'Ukraine will liberate Crimea by the end of August' | General Ben Hodges

"I believe that Ukraine will liberate Crimea by the end of August."
When Crimea becomes 'untenable' for Russian forces, the Donbas will 'return to Ukrainian sovereignty,' explains Lieutenant General Ben Hodges.
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[@juliuscaesar5001]

Congratulations ,Crimea was liberated today

[@nickdc8]

So what you're saying is Crimea wasn't liberated by the end of August?

[@mistermister6940]

Ben Hodges 😅 how wrong and how many time can this guy be wrong. Absolute puppet of the system

[@VolsungsDaughter1]

Thank you for your interviews with General Hodges. I find him fair, honest, and humble about what he knows for sure and what he thinks but isn’t 100% sure of. Another excellent interview!

[@bryandimery6509]

Times radio, bringing on liars to lay down lie after lie for their viewers. GREAT (con) JOB!

[@Muzakman37]

@@bryandimery6509 Says Bryan who's literally given pennies to lie online all day. Hasn't the Kremlin got the message yet? No one in the West is being taken in by this Horsecrap anymore, even the most susceptible amongst us are wise to it, at this point they're just wasting money they don't have on you lot, probably should save it for underwear.

[@VolsungsDaughter1]

Fellow viewers, check out how@@bryandimery6509spends his time. His droppings in the comments show what little expertise and persuasiveness he has. Slavishly fan-boying Putin is a humilating way to spend one’s time. Go volunteer for Russia on the front, “Bryan.” They need cannon fodder like you.

[@bryandimery6509]

Your knees ever hurt....from worshipping these liars?

[@G_Demolished]

@@bryandimery6509 What lies did he tell?

[@timmcpherson9632]

It's NOT a pleasure; but ALWAYS AN HONOR listening to General Hodges whenever he speaks.

[@martinjohnson9316]

If i was a soldier this is the sort of gentleman i would gladly serve under.

[@SandmanAlpha4]

He is an excellent logistics LTG , plus an amazing person. Probably top 3 CO's I've ever served under.

[@markobacic1691]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 The best speech was 9 months ago that Russia will run out of ammunition and missiles 👍🤣😂🤣😂

Totally agree

[@elbibwen3019]

😵‍💫🤡😂 he is telling you fairy tale and you are dumb enough to believe it

[@russellbarndt6579]

Always a Thumps up when this guest is the one to be interviewed and a great round of questions allowing me to better make an informed viewpoint of the situation and the possibilities upcoming...

[@alfiedeegan1895]

😂😂

[@billy6pack887]

He said Ukraine would have everything except Crimea back by the end of 2023 lol.

[@greatexpectations-ir5ro]

But as ever from the US military, the focus is on battle talk "winning" and not about what the people there want. Do the majority of people in those regions want to be part of Russia or Ukraine? Why? And does this matter?

[@tuco5739]

ATACMS!!! that will be the game changer, so if I may ask, how much Ukrainian blood must be sacrificed before the US will give in to their request for this type of weapon.

[@RobBCactive]

there's video on why ATACMs might not be optimal, I think by former missile man Jake Broe. The GMLRs are more deceptive and even a SAM takes one out others arrive at the target.

[@hamish1309]

They are being drip fed to prolong the war not win it. Weaken Russia and get a little depopulation in the area. Win win for psychopaths.

[@michaelc3416]

It’s all about the range…. The US has been reluctant to give longer range missiles for fear of Ukraine escalatory strikes deep inside Russia. BUT, as things stand, Russia is able to launch all these drone and missiles strikes from a safe standoff distance, out of range of Ukraine’s current weapons. Ukraine needs to be able to strike the Russian fire bases as its MUCH more effective to stop the missiles before launch than it is to intercept them as they’re inbound. And perhaps, more importantly, they need to be able to completely destroy the Kerch Bridge I order to cutoff supply lines into Crimea. And then to soften the military targets within Crimea prior to actually reclaiming offensive maneuvers. The current HIMARS lack the necessary range required for all of the above, whereas, the ATACAMS have exactly that.

[@richardkey1678]

@@RobBCactive It might have been Ryan McBeth.

[@johanstinson]

Ukraine can pay for them just like everyone else does.

