friend. History, victory and glory will be yours, Ukrainians!

[@laars0001]

❤️🇺🇦❤️

[@treasurehunter7771]

Freedom, warms the very soul

[@johtor2358]

I love the Ukrainian people every day more and more. ❤❤❤❤ Tons of respect for them.

[@johntheclyde2816]

More terrific reporting by RFE! Good work!

[@alanjohnson8417]

These "old" people are no less heroic than their army. Slava Ukraini!

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

Truly amazing Ukrainians! Very brave courageous! Slava Ukraine!

[@ninodiioia]

Glory to Ukraine from canada 🇨🇦

[@alexanderdantonio8999]

Brave people...just amazing brave people. 👏 🙏

[@brucelamberton8819]

So much for the Russians being viewed as "liberators" and greeted with open arms!

[@gregortidholm]

I think it would be advisable to hide the identity of the people in this clip. Although they are part of the protection of their homeland, they would be combatants if they reveal information about the movement of troops. This could prove detrimental to them in the future if they are affected by new Russian offenses or contacted by people on the side of the Russian cause. It is important to understand that respondents often do not have the time necessary to analyze the consequences of their answers. Regardless of which side you are on, it is often ill advised to put civilians in a situation where they risk serious consequences for what they have told the media.

[@hitenmitsurugi-ryu9880]

This shouldn't have been exposed. These people and others who are in their place will be placed in danger

[@carolwilliams8511]

Brave people. Wonderful resistance work. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@ramonmauriciozapata-santos]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✊✊✊

[@aprilsmith3683]

Amazing Ukrainians...🇿🇦🕊🇺🇦

[@mrHBarry]

Huge Respect to Ukraine! What a Nation! What a Brave People! They say NO to Russian imperialism. The say NO to Russian Invaders. They say NO to Russian war criminals. They say NO to Russian baby killers. They say NO to Russian Terrorist. They fight for their Independence. They fight for FREEDOM. they fight for their friends and family. They fight for everyone who enjoys Freedom. Huge Respect. Ukraine will win. Slava Ukraine.

[@honorladone8682]

I'm praying for everyone except Putin. AMEN PHILADELPHIA USA

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Thank you to show such bravery!

[@paintballusa1658]

Patriotic Ukrainians 👏👍 Slava Ukraine ✊🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@dasbubba841]

Operating in a land hostile to you is quite difficult, especially in the age of cell phones and the Internet.

[@WhiteDragon689]

There is no shortage of Heroes in Ukraine.

[@ErdoganIstKeinZiegenfi...]

"they just sh*t on the floor and used the toilet water for drinking" - omg I cant :D:D

[@chrishall6451]

"They shat on the floor and drank water from the toilet." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Icantkeepout]

I know and understand the civilians wanting to help but I think showing a video like this only places civilians in increased danger.

[@wombatdk]

Those civilians are, literally, risking their life. Resistance fighters usually don't enjoy the same protection as combatants, I think. Not 100% sure, I forgot all I learned about the Geneva Convention the day after they taught it to use and finished with "...and here's how you can get away with ignoring it."

[@maiwelsh8025]

I am sure if would apply to captured civilians too

[@manikantakabrabam2610]

I like you Ukraine 🇺🇦👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@soreeyez]

Thanks, they made themselves legitimate 🎯 targets 🎯!

[@dieseldave2383]

Nice to see these people are free now. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@elon13yearsago8]

In 1944, red army soldiers didn't know what toilet is and they drank the water from it and in current time it's mindblowing that they still don't know what toilet is

[@maiwelsh8025]

I know it’s crazy

[@erinfletcher9060]

Slava Ukraine. Thx for this report!

[@penitoanikeve7288]

These men deserve recognition for their bravery and assistance in helping expel the invaders.

[@RatTerminator]

Brave ukranians Everybody chipping in!

[@konrad01de]

2:50 That (concerning the toilet) is absolutely identical to what my mother told me about 1945/6, when Russian soldiers came to their house in Eastern Germany (after 1949 GDR).

[@cskvision]

Ukrainian resolve, strength and courage will always defeat an enemy that is drunk, stoned, defecates on the floor, and drinks water out of a toilet.

[@Rin-qj7zt]

it makes me anxious. the war is not over yet. things like this should be saved for the end

[@dang25272549]

With hearts and minds and souls for their homeland the invader will never win .

[@robertbrooks6167]

A weekly TV show of bounty hunters hunting down Russian war criminals would be a hit..........

[@lakhimaimili4490]

Just imagine, army coming from another country and breaking into your house,taking away everything.....looting your goods.What evil people can become 😡

[@travelbonne4872]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤

[@braveworld2707]

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 💪 #FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪

[@droiid123]

Freedom is more important thing. You will understand when you lose it.

[@Boringdaddi]

Ukrainian people are amazing. True freedom fighters, loyal to country, family and friends. Tough, resilient, and unafraid to stand up to bullies. it is timely they showed the world how to be hopeful.

[@claytonanthony9619]

Beautiful stories of freedom

[@wallyohrel9086]

Being freedom is right to yours people's. Keep it going men .great 'job 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@frakismaximus3052]

glory to Ukraine!!

[@crazycrocrazycro4568]

it takes courage to fight without a gun amongst the enemy!!!

[@markovovchok6767]

Вільні люди,так і буде...

[@Eyyoh755]

Just like french resistance during german occupation. Well done!

[@timypp2894]

I'm not sure one should be sharing these brave actions (helping Ukrainian forces) of these good civilians - just yet. The war isn't over and the russians are still occupying other parts with Ukrainians citizens nearby.

[@aynos629]

God bless!

[@justsayen2024]

That's right they're gone and now she's free and free from the freaking Russians.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Lots of latest tech materiel and aid is the key. Time to end Putin's failed genocide ...Slava Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@joni6616]

I'm truelly admired by the ukranian people. Ära till Ukraina

[@scalberto5708]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