Ukraine's Bakhmut: Inside the frontline city • FRANCE 24 English

The eastern city of Bakhmut has become the most active and violent frontline in the Ukraine war. It is constantly pounded with both Russian and Ukrainian artillery, and infantry is fighting on the streets. Our reporters James André and Mayssa Awad spent six days inside Bakhmut. They followed Ukrainian soldiers fighting to hold the city and the last residents struggling to survive under constant shelling. This is their exclusive report.
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[Atomic]

Honestly, massive respect for this kind of reporting, takes a lot of courage to get that close to the fighting.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Studio Video CANOX Один год и 8 лет бомбёжек Донбасса . И, всё потому, что люди хотели автономию и свой родной язык. Как в Канаде, например или в других " цивилизованных странах".

[Simon Lam]

Only them shows the truth, not the politcian.

[Sullybiker]

I am so impressed with that girl's dignity. Apologizing for showing some emotion, and refusing to fight with her father. What an astouding people under such awful circumstances.

[Álvaro Palacios]

Great report on the situation in Bakhmut. Respect to the brave reporters on the frontline, potraying what it's like to live in the middle of the battle. And thank you, dearly, for giving voice to the civilians and to the their lost stories in this brutal war.

[KGDMen]

жаль мы не увидим такого же с другой стороны фронта, от людей которых украинские войска не выпускали из подвалов и устраивали огневые точки в их домах.

[PettyTunes]

To see her go back to her shelled apartment and seeing the emotions hit her in real time is truly the real front line civilian story.

[roberto kandal]

pack man w want to buy one

[3TEK TV]

I like to hear the soldiers talk about their experiences, they tell the real stories and what is really happening.

[Shivansh NA]

@TheClaudio7078 channel name?

[Roger Fournier]

Yep

[TheClaudio7078]

There s channel on KZbin that have exactly that

[ZAFAR MALIK]

I hope peace ✌️ will prevail and people will be living happily again war is bad anywhere the situation looks really bad at the moment

[Tony Brown]

Huge respect to James André and Mayssa Awad and to France24 for their reporting here - this is the reality of this awful war. So much of the reporting is like we are seeing a sports match being played out with military and political pundits opining like its the World Cup or something, it's really grotesque. People are being ripped apart literally and figuratively and it shows absolutely no sign of stopping any time soon. Tragic.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Dmytro Boichuk Вы не хотите выслушать другую сторону? Типичное натовские поведение. Идти за добычей!

[Александр]

Перевод на английский не честный!!!

[rub3nski]

you nailed it on the head

[Роксолана]

Adrian bouquet?

[Liberty In Peril]

Yes, agreed. They do an absolutely outstanding job here conveying a reasonably objective view - very rare these days.

[Lee Wilkinson]

So sad to see all this..this didn't have to happen. Hats off to he doctors and nurses and volunteers that risk their lives to help...real heroes..

[adventuresinbelieving]

Massive reportage, merci beaucoup! Peace upon Angelina, her family, all the families shown, and all the soldiers. Wisdom, strength and resources upon the medical people. "Mir...mir...mir..."

[Надежда Евтеева]

@adventuresinbelieving Это вы сидите и жуёте вредную еду и говорите чего не знаете.Но, это ваш выбор.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@adventuresinbelieving Мы знаем, что молодых и не очень молодых людей, хватают на Украине, на улицах и кафе, даже во дворах домов и отправляют на фронт. Очень многие ,поэтому , бегут с Украины. Это , какой то уже , по счёту призыв. Российские военные , даже обращаются к правительству Украины, что бы оно не посылало на фронт стариков и подростков.

[adventuresinbelieving]

@LuvBorderCollies that's his business and his business alone. Are you sitting on a couch in a warm house eating popcorn?

[LuvBorderCollies]

I am wondering why her boyfriend is not in the army.

[VR Emirate]

Very informative and moving. It's easy to report from Kiev, it's much harder to go to places like Bakhmut and report on the ground.

[jian yang]

@Наталья Мелехова trust me, sunshine returns.