[@claylover9845]

When General Hodges speaks, I listen.

[@vienasvienintelis]

same

[@Serbinator_Dominator]

Delusional general. “ Afganistan is in safe hands when we do leave , we trained the afgan forces to put up stiff resistance and taliban will not be able to take afganistan “ general Hodges October 2018” …Ukraine takes Crimea by December of 2022” Hodges in june 2022. “ Ukraine takes crimea by spring of 2023” Hodges September 2022. “ Ukraine takes crimea by june of 2023” Hodges November 2022. Now he says its end by august. This general is clueless and owned by military industrial complex.

[@claus-not-santa]

@@vienasvienintelis I am laughing about this nougat warrior......😂

[@BlackyHawk95]

Who General Delusional? Are you seriously listening to this lunatic? They are currently absolutely obliterating soldiers in Bakhmut. For every 1 russian 8 ukranians die! The Crimea stuff is total nonsense as well 🤣

[@wojteklatarka6358]

Yeah, he thinks Czechoslovakia is still a country so...

[@corneliusantonius3108]

"They are pulling equipment out of storage that is about my age"

[@marisadallavalle393]

Yes, love this man.

[@claudemaggard7162]

And its working

[@buschtaxi75driver55]

I think he was talking about the Marder and AMX tanks......what a plonker !

[@peterfromgw4615]

@@buschtaxi75driver55 Mate, your assertion is based on what??? Grüße aus Australien.

[@buschtaxi75driver55]

@@peterfromgw4615 knowledge.....Grüsse aus der neutralen Schweiz :o)

[@zdendaderman5253]

All the information provided by this man is as valuable as the one that Czechoslovakia is providing some equipment to Ukraine, although Czechoslovakia no longer exists since 1993. That man is really knowledgeable.

[@cyberGEK]

🔱🔱🔱 БАХМУТ - ЦЕ УКРАЇНА 🟦🟦🟦 КРИМ - ЦЕ УКРАЇНА 🟨🟨🟨 ВСЕ БУДЕ УКРАЇНА! 💪🇺🇦

[@silly8395]

Czechoslovakia ? in which year is he living ?

[@tonytravels2494]

Is anyone else expecting her to randomly bust out with "So your saying...."? 🤣

[@entropy5431]

Haha, I was going to post the same, she must be constantly holding herself.

[@nicholasroach3394]

The best expert you interview during this crisis

[@johanstinson]

Lol. He's a neocon warmonger.

[@des_smith7658]

He's a smart cookie

[@sleeping_beauty322]

Well, that aged like milk

[@YUDNSAY]

Key words; 'I believe...'

[@robincameron5825]

Ben Hodges has called it right so far - every time. Listen to him. Crimea liberated by end-August. I'll take that.

[@redwine2664]

and how man battles and war of regime change has he won twerp? Then all the Historians, and present day you tube commentators need a lobotomy?

[@joshydenberg1249]

Interesting take, always appreciate and enjoy General Hodges insight. Regarding his point on a potential logistic victory for Ukraine - as Russian troops retreat they are moving closer to their supply lines, while the Ukrainians move further away. This could result in the same challenges we saw earlier in the war where Ukraine had trouble getting Western weapons from Poland to the Donbas in time. Russian supply lines and depos would also be further away from artillery strikes that have hampered their logistics. I wonder if we will see a similar situation this time.

[@ZeljkoCipris]

Well, that's one of Ben Hodges' predictions that did not work out. 🙂

[@TheScottEF]

From the General's lips to God's ears.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Hope so. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@joebenson528]

@@carolwilliams8511 Crimea by August 2044 maybe?

[@lindaetheridge-stroud1502]

Prayers for peace.

[@richardsimms251]

It is always good to hear General Hodges opinions. Good interview

[@billykotsos4642]

This guy has been saying that Ukraine will take back Crimea by August for months now… I keep my eyes peeled and hope for the best

[@dannyv2468va2]

No sadly they will not. The best that can be hoped for is some sort of armistice in place. Russia is finally fully committing to a full war stance. They could mobilize another 500,000 by late spring. Putin will stack up all the bodies he needs to keep Russia's gains. I hope to be proven wrong but this is probable.

[@billykotsos4642]

@@dannyv2468va2 lets see. Spring offensive comes first….

