'What is stopping us becoming Ukraine 2.0?': The Estonian women preparing for war

In the months since the invasion of Ukraine, Estonians, who share a border with Russia, are increasingly concerned about potential Kremlin aggression.
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Despite the threat being low, more than 1,000 ordinary women have volunteered to join the Women's Defence Organisation since the conflict began. Car mechanic Mari Klandorf is one. She now spends her weekends training in first aid, guerrilla warfare and firearms and says: 'Russia might not be coming tomorrow, or the next day, but I want to be prepared.'
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[@ghostbadger2358]

I recently joined the Latvian territorial defense force as well. I hold a lot of respect to our Estonian brother's and sister's

[@lightghost7524]

Estonian sisters will flee and leave behind their sons and husbands, just like 5 million Ukrainian women have

[@ghostbadger2358]

@@lightghost7524 are you maiden less?

[@lightghost7524]

@@ghostbadger2358 No. How about you?

[@kingaragorn6916]

Dude, women make up like 15% of the army and 0.02% of the front line defenders

[@nicolbolas8758]

i doubght that russians has balls to open second frontline especially with nato country, its dead end.

[@Javlafan]

Estonia didn't gain independence in 1991. It regained its independence, since the country was occupied by the Soviets. There was a recognised Estonian government in exile from 1944 to 1991. Estonia got independent same time as Finland. Thus it's more than a 100 year old state at this point.

[@looduselaps]

ssry but where do u get ur info??? we where indipendent from 1918-1940 and from 1991...... check ur facts before u get smart on the comments, xD

[@Javlafan]

@@looduselaps what are you on about? Estonia celebrated its 100th anniversary on 24 February 2018, precisely because we had a functioning government in exile during the Soviet occupation. So, de jure Estonia never cased to exist as an independent state. Even though de facto we weren't independent from 1940-1944 (then a brief moment before the Soviets reoccupied Tallinn, the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia proclaimed itself the supreme power. With official government in exile being declared in 1953 in Oslo) and then till the de facto restoration of our independence in 1991.

[@joseraulmiguens6699]

No the government in exile was not recognized that is a lie.

[@eksiarvamus]

@@joseraulmiguens6699 The Estonian Diplomatic Corps in exile was however recognized.

[@eksiarvamus]

@Jiraiya Sennin Fact is that Estonia was illegally occupied by the USSR and everyone but the criminal Russia acknowledges it.

[@andrewgusak123ua]

As Ukrainian, I want to thank Estonia and Estonian people from the bottom of my heart for provided aid to Ukraine. I also admire your bravery and readiness to defend your home country. Be strong like Ukraine=)

[@greeneyedlady5580]

​@@iximiusminus9355 If Russia would stop the unjustified invasions of other countries, there wouldn't be unnecessary deaths in Estonia or Ukraine.

[@PMC_Wanker_Group]

@@iximiusminus9355 huh?

[@simonmeszaros2770]

@@iximiusminus9355 where it is promoting deaths?

[@wilddragon7]

@@iximiusminus9355 Can I come to your house and take what ever you have just because I want too ?

[@pogo1140]

@@iximiusminus9355 So when I come to your place and demand you give me your car and your house? you gonna give me the keys??? Don't bother with the cops, they'll be too late. THAT on the national scale is what this is about. The Estonians, Lithuanians, Latvians, Finns, Swedes, Ukrainians and Pole know what the real stakes are and they have no illusion about what Putin really wants.

[@Ale-xv1ld]

We are grateful to all Estonian people for support and position! Greetings from Kyiv! Will visit you after our victory! Thank you!

[@paavopeerna4673]

All the best, hope soon!

[@redfortress7777]

То есть вы никогда к ним не приедете? 😂😂😂

[@njamnjamb]

@@redfortress7777 Естонці зробили для нас дуже багато і дуже швидко, вони показали себе людьми, що вміють співчувати і мають рішучість, щоб діяти. Кожного разу коли росія розпочинатиме напад, ви зустрічатимете сотні й тисячі українців, що приїдуть на допомогу нації якій ви вирішили принести "звільнення" наступного разу. Українці гарно пам'ятають гарне і погане.

[@hasdagger1916]

Looking forward to it ❤

[@ggromio6703]

What victory? Drastic losses and a genocide in men power… why are your people so blind, guys are being used by the west) I’m from Poland by the way.

[@yvmak1639]

aitäh Eesti! We,ukrainians,very grateful for your support! As a percentage of GDP, Estonia has provided more weapons to Ukraine than any other country! Thank you very much!!!

[@paavopeerna4673]

Slava Ukraine!

[@yvmak1639]

@@paavopeerna4673 Glory to Heroes!Слава Естонії!Слава Україні!

[@jturtle5318]

Thank you. Slava Ukraini.

[@bbgcars]

I DONT AGREE! The United States of America has provided more than all countries combined! EVEN EXCEEDING THE GDP OF CALIFORNIA Which has a higher GDP than most countries in the world , California has a 3.5 Trillion dollar GDP and has the 5th LARGEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD! Behind Germany and above India! California GDP is $86,000 per capita!.......SLAVA UKRAINI!