[Наталья Мелехова]

@jian yang unfortunately, no one needs it here. No one is interested in why all this is happening, how much grief people have experienced over the past eight years in the Donbas. Everyone is sorry for Ukrainians, only their president is not sorry for them

[jian yang]

@Eziek Kiel reall? so much hunger to defend your own master?

[UnknownWarrior]

Saddened me to see that lone old lady strolling along with her shopping trolley like nothing was wrong. Keep your heads held high your doing a grand job on the battlefield ❤️💙

[David Lee]

This piece hit different. No one shows the civilians that are caught in all this - and honestly that was so impactful. That bit about the family hit me way too hard, there's no way that family will ever be whole ever again after this war

[Jesus Fukery]

@Gordana Jovanovic *Gordan ChiLd MO Lester!!!!*

[Gordana Jovanovic]

Destroy the zelensky NZI!

[Надежда Евтеева]

@MihaiRUdeRO Города в Чечне ? Перечисли , пожалуйста, сколько их и когда их построили?

[Sarah Funaki]

@MihaiRUdeRO Excuse me ? entire cities eradicated in Chechnya .... There is only one city in Chechnya and it wasnt eradicated , It suffered less damage than similar sized cities the Americans have fought through in the last 50 years , Hue

[Lee Chun yen daniel]

Excellent portrayal of different aspects of the war, so keep it up !

[Sam Mearns]

One of the most informative and honest reports since the war started. Let's pray the family reunite and work out their differences.

[Lonely Poland . com]

The tragedy of wasted lives for such a senseless reason is heart-wrenching. My thoughts are with the young couple affected by this tragedy.

[Надежда Евтеева]

А, сколько таких убитых жизней и разрушенных судеб, по всей Украине. Начиная с 2014года. Противникам режима украинского правительства затыкают рот и уничтожают их. Сколько людей попало бесследно. А, вы выбрали красивую картинку. Не хотите знать, как зверствует украинский режим, под руководством США и НАТО!

[Evil]

wow amazing video! Thank you for bringing us inside and see whats its like. Much respect

[iShadow Marshall]

This was an excellent reporting from the front line. Bravo!!

[Giovanni Rondon]

Great reporting. I felt like I was there for a few minutes. So much stress and sadness on their facial expressions.

[den arte]

Thank you for the reporting. I’m sitting in Kyiv and we’re being shelled by cruise missiles and Iranian drones. My kid knows the difference and sadly we’re normalised to this kind of life. I can’t imagine what it’s like living in Bakhmut when there’s constant tube and rocket artillery and gunfire

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Guenther Steiner На Донбассе, с 2014года, погибло намного больше людей, под украинскими обстрелами. А, в Мариуполе, вы наверно украинских военных считаете? Кстати, которые стреляют по российским целям, а попадают по своим.

[Trust the process]

Don’t expect to receive pity. He who sows the wind shall reap the whirlwind.

[Дима Фокин]

​@Guenther Steiner but the conflict goes on since 2014, not 2016.

[mohamed pateh barry]

This video is straight unbiased,I hesitated to click it at first. Kudus to the media team I ve been longing to see footages from bahkmut but here I got a full, comprehensive video

[Seabound]

I really appreciate this kind of reporting, thank you 🙏

[Jorge Corona]

This is the Best report I have seen this far, I got to see both sides of the coin as to the feelings of the people there. Thank you

[kubek555]

incredibly brave for these volunteers to pick up people at the front line and take them to safety

[BIG CHIEF MANAGEMENT]

City war is the most deadly war ever and I have been through this in my lifetime South Sudan 🇸🇸… I can truly feel their pain 😢

[konji san]

@dejan gaming yt games zaramoth He probably carrying a american democracy xd

[dejan gaming yt games zaramoth]

You invaded that country? How come you aren't bad guy then?

[Nothing Personaly]

а что ты в судане делал

[петр пэн]

А что тебе сделали суданцы?

[Eduardo C. Goyzueta]

Urban warfare is indeed very cruel.