[@blacksuitcase.x]

Hey I remember Czechoslovakia too!

[@pedroprague]

Hey I was born in Czechoslovakia;-) Sometimes people refer to Czechoslovakia when they mean both countries. Actually both Slovakia and Czechia has been sending a lot of equipment to Ukraine. It is not offensive for us call us this way;-)

[@kallianz]

Let it be so then! Always a pleasure hearing Lt. General Ben Hodges, especially when he comes with this level of optimism.

[@MisterSplendy]

Same guy said Crimea would be liberated by Christmas last year.

[@ryngrd1]

All those decades we lived under the threat of the cold war. Now in 2022/3 super power nations locked horns in a deadly conflict. Drone warfare embedded with AI developing at a staggering rate. Feels like I'm living in the future I could only have imagined as a youngster.🌎🔥

[@suzyrottencrotch5132]

Luckily Russia has the most advanced nukes in the world which we currently have no terrestrial or other defense against

[@ryngrd1]

@@suzyrottencrotch5132 there are plenty of nukes more advanced than Putin's which will respond to this threat very strongly and with very quick time to return to sender. Less than 5 minutes. I am comfortable and have no fear. I am also confident in Ukrainian victory and the fall of the corrupt Putin regime in 2023. God bless Ukraine 🌎🔥

[@suzyrottencrotch5132]

@@ryngrd1 oh you must not have google on your planet. McDonald’s is hiring

[@ryngrd1]

@@suzyrottencrotch5132 would rather work at McDonald's to make money as opposed to being a bot spreading fear and Putin disinformation 🌎🔥

[@MikeOxlong-]

@@suzyrottencrotch5132 Delusional as usual with the incessant whataboutisms and nonsensical gibberish rhetoric. Time to get your script updated again for your psychosis, and this time ensure you take your meds as prescribed!! 😂😂😂

[@monkeymagic4555]

Pootin's away to get absolutely wrecked over the coming 3-5 months

[@suzyrottencrotch5132]

LOL you can’t even spell. McDonald’s is hiring

[@monkeymagic4555]

@@suzyrottencrotch5132 Go away Russia you are drunked....

[@stasa-X]

Always a pleasure to listen general Hodges,he is a great analyst of the war and a great man as well!!!

[@richardkey1678]

I always like to hear from General Ben Hodges, the man knows his stuff, but 4 minutes is way too short.

[@claus-not-santa]

You like longer fairy 🧚‍♀️ tales??😮

[@richardkey1678]

@@claus-not-santa They didn't have to ask you twice when they were passing out the Kool-Aid, did they?

[@xayvath5221]

He told what you want to hear that's why you like what he said and its part of human nature to feel secure with someone who share the same opinion regardless of your side.

[@richardkey1678]

@@xayvath5221 No, you are wrong. I like him because he's a straight shooter, and will admit when he's wrong. I like that his arguments reasonable, logical, and not full rhetoric. I don't have any insecurity issues, perhaps you are reflecting about yourself.

[@xayvath5221]

@@richardkey1678 sure buddy. Wasn't it the same guy who predicted that Crimea will be liberated by early 2023. So what would be the next forecast : if not summer then winter 2023 or spring 2024 or fall 2024 and so on. Are you familiar with kubler-Ross model anyway?

[@trevorkeating229]

Czechoslovakia 😳 - And we are supposed to take this man for his word.

[@crossx695]

Well not everyone is as honest as Putin or Lavrov who actually claimed "they were NOT in Ukraine" and later "we were attacked by Ukraine" you mean these good truthful people? Unbelievable.

[@ericp1139]

This did not age well.

[@40watt_club]

Lt Gen Ben Hodges is always a joy to listen. Hope he chooses to write a book about this war.

[@lenwalker7393]

A clever fact-based analysis. Ukraine is winning the war a step at a time. Happy New Year!

[@mick7557]

If the war is being won it is by NATO and Ukraine is the proxy fighter on behalf of the USA who with their loans to Ukraine will own it by the end - Biden's family clearly has dodgy business dealings there.

[@MrGunwitch]

No they’re not, Hodges has been wrong about pretty much everything.

[@matk2283]

I love this man ( General Hodges ) and his wonderful and reasonable analysis. General Hodges, Thank you for your Service for our country. we all Salute you !!.