[@paavopeerna4673]

@@bbgcars , well done. USA is a greatest support anyway!

[@nostromo9797]

Finland and Sweden in Nato will be a big help to Estonia and the Baltic countrys to defend their land. Great respect for Estonia 💪

[@eddale5557]

The wole baltic sea would be a Nato sone almost and the Russians do not have much rom to sail on lol and all because of the war in Ukrania and mr Putin lol!

[@nostromo9797]

@@ajaysingpho3395 I wonder what rock you are living under Ayay Singpho. Everyone has seen the poor effect of the Russian army. If Nato gets involved in war with Russia they will crush Russia in few days. Mr Putin and his General's know this. Anyway Russia did already loose this war, now its only a matter of time when it will collapse from inside. Everyone with a little of brain did already leave or try to leave Russia. So Ajay, prepare yourself for hard times.

[@user-rl9rx1pu8k]

No they won't.

[@eduardpeeterlemming]

Estonia independence day was on the same day as the invasion began

[@saint2867]

Tell the truth. Finland and Sweden will give huge support to the American military-industrial complex, not to Estonia... "Everything in the world is for nothing, except money".

[@erik7999]

We are with our Estonian friends and family on this one. We know all too well what it's like being under Russian rule and if Putin tries anything with us - we will be ready. Much love and respect to our Estonian neighbours from Lithuania! ✊

[@stuartedwin8966]

I'm from the U.K but I had to add a like to this comment, I pray war never comes and you will all be safe.if them bastards do attack I will be on the next plane over there,

[@Mecha_Net]

Stop praying and adding fuel at the same time USA and friends. It's not funny to instigate wars 😑

[@erik7999]

@@stuartedwin8966 Cheers for the support mate! I know the UK has been leading NATO's enhanced forward presence mission in Estonia and has been working with the Baltics for a while now in show of support towards us. Let us hope the situation doesn't get out of hand and all the boys and girls can go home in one piece... ✌️

[@bunsdad4530]

I can’t see why the Russians would want anything from the rest of Europe There is nothing to gain. Ukraine has Low wages Great output Metallurgical coal Iron ore Titanium Uranium Great farmland It’s flat so under modern warfare it is the only way to get to Russia with an army Western Europe High wages No resources lots of debt War is a business and Western Europe has no ROI Everyone wants the Ukraine the caspian basin Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. They are the global economic future Eatonia would be a waste of money

[@djanitatiana]

@@Mecha_Net Theres only one instigator and it's now formally designated a terrorist nation alongside North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria. And it will meet its destiny very soon.

[@robguilfoil2470]

This is an excellent documentary showing the strength and resolve of Estonians.

[@cgmaster]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@paulscousedownie]

As ex professional soldier, airborne forces, I have always felt that all citizens should have professional training in basic military skills such as field craft, skill at arms, first aid combined with specialist skills you might already have as civilian. Communications, medics, engineers etc. Ukraine has been an eye opener and all healthy fit citizens should be ready to defend their own counties against any form of military aggressor or invasion by an opposing military forces. .

[@Cuerpoescoba]

I always felt that the weapons never be created

[@daffyduck780]

I suspect you ment citizens of all free countries... After all we don't want the baddie countries doing this.

[@drachenfels6782]

Ukraine had a quite substantial army, and population and was one of the top weapon exporters, so it's less about able bodies and more about hard equipment.

[@tylerrobinson1149]

Totaly. There is in most nato countries a reserve force you could join, but it would make sense to have blanket education in the subjects you mentioned, cause if a nato country is invaded its able bodied civilians could be drafted immediatly to act has a logistical back up battalion to active duty forces fighting on the front. Large stock piles of soild rifles like g3’s and fn- fal’s would be smart has well.

[@catparka7698]

@@Cuerpoescoba That's great, but incompatible with the reality we are born into.

[@Rodipol]

I am Estonian I am happy that I live in such a country, we have accepted more than forty thousand refugees from Ukraine and I am very happy that I live in this beautiful country. together we are strength! glory to ukraine ❤glory to Estonia 💙🖤🤍Aitäh!

[@Lada.Channel]

Why so hate for Russia?i khow many nationalities people on Russia living peacefully

[@muuke]

@@Lada.Channel No hate for Russia, only for ts sick dictorial regime and the botox-filled führer at its helm... As to the "nations living peacefully in Russia" - none of the Finno-Ugric minorities (the Mordvians, Komi, etc) have any tuition in their indigenous languages. In other words, they're being Russified. Only Turkic-speaking peoples (e.g the Tatars) have some of the tuition in their mother tongue.

[@amiable_monster]

🇺🇦♥️🇪🇪

[@amiable_monster]

@@Lada.Channel To know why people hate Russia, you should be Russia's neighbor

[@diamondsarenotforever8542]

@@Lada.Channel They hate the government. Not Russian ppl.