[Harry]

Great reporting! It is difficult to see unbiased reporting like this one nowadays. Keep up the good work and be safe!

[rae racoma]

Today, Bakhmut is now being operationally encircled and there is one last road left to resupply. We thank you FRANCE24 for sticking their necks out to report the struggles of this fortress city.

[Finn]

It is heartbreaking to see the elderly lady at 10:42 (upper right hand corner) walking alone in the middle of a war zone.

[ARAN]

Just incredible reporting. Thank you

[Frantisek Janosik]

brave people..

[Ibrahim Sa'id]

I have experienced this kind of horrific situation since when i was young in my beloved country Somalia, it was hard and terrifying situation.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@pboissie Этого никто не знает. Потому что это брехня. Легко снимать красивые картинки, но сражаться в открытую Украина не хочет.

[Sinclair John]

@Office Farmer only an american could speak such words. I'm not saying that all americans are like this, but personally i havent heard stuff lile this coming from any other nationality than americans.

[dirka minimo]

@Habshoosh hmm. I’m not sure of what ur saying are you suggesting they should d9 human wave attacks like the convicts are doing? It seems to be effective but a little short sided. My combat as very dif but what do I know?

[Michael Opoku]

Great reportage. The sad realities of war. I hope peace talks start soon.

[Bearpit]

No breathless melodrama or political side taking ..... front line city civilian situation reporting at it's finest, most neutral and professional.

[korespodance]

wow, rare, excellent reporting on this tragic theatre of war that shows the complexity of the situation.

[Pickamove]

They are so brave people. Wish you all the respect from Finland. We've been in the same situation.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@BITTOO CHATTERJEE Ну и , чему вы смеётесь? Плакать надо. Теперь у неё не будет такой спокойной и сытой жизни, как раньше.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Бѣлый Хозяинъ А, как Финляндия оказалась, в составе Российской Империи? Ваше видение.

[Pinochio]

F AMERICA You are absolutely right. Never learn the history .

[Aa Z]

Very good report, which emphasize, that peace is the most important for people.

[RuleofFive]

The absolute waste of human lives for a horrible reason is beyond my comprehension. I hope that young couple finds some peace.

[Natalia Melnik]

@Ford Focus Сам себе лайк ставишь?

[cotmann]

Remember the big guy gets 10% don't forget that.

[Perfect Mazda]

@Tom Rabe in mariupol you were in peace and also had housings before 2022....

[fredrick kyosimire]

Evil, it's strangely unreasonable.

[Brad]

I like the coverage, it gives us real insight into the situation.

[WingArt]

insightful documentary, all respect to the film crew and the people in ukraine. i got a question, why is there some men in ukraine that isnt fighting like maxim ? do they have a choice to not defend or how does that exactly work?

[almostunrealthing]

the army says they have enough people for now... they only accept someone who is trained or served in the army previously... of course if you're super eager to get there without any training, you can find a way, but it is not obligatory for you if you have no training/previous experience at the moment accepting untrained and/or phisically inept men en masse is more like a burden/overhead for the army that really needs to be very efficient

[soloar2007]

One of the best reports of the entire war thus far

[Show Bez Studa]

Thank you very much for this important work! with love - from kiev !

[Sai Gon Lovely]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Roses for the people of Ukraine and brave journalists.

[Michael Miranda]

This is by far the best kind of unbiased reporting, in documentary style. Very professional and very informative. After watching this segment I feel I have a good understanding of this situation. Hopefully you can follow up with the daughter/father and split family. This tells an even larger story than the war itself.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Ford Focus Мадам, месье, подайте кто сколько может. Мы же за ваш, проклятый мир воюем! 😁

[Надежда Евтеева]

@ripschlechtelaune На Донбассе живут и украинцы тоже , но вас не интересует их мнение.

[Nelson Williams]

Hello Pretty

[Александр Прыгичев]

Why did you decide that this is an unbiased report? Have you been there?

[fudgepacker]

How is there a new understanding? What were you perceiving at the start?