[@sjd9214]

I loved this story and have great respect for Estonians who so clearly value their Freedom. Most Westerners have just taken Freedom for granted.

[@user-ey1sf6fy3f]

they don't. Estonia isn't free. no country is

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

Freedom is an illusion.

[@Toroleco]

@@user-ey1sf6fy3f Dont question NATO narrative Bro, you MUST be against ROSHA

[@joseraulmiguens6699]

Freedom is not a value. You are very wrong. you are compromising the term.

[@itsKarlDesigns]

Whats with all the hispanic names being kremlin trolls? Do they not have cyber security over there and that many people lose their accounts 🤣

[@LoomisPC]

If anyone can get anything done, it's the estonians. I know from experience. Love from Finland!

[@MrJuwarra]

Says the Finn whose people won the Winter War and helped us Estonians win our Independence War. We forever owe our gratitude to our Suomen Veljeille. And soon we will be together in NATO and will fight side by side again if needed be

[@saint2867]

@@MrJuwarra The hostilities ceased in March 1940 with the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty, under which Finland ceded about 10% of its territory to the Soviet Union. The Finnish authorities evacuated 430 thousand Finnish inhabitants from the frontline areas inland. victory? I don't think so.

[@JamesVaughan]

I think Estonians have something like that SISU characteristic of their Finnish cousins across the water!

[@MrJuwarra]

of course we have SISU.. it is even one of the few words that is exactly the same in Estonian language.

[@__logan__duvalier__]

full respect to the freedom loving people of Estonia

[@OnkelUrmel]

As a German citizen, I had to do military service for a year. Back in the late 90's I wasn't very enthusiastic about it. But now I am happy about the training. I could always take apart and put together a Heckler and Koch G36... At the time I thought it was unnecessary. Today it may be essential for survival... 🙁

[@april3022]

the problem will be in GER that you dont get the weapon..whenits needed - they will turn in circle same as theydo now - it should be already organized to create Heimatschutz - to be prepared what to do and so on, but all sleeoing .....Greetings from GER

[@stnln2180]

Aren't you embarrassed of what Germany have become...

[@jyotirmayamohanty5723]

Even mastering a bolt action rifle für scharfschützen would be enough.

[@stnln2180]

@Wilhelm Eley As a matter of fact yes.... however the difference between Germany and Western Europe in general that your degradation started way before ours.... and we are periodically electing Conservatives and not just Perverted Marxist Hedonists like the current Democratic administration.... You on another hand don't...

[@yes8032]

@@stnln2180 atleast Germany is a useful country in the EU

[@TheAtozed]

I remember joining a self defence brigade in Ivory Coast when the country was attacked by rebels coming in from Liberia, Burkina Faso and Mali.........the media treatment was not the same. Although I'm not Estonian I want to wish the best to these brave women.

[@Youssef51]

Respect to our Estonian sisters! 🇪🇪👍🇸🇪

[@madmax5841]

Respect a gender who abandons their own sons and husbands in a warzone 🤡

[@sebastianahlin9677]

🇸🇪♥️🇪🇪

[@trallalala-zb7jo]

@@madmax5841 its men who created war lol Also These women even not have sons and husbands Tf???

[@madmax5841]

@@trallalala-zb7jo 'They studied how often European rulers went to war between 1480 and 1913. Over 193 reigns, they found that states ruled by queens were 27% more likely to wage war than those ruled by kings'

[@madmax5841]

@@trallalala-zb7jo 6 million Ukrainian women fled and left behind their sons and husbands

[@anthonylee2099]

Great respect to the women of Estonia. Taking the steps to be prepared for what may/ could happen to their Country. Respect for the United States 🇺🇸

[@daneaxe6465]

Any country that borders Russia is in the same danger zone as Israel and needs to follow the example of Israel if they want to survive as a nation/people/culture. Everyone, which includes women, must fulfill a useful military role and refresh those skills a couple times a year. Wolverines are much smaller than bears but smart bears avoid wolverines. The dumb bears get new holes ripped into their hides and learn a valuable lesson in respect.

[@Zarghaam12]

Waffle! NATO started this prat!

[@jetv1471]

@@Zarghaam12 Russia has made it obvious what happens if you Are not in NATO . Pootin drives countries to NATO and EU , his ego is his weakness .

[@eddale5557]

@@Zarghaam12 What are you talking about? what have Nato started?

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Cos, you guys won't take any of the pain and only all the gains? How long does US plan to profit from Europe's blood?

[@tomfuelery2905]

"Better to be the one who gives help, than be the one who needs it." I think I just fell in love with her.

[@maghambor]

As a Swede, I'm looking forward to our country joining NATO so that our forces can be part of an integrated defence of our region. The Baltic states are close to many Swede's heart and I'm sure we'd be honored to help you defend your freedom. Especially against the orcs. Orcs aren't popular in Sweden.

[@georgeomalley6066]

The 🇪🇪 Lady is right, Can't sit around 🙏 for Outside Help, Got to do it for ourselves

[@yokof2202]

This is so encouraging 💪 Eternal glory to Estonia🇪🇪💖🍀

[@greeneyedlady5580]

​@@cgmaster Shane for caring enough for their country and the people who live their that they are brave enough to pick up arms and be willing to fight to defend it? Go away Vladi. Long live Estonia! Slava Ukraini!

[@maxsoon1097]

Finland nearest cousin, Estonia. Both have same enemy

[@majungasaurusaaaa]

Good for her for trying to get ready and in shape for service. I'm sure her skills with mechanics will be much more needed than that with the rifle.

[@828enigma6]

Depends on Russian tactics. She could be in the back repairing trucks, and her unit be attacked by ORC paratroopers. The US Marines have the philosophy that EVERYONE is a rifleman first, then what ever their specialty is.

[@pogo1140]

Mechanics will be needed in the field too, so bring the rifle.

[@aksdenver]

Love mom and daughter joining together!

[@ewabogacz-michalska4989]

Good job 👏 greetings from 🇬🇧 and 🇵🇱

[@hermanmelville3368]

Dokładnie!

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Pretty much any country has the right to defend itself,

[@frankfisher99]

except the UK, that would be racist

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

@@frankfisher99 How would that be racist,

[@frankfisher99]

@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Oh the guardian would find a way. Most simply, borders are racist according to the guardian, so surely fighting to defend a border is racist?

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

@@frankfisher99 You're asking me!? I have like 4 ethnic groups in my blood stream,

[@dallysinghson5569]

@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 The only kinds of people that make such statements are those wanting to exclude certain minority groups from a country.

[@diamondsarenotforever8542]

Nato's article 5 tells, If one Nato country is invaded it means all the other Nato countries are invaded so all the other Nato countries will defend it. Baltic countries were very smart joining Nato. Russia never attacked any Nato country.

[@zambani]

Actually that's not what Article 5 says. Yes it says that any attack on member will be consider an attack on all members. But each member will determine how it should respond and it doesn't have to take militarily action. They could for example just sanction the attacking nation. So article 5 does not necessarily trigger a collective military defense.

[@RS-rj5sh]

​@@zambani BUT, an attack on any NATO alliance member WOULD trigger a military response from NATO, s biggest member the US, because no response would make the alliance worthless. So while Putin yaps like a little dog about all his Nukes, he doesn't have the balls to attack a NATO member state, as he knows what the consequences will be.

[@zambani]

@@RS-rj5sh I hear what you're saying. Unfortunately I'm not the target for your response. I am only clarifying a popular misconception about NATO's Article 5 so that others are aware. Who the belligerents are in the conflict is irrelevant to reading Article 5 properly.

[@RS-rj5sh]

@@zambani No problems. Just pointing out that Putin would get a US response as if the US did nothing to would trash the integrity of the alliance and make it worthless.

[@SideKickStudios]

"You've never met a foe more brave and fierce than a mother protecting her cubs.."

[@ukraine1291]

Great job women, Hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@anthonygarcia6466]

Wow grandma's got stones,respect to the Estonian people 'God bless from America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@MrJuwarra]

American soldiers actually call Estonian colleagues "stonies" for being tough, cold nerved and disciplined. And as Estonian i can say, this is not only soldiers, these are characteristics of our people in general. And great respect to USofA from here too

[@MultiPetercool]

My Grandfather was one of the Estonian Forest Brothers during World War II. Looks like we now have Forest Sisters!

[@nickcarroll5034]

only difference is these people never lived anywhere near the years of awful the forest brothers faced

[@alco450]

Brave Estonian women, I admire you

[@aaronmicheal6224]

Much respect to the people of Estonia... Canada supports you!

[@paavopeerna4673]

Aaron, all the best!

[@user-cf2ou3jd9d]

After Chechnya, Georgia, Moldova, Syria now Ukrainian ! That the russian "contribution" to the world!

[@Lada.Channel]

You forget USA Korea,Vietnam,Iraq,Yugoslavia,Libya,Syria

[@softiasjad1858]

@@Lada.Channel Do not change the subject!

[@FM-CAgdvibes1]

Love and respect to the women of 🇪🇪 Estonia 💙🖤🤍❤️

[@pierretrudeau5549]

Very, very brave folks. Germany, Italy France and others should take notes

[@Zoza15]

If the war comes to the western parts of Europe then yes. As of now, this more a concerning part of Eastern European countries against a bully.

[@madhie-kun8614]

Germany has the most controversial topics when it comes to war and they changed, but now Ig they went back to their former-former self they be probably secretly making plans to retake the old German empire's territory.... Probably

[@kantenklaus9753]

We listened well and came to the conclusion that it is not possible for a Central or Western European woman to fight in a militia. High heels and fingernails could break off!!!!

[@davidlayton542]

These women have some balls and guts. To quote SFC.R. Lee Ermey from Full Metal Jacket, "sometimes guts is enough". From a American vet, Godspeed and blessings.