[Travis26]

Its amazing that anyone can get used to living under those circumstances

[Jason Murillo]

Top tier journalism, very well done.

[Peter Villalobos]

God bless them.

[RipPlays]

amazing reporting...true war documentation... a credit to France 24

[lieschen multikill]

French journalists are top notch/ first class. Our German reporting is not even a fraction as good as this! Awesone work!

[James Rivers]

Europe needs to engage The Russians/bring the devastation to Moscow!

[Bobz Itsome E]

This is how a war video should be presented. ...Realtime and raw ..unbiased...honest... .not propaganda b.s.

[Надежда Евтеева]

@3XPLOSlV3 Оглянись, ты уже бот!

[Надежда Евтеева]

@Fun Bigly 😅😅😅👍

[Надежда Евтеева]

@The CHOW Мы тоже, знаем, кто это делает. У вас нарисовано! 😁

[3XPLOSlV3]

@Fun Bigly bot

[3XPLOSlV3]

@palebuddha bot

[Ketamincandy]

WOW! An honest and unbiased report coming out from AFU controlled area, I'm surprised and impressed by this work, real journalism right here showing people the reality of war.

[OLEGARIUS PAULDOMARI RODERICUS]

As an American, I empathize with the woman and her Dad. The US War of Independence was not supported entirely by everyone. There were many loyalists to the Crown. The lady referred to herself as a Patriot, while the older father held an ethnic and Soviet view. "Patriot"

[Fanta Biscuit]

Not Soviet. Only ethnic and religious belonging

[Kayla Olson]

Good job a ton of respect 🫡

[Nelson Williams]

Hello

[KJT Wesley]

Brave and courageous people. God be y'all in Lord Jesus name. 🙏

[Joseph Roessler]

My prayers are with the Ukrainian people and realized that people have it a lot worse problems than I do "God Please protect theses people and keep them safe ""

[undokat]

I wish the world for the New Year a lot of peace and that this horrible nonsense will be over quickly

[VRL P]

One of the best war reports I have seen.

[Alcidinei Antonio Araujo]

Força guerreiros ,pra espulsar o inimigo

[Ralph Christopherson]

Thank you for your coverage and your courage to inform the world of this outrageous attack on democracy and a free Europe

[Mark Cummings]

Incredible reporting.

[Free Motion]

Our Ukrainian Brother stay strong, pray for You guyes

[Smith Kayoba]

I pray day and night for this war to end. I am hurting, I am losing confidence in humanity. We have wars in Africa aswell but the atrocities are not known to the world.

[TeleGuy]

We tend to relate to people we can identify with sadly. Plus, another sad thing is, this could go global with one misstep. A lot more riding on the outcome than civil wars in other nations.

[JFKBRIGADE]

Ukrainian soldiers pulled up to the badass journalists & said " what are you doing here? it's being shelled! " lol much respect... they could be hit any minute but they are still there... prayers for the crew and prayers especially for the brave Ukrainian people.

[Mike Gibson]

Great coverage and in sharp contrast to the anodyne reporting from Sky, BBC etc Honest (and brave) that brings home the horror of this senseless conflict and its impact on civilians. Pray for peace.

[Agostino Zara]

Good documentary for a french production...no bullish.. as usual but straight reality. Good work

[Jonathan Foster]

Amazing reporting and many thanks for providing in English Merci 🙏

[Academic Research]

Good reporting, many thanks.

[Faizal]

A massive respect to France 24 for reporting the ground situation. Tired of hearing unconfirmed news, spread by skynews, DW, CNN etc.

[TicL]

Маша и медведи, русский спецназ, да?🤡

[Елена Крайко]

And from another dide?

[ELPERRODJ- LAZCANO]

CNN 🤑🤑🤡🤡🤡

[Robert Luna]

God bless. The Ucrania 🇺🇦 people God be with you always

[Willem Nuijten]

Keep on sending the real news , i hope many Russian people can see this

[Were Wolf]

This is so horrible and unbelievable . This should not even be happening. God save those people in Ukraine.