[@deborahedelman2659]

Thank you for serving...we owe you all!!

[@tomek5513.]

Much respect and sdmirstion for taking stand and learning to defend your country. Slava Estonia

[@PipMane]

Elagu Eesti!

[@muuke]

Estonian is a non-Indo-European language (being Finno-Ugric, with Finnish being closely related and Hungarian much more distantly), let alone a Slavic one. English is way closer to Russian that Estonian. So the correct saying is "ELAGU EESTI!" ("Long Live Estonia!")

[@rupsikas1950]

Slava USA? Slava Germany? Slava Finland?

[@RuleofFive]

Brave people. I admire them for taking charge of a tough situation.

[@jeremyhodge6216]

These women are brave enough and willing to take up arms to defend their freedom 😉👌💯

[@828enigma6]

We could use a number of then in the US.

[@madmax5841]

Just like the brave 50 women and 250 000 men plus 18 million male civilians in Ukraine 🤡

[@ianturpin9180]

Some of the bravest warrior's in the world are the female Peshmerga fighters. When they ululate their enemies retreat in fear. Never doubt the bravery of a woman defending her country.

[@eddale5557]

What a great womans of Estonia !! They are brave and nice old or young it is so nice and be sure if any happen from Russia we wil help you best regards from Norway and Nato!

[@olddirtyb4st3rd]

Sady freedom is not free. It has to be defended. Kudos!

[@ebbeb9827]

respect

[@diamondsarenotforever8542]

Estonia is wonderful.

[@arkadiusztrzesniewski4237]

Those G3 rifles are heavy, hefty beasts. Those women carrying it are tough. What hellish reality we are living in.

[@georgeedelblute6282]

It's very encouraging to see the Estonian people preparing to defend their county but VERY VERY sad that because of one Egomaniac longing for the past, this is necessary. Why the Russian people don't rise up to boot that madman out of office is totally beyond my comprehension. Putting up with a maniac here in the USA for 4 years was enough and although the current president is somewhat lacking in leadership, I feel he's certainly better than 4 MORE years of the previous administration. And although Estonia is small please remember that you have some very big and powerfu friends who Russia would be foolish to challenge.

[@nickking7666]

We probably wouldn't even be in this situation if the last administration was in office. I didn't vote for either one..but if your saying things are better now then when the last admin was in office your lying to yourself

[@drillsgtdad9371]

Way to go Estonia 🇪🇪!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Dhen2011]

God blessed Ukrainians who chooses to fight for their freedom. May god gave u more strength both your heart and hand to protect your homeland.

[@tyrantfox7801]

The most important lesson from Ukraine is , small arms are pretty much useless. What you need is heavy artillery

[@herbb8547]

There is a tremendous amount of fighting with small arms in Ukraine. The urban fighting involves mostly assault rifles, grenades, RPGs and machine guns. Thousands and thousands of rounds being fired every day.

[@angelserrano3655]

Bazookas and small groups of people ... guerrilla.

[@deananderson7877]

I like those women. Funny and with incredible strength

[@ivannavoroshylyuk9462]

Glory to Estonian brave women! From Ukrainian one - with all kindness and support! 💙💛 Already this video should be threatening Russian military machine.

[@clarettanijhuis8345]

@@ejbh3160 your ignorance is astounding

[@panichidaniel5044]

As a Romanian man , I feel a lot of pain for our neighbour Ukraine , in the first day when the war started I cried, those woman’s give me strength and willing to fight( defend) .

[@crand20033]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine started long before even 2014. Russian citizens and military men cannot be allowed to infiltrate your country because Putin considers it a license to take over parts of your country that his citizens are in and then take over the whole country. He even converts your citizens to Russian citizens by forcing them to speak Russian and change their passports. Then the war starts.

[@tacticalra1nbow956]

Nice speech, bot

[@kingaragorn6916]

Care femei ti-au dat curajul sa aperi tara? Alea 5 miloane care si-au abandonat baietii si sotii si au luat primul tren catre Polonia?

[@concretejungle9608]

As a Ukrainian I really hope your dear Estonian sisters and bothers will not have to fight on the battlefield . That our sacrifice will be enough. We admire that you’re are preparing to defend yourselves , as Germany and France and Italy won’t be standing for you. . Russia is so vast and destructive.there will be no peace for us east Europeans for as long as russia exists. Our only way to survive is to improve our democracies and our ability for Armed resistance

[@Lada.Channel]

Do you think Russia is the problem in this world?other countries are innocent?human race friend is about money, power and conquer

[@softiasjad1858]

@@Lada.Channel ...and Putin as an body of this all.

[@softiasjad1858]

I can NOT say "don't worry" but most of the world WILL come behind you because Putin can not accept defeat - he will definitely come up with something extremely mean before his death. And the largest loser would be China AS a Russia's supporting country.

[@varyolla435]

Female Kurdish units were instrumental in the destruction of ISIS. So do not underestimate determined women willing to fight for their homeland.

[@heyyo162]

Females are perfect as snipers - the often have more inner calm and patience than men, which is necessary when being on the look out for hours.

[@JasonLee-gy5ch]

@@heyyo162 No they don't and fact is women are a liability in the field there are no elite female snipers except in marvel movies.

[@heyyo162]

@@JasonLee-gy5ch You should read about the subject. Take WWII for example. Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko was credited with over 300 kills, she became famous.

[@stephenizaguirre7107]

Great respect to all service men an women in all military around world.

[@Lada.Channel]

What exactly kind of produktive provide military to people?

[@monastyrskiiden]

Stay brave the great people of Estonia. Ukraine is with you in our hearts and in our minds. Thanks for all the support, from people from all over the world. I hope this war will end in Ukraine and no one else will be involved. I also hope that someday after this war ends You will visit Ukraine and we can have a joyful conversation with a cup of coffee.

[@Invisiblehand123]

Bet your life on that. As soon as this barbaric aggression is over, the whole of Eastern Europe will be running to you ready to spend our money to build you up again!

[@monastyrskiiden]

​@Egert Roos I'm from Ukraine )

[@Nepartinis]

Love my neighbour Estonia. LT❤EST

[@deftones8717]

My great grandmother was forced to flee from Estonia when the Russians invaded.. she lives a very hard life…since then, my family has been living in the U.S…. I believe I still have some family living in Estonia, as I’ve searched my last name and found some people with the sir name “Kiiroja” in Estonia. It’s such a shame, many generations later, and still the Russians remain aggressive and a threat to their neighbors. Stay strong my fellow Estonians! No one will take your independence from you! You are warriors, just like the Ukrainians! Makes me very proud to see such strong women! 🇺🇸🇪🇪👊🏻

[@paavopeerna4673]

Kiiroja, Fast Spring! Sounds cool, like Native name!

[@Joris390]

Fabulous women, all my respect!

[@andrek1831]

Another fact and trivia. Why most of the Estonian right now can speak english better like in this video. Because by learning and speaking english, they can erase the russian influence in their culture

[@georgerobert4709]

As a Veteran I love these ladies' attitudes. Meantime in UK our women are more concerned with celebs , and reality TV cr@p, pretentious ,superficial , airheads !! Well done the women of Estonia.

[@UtilityCurve]

Cooks serve too. Feeding your fellow soldiers is as necessary as learning field medicine or pulling a trigger. Almost nobody is as loved in the field as the cook.

[@alejandroescudero4882]

My respect and admiration for these women who prepare for any situation!!! Greetings from Mexico!!!

[@kathydittmer9659]

These women are amazing! Estonia is beautiful by the way!

[@ottomanosman2463]

My heart has deepest respect to the Estonian lads. We understand why they despise Russia and, believe me, we have no love for Russia after seeing Russian war criminals in Syria 🇹🇷🇪🇪

[@pw7225]

Incredibly well-educated, smart, ethical every day people. Inspiring.

[@Growlizing]

Those G3 rifles are hefty, even for men. Godspeed.

[@lionheart5937]

Fight for your freedom Estonia! God bless you. 👍

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

Greetings from Romania!

[@kingdavid7662]

The best advice I could give her is don't become a prisoner of war

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

😢😢😢God forbid................

[@cassubia]

So you think she'd be safer as a woman civilian if the Russians decide to invade? Haven't you seen the newsfeeds from Ukraine?

[@stephenkingking7634]

Said troll ;)

[@brianholding4357]

Good strong competent defence, will hold back Russia until help arrives, I wish them well, and hope they do not have to fight. 🇪🇪 🇬🇧

[@BellaElla13]

If anyone in Europe think this is not their war…. Think twice…..all of us who come from Europe know who Russians are and what they do to countries and people when they they come to liberate…..

[@pz_faust6866]

I thought US is the one that do the liberating and spreading freedom since almost half a century?

[@JoshSmith-os2sg]

Does anyone know if they offer basic training for foreign men also? I know the men in Estonia go through training, but I am moving over from Australia in a week and would like to know if there is a way I can get some training in too. Australia doesn't have compulsory training.

[@paavopeerna4673]

There are lots of paperworks. Gun low is pretty strong in Estonia.

[@luishernandezblonde]

Estonians, we, the Poles, are on your side, the Russians shall not pass! 🇵🇱❤️🇪🇪

[@rainieresguerra4780]

I pray that the Estonian people never experience the horrors of war again. God bless Estonia and its brave women and men. From Philippines.

[@user-rl9rx1pu8k]

TERRIBLE GRAMMAR!

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

Same to you too!

[@eddycg4774]

Great though and it’s necessary to be ready at anytime.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Just having the basic skills to protect yourself and if need be your country should be compulsory now. and quite honestly I think it would help to rejoin this fractured nation. The esprit de corps it develops is always good.

[@rianavermeulen4316]

A lot of respect for the Estonian women!!!