[Evan Henton]

All this really puts into perspective of how selfish people with mental illness are. Down with depression I often say to myself. People out there are having such a horrible life when I reality I've got nothing close to the experience of this. I'm not saying you can't feel down. But in a home where I'm warm every night and able to sleep I can't help but feel guilty for what these people have to go through.

[Shawn Martin]

It's amazing how ever video I see soldiers have on brand new uniforms and civilians have on brand new clothes in a war that's been going on for over 40 years! The end is not near but something dark is already hear on this earth!

[Joe English TV]

Great report from the front line!

[Agustin DeJesus]

It is sad. How can anyone live like that....scare, unsecure, expecting the worth every day.

[Agustin DeJesus]

@Goran Jeremic Gor, i thought it was....made in Japan.

[Goran Jeremic]

Made in USA.

[David Jenkins]

Amazing piece, thanks France24.

[Chitus]

The other stories made Bakmut seem like a tiny village, but we can see here it's a big city. It really shows just how devastating and destructive the fighting is. This invasion is so senseless and cruel.

[fire hunterz]

I wish people said the same thing when USA invaded Iraq and Afghanistan.

[Freedom Alternative RO]

@слава кондаков Пять рублей.

[слава кондаков]

Нет никакого вторжения !Мы защещаем свои земли от терора и геноцида киевского режима!Которое длилось 8 лет !И не вам судить !Мы русский народ никогда не сдаёмся!

[jol nubraz]

Real and actual reporting.

[Kortiz Bond]

This makes me very sad. Only because of the greedy people those poor people suffers.

[MegaStevie14]

Great reporting very informative and interesting

[Myra Shotton]

Go the Ukraine, some of will help you once it's all over and you start to rebuild, there'll be another Marshall plan but named after someone else, and we'll be there to help even us while we're in our 70/80's. Go you guys !!!!!!!

[Levi Nueva]

I just can't hold my tears watching victims of war. Lord I pray the war would now end sooner!

[anthony suarez]

Outstanding reports

[YOSEPH MULU]

Thanks France 24 for sharing the updates from the ground.

[Country 360]

Brave Warriors 👍

[GC Richard]

very good documentary. Terrible times in Bakmut/ Ukraine

[Whitney Hanlon]

You guys got this you got all my support ❤ 🇨🇦🇺🇦

[Надежда Евтеева]

😅 Кто бы сомневался! Канада, це Украина?! И, законы уже , под украинцев переделывают! Англия одобряет!

[Floot]

Well done FRANCE 24. Insightful, brave and honest reporting. True reporting should be apolitical and non-patriotic in style and presentation. James and Ayssa should be nominated for something - even if it is only for Good Conduct & Balance. A story about real lives. This could be and should be shown in schools. Bravo.

[sostareci]

Brave and tough people on both sides.

[Marcel van Ooijen]

BLESS ALL THOSE HEROES !!!!!

[Xeev Laug]

salute ukraine, glory to you

[Paul Varn]

High quality reporting.

[East African forever]

Those civilians walking relaxed while shelling continues 🥺

[Daves5280]

This is the reporting that the world needs to see. Thanks for shooting this

[Sergio Kozerenko]

Amazing reporting.

[Gutigp93]

Great great report. Keep the good work

[Stefan Gherghinoiu]

great reporting!

[Dexter Media INC]

That old woman sentimnt of waiting for peace is so heartbreaking

[princess05]

Im from Philippines .just now i shed tears 😭😭😭😭..i met Ukrainian in my work she always cry .i piity her

[Alexander Harder]

Thank you France24! 💙💛

[BANGKI VINCENT]

Ukraine soldiers you are brave for democracy government style of running your country God bless you always Thanks

[william penatac]

It’s so heart breaking! But Navajos also say “whoaaa bah!” And “what the!” Navajo Prayers from the US!

[Daniyal]

Finally a report that isn't filled with propaganda but actual people who have opinions showing the true face of the people. I wish Russian soldiers too could be interviewed in such reports