[@piakayhko9903]

Estonia is NOT a former Soviet state, they were OCCUPIED by the Soviet Union. Words matter. Get it together, Guardian.

[@mangalores-x_x]

They were nominally an SSR within the USSR.

[@peterleol6880]

Sorry but you can't rewrite history as you would like, Pia.

[@piakayhko9903]

Did they choose to be a part of USSR? NO. They were OCCUPIED. End of story.

[@Javlafan]

@@mangalores-x_x Estonia had a recognised government in exile till the restoration of our independence in 1991; while the Estonian SSR wasn't recognised by a lot of Western nations. Estonia, along with other Baltic States, never chose to become Soviet. We were just an occupied North European state. Russian 49 year occupation doesn't define us.

[@JurateRimkute]

@@peterleol6880 She doesn’t rewrite. Baltic states were occupied by Soviet Russia.

[@davidkiser6083]

AS an Vietnam Vet USMC, I'd like to see more of our 🇺🇸 young women do military 🪖 service.

[@Spherac]

It's not really necessary in the US(and that's a good thing), but with neighbors such as Russia, apparently you really need to prepare for the worst.

[@user-rl9rx1pu8k]

Must be awesome to serve as a 3381!! Semper Paratus, USSF!!

[@fight4ukraine777]

Together with such brave women there is nothing to be afraid of. Glory to Ukraine and to the strong Estonians!

[@herrhaber9076]

The couple is cute. I loved when she said "he is a big worrier". Well Madam, you are a big warrior so you make a good pair !

[@sebastiangawel5933]

Wielki szacunek dla tych kobiet

[@dichebach]

It overjoys me to see the widespread acceptance by common, decent people around the world of that wise old Latin maxim: Si vis pacem, para bellum. This is fundamentally what Putin has taught us and we should NEVER forget it.

[@larrywilliams3858]

@Ace point. unfortunately there is lots of bite if you are in the wrong part of Ukraine right now.

[@828enigma6]

For those who have not the capacity to translate Latin, "If you seek peace, prepare for war."

[@CyanideBtm]

@Ace point. "Retreating" toothless old bear, with smaller number of troops that were deployed in Ukraine against the defenders (~150-200k vs ~250-400k), capture more and more land every day from the second largest army in in Europe on their land, and that army was trained by NATO. Offensive is going slow because of east side of Ukraine has tons of fortified areas. Never underestimate your enemy.

[@SL-kx1uq]

@Ace point. Putin has taught us that he is a vicious, cowardly little weasel. His vanity project has caused so much misery, destruction and genocide on a large scale. Sooner he can be taken out the better for global peace and security.

[@Spherac]

@@CyanideBtm These infantry numbers matter a whole lot less considering russians just use overwhelming amounts of artillery to turn settlements to rubble in order to "liberate" Ukraine from "nazis".

[@Aussie-Mocha]

Maybe not completely combat ready but these civilians will at least have some advantage. This is fantastic!!! 🤩 Like the Mum said: everyone should be marching in to Ukraine to help ! Generally that’s probably a bad idea but in our hearts… it’s the best one. ❤️‍🔥

[@takuan71]

They are still in basic training, but will receive the full curriculum, including asymmetric warfare, small unit and guerilla tactics, the works.

[@MrJuwarra]

Technically they are combat ready. Not trained as well as our Defence force and not as well armed and supplied, but their role too is only to support army/defence forces

[@suecharnock9369]

there is nothing more powerful than an enraged woman. And Pootin just unleashed hundreds of thousands of them. The Orcs of his army are mysogenistic and would never imagine than women could be so fierce. I sort of feel sorry for the Orcs (only for a millisecond LOL)

[@tamasgyorffy1]

Amazingly good stylish English skills for car maintenance professionals. I am amazed. I am aware it a country with IQ, and educated skills. They have invested so much in knowledge (like other Northern countries too)... always jaw-dropping compared to Hungary, where so few people talk even an educated Hungarian....(there are others countries like Hun, in EU, who seem happy to stay stupid, its not my point) same awareness in individual responsibility regarding defense preparedness... Stay Safe Estonia.

[@puraLusa]

Small countries with low demographics does that.

[@bierrollerful]

The war in Ukraine has shown that, if you want to keep the population safe, you cannot afford to lose even a single village to Russia.

[@user-rl9rx1pu8k]

Hahahahaaa, ukraine already lost a lot, 🇺🇦 = 🗑

[@josealeman332]

Few decades I haven't see a G3 , those things are almost a piece of artillery in weight and sound .

[@thomasbeirne8213]

I like and respect her. I spent 8 years in the US army, time in Panama and South Korea and, of course, CONUS. CONUS time sucked, actually, overseas time was excellent. My parents emigrated to the US in the 50's. The very first thing, my father, an Irish Immigrant did, was join the Army and went and fought in Korea in 1952, for his new country. If I was younger, it's unfortunate, cuz my experienced, retired ass could help the Ukrainians against the Orcs. Too old to run a rifle, but I can certainly fix shit. 11Bravo to 45kiloP. We'll see...

[@Newbie49]

Great stuff. This is true equality. Thanks for informing and educating.

[@David-dl3vj]

NOTHING is more dangerous or ferocious than a mother protecting what is hers.

[@robwalsh9843]

History has shown that Baltic folks are formidable fighters.

[@johnfrancisco1851]

Russia’s losses in war in Ukraine From February 24, 2022 to June 21, 2022 1. Military troops - (TBC) - over 34 100 (In Afghanistan 10 years - 15 000) 2. Wounded - approximately 90 000. (34 100+90 000=124 100. For what?) 3. Aircraft - 216 4. Helicopters - 181 5. Tanks - 1496 6. Armored cars - 3 606 7. Rocket launcher “Grad” - 239 8. Air defense system- 98 9. UCAV drones - 611 10. Navy vessels - 14 11. Cannons - 752 12. Fuel tankers - 76 13. Military vehicles - 2 537 14. Prisoners - over 1000 15. Updated List of Russian generals and senior commanders KIA in Ukraine. 1. Lieutenant General Yakov Ryazantsev (03/25/2022, Kherson). 2. Lieutenant General A.N. Mordvichev (03/18/2022, Kherson). 3. Major General Oleg Mityaev (03/15/2022, Mariupol, Donetsk region). 4. Major General Andrey Kolesnikov (03/11/2022,?). 5. Major General Vitaly Petrovich Gerasimov (03/07/2022, Kharkov region). 6. Major General Andrei Sukhovetsky (02/28/2022, Mariupol, Donetsk region). 7. Major General Magomed Tushaev (02/26/2022, Gostomel, Kyiv region). 8. Major General Vlaislav Yershov (03/?/2022, Dismissed - Possible Suicide) 9. Major General Nikolai Zusko 10. Major General Vladimir Frolov 11. Major General Andrew Simonov 12. Major General Kanamat Botashev 13. Major General Valeriy Asapov 14. Major General Roman Kutozov 15. Lieutenant general Roman Bernikov Colonel Vladimir Zhoga, Commander Sparta Battalion Colonel Denis Kurilo, Commander 200th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade Colonel Yuri Medvedev, Commander 37th Motor Rifle Brigade - Run over by Russian tank Colonel Sergi Sukharev, Commander 331st VDV Colonel Sergi Porokhnya, Commander 12th Engineer Brigade Colonel Konstantin Zizevsky, Commander 247th Guards Air Assault Regiment Colonel Andrei Zakharov, Commander 6th Tank Regiment, 90th Tank Division Colonel Alexei Sharov, Commander 810th Guards Separate Order of Zhukov Brigade Colonel Vitaly Slabtsov, Commander 83rd Separate Air Brigade Colonel Alexander Bespalov, Commander 59th Tank Guards Tank Regiment Colonel Unknown Unknown, Commander 503rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment Colonel Ivan Hrishin Colonel Vladimir Ivanov Colonel Sergey Postnov Colonel Denis Kozlov Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Safronov, Commander 61st Marine Brigade Lieutenant Colonel Yuri Agarkov, Commander 33rd Motorized Rifle Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Dormidontov, Commander Rocket Artillery Division. Lieutenant Denis Glebov, Deputy Commander 11th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade. Lieutenant Georgy Dudorov, Deputy Commander Airborne Reconnaissance Division. Captain First Rank Andrey Paliv, Deputy Commander Black Sea Fleet Captain First Rank Anton Kuprin Captain Alexey Glushchak, Commander GRU Military Intelligence Lieutenant Colonel Azatbek Omurbekov, Commander 64th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, has been tentatively identified as the commanding officer in charge of the Bucha war crimes. Major General Aleksandr Dvornikov was tentatively identified as the commander who ordered the rocket attack on the train station in Kramatorsk. ++ in general, (on May 9, 2022) there killed more than 400 officers of different ranges. (16-colonels, 29-lieutenant Colonels, 58-majors, 83-captain, 125-Senior Lieutenants, 77-Lieutenants)

[@obisanchez5286]

wrong

[@ese4368]

Source ; Ghost of Kiev

[@user-uc8dm4tw4m]

yeah, when the entire grouping of the Russian Federation in Ukraine is 150 thousand people)) 120 thousand losses)) And they are still able to advance)

[@susanwestern6434]

Thanks.

[@cgmaster]

This is ridiculous….

[@thisisemchii]

latvian and estonian, different languages. - greeting people and especially greeting the cat 1:1 the same with latvian haha

[@steven2761]

The only way for small country like Estonia to survive in this chaotic world is every single one of them train well in military even just a month per year. When the time come and I really hope not, at least everyone of them is ready to stand their ground and protect their love one.

[@tokeytowells]

Inspiring

[@anyeloandrestangarifemarin3137]

Muy valientes, felicitaciones deben estar preparadas, nunca se sabe saludos, desde 🇨🇴🇨🇴🦾🦾