[@ruaridhmacdonald3543]

I see General as a great guru - he is always right, Respect!!

[@25jessieg]

I was just saying this exact thing this morning after reading all the news about how the US, France, and Germany are sending IFV's and light tanks to Ukraine. Takes around 8 weeks or so to deliver and train them up. Perfect timing for a spring offensive to retake Crimea.

[@kkpenney444]

The Bradleys are already in Ukraine.

[@sjt4225]

If loving Ben Hodges is wrong, I don't ever want to be right.

[@batman-cu1ep]

I doubt it would take that long. I give it about two months give or take

[@steffenkarl7967]

Ben Hodges tellin'it like it is

[@joebenson528]

Literally everything he said did not come to fruition.

[@theDoctorwitTardis]

Czechoslovakia always ready to serve 👍🏻🇨🇿

[@deborahbarbour2241]

We hear of the "Russian Bear." I think Ukraine is a badger. Badgers are such tough, fierce fighters that even bears avoid confronting them.

[@cooldudecs]

Ukraine has two patriot batteries soon with an ever increasing technology advantage. Russia is worried they will be invaded and now it’s a real possibility in the future. China, turkey and Poland are eying Russia very intently

[@standbyukrain]

It could also happen that the taking of Crimea to Ukraine could be the catalyst of the crumbling of the putin's regime.

[@ticnatz]

There is no need to negotiate with Pootin at this stage.

[@CallieCatCuddles]

Yay! Slava Ukraini! Defeat the imperialist enemy! We're all behind you cheering you on to total victory and may God bless your every move.

[@mistermister6940]

You are behind 500k dead and injured? You are a monster

[@CallieCatCuddles]

@@mistermister6940 Obviously, your assessment is ignorant.

[@henrya.1755]

Lady, please stop talking about the "negotiation table", there will be none, period. Putin must be defeated on the battlefield.

[@Rampart.X]

Exactly. There is nothing to negotiate.

[@gokhanarikoglu7456]

Thanks for the update

[@FirstLast-cb2jr]

I bet that New Year’s Eve strike will turn out to be more than 400. I suspect people were celebrating the New Year, more than were stationed there.

[@rollinmreeder]

Ben, I thoroughly respect and enjoy your commentary....any thoughts about a political future here?

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Time to demand Russia to return Königsberg to Germany, and give back the islands they stole from Japan.

[@anaryl]

Well, I am relieved to see that your thumbnail did not spell 'lose', as 'loose'.

[@Travis_22]

A bold statement.

[@kathleenmann7311]

Gen Hodges has been right before.

[@Travis_22]

​@@kathleenmann7311 I hope he is right again.

[@BlackyHawk95]

@@Travis_22 Too bad he won't be right. He is giving the American tax payers false hope.

[@Travis_22]

@@BlackyHawk95 Too early to say whether he is right or not.

[@BlackyHawk95]

@@Travis_22 I mean either way they keep wasting money and fueling the war.

[@magicf7076]

This guy is way to optimistic.

[@cartmann227]

Слава Україні!

[@jeremyhodge6216]

I hope you're right Gen. Hodges 😌

[@stephenwise2735]

He has it right Russia has to be compelled not negotiated.

[@henrikmadsen6100]

General Hodges is spot on!

[@slooob23]

😂😂😂😂

[@jamesrauch9103]

Lt Gen Hodges is on of my favorite authorities on the conflict. His insight is always quite sobering yet hopeful for the victory of Ukraine. I could listen to him speak for hours. Thank you for having him on today.

[@Gruntfutuck101]

this has aged well

[@blackman4life]

How? This washed up clown said Crimea would be liberated by August 2023. We're in June 2024 and Crimea is still under control of the Russian Federation. Crimea has been Russian since 2014. This guy's predictions aged like milk😂

[@c.gilliland8338]

This fellow thinks there's still a Czechoslovakia.

[@wendellbatts2477]

I think this thing can tip way before August. This may not go the distance or end in a tko victory. Sometimes belt holders get knocked out.

[@moow950]

I can't imagine the horror that will be revealed when Crimea is finally liberated by Ukraine after more than 8 years occupation! It's Bucha times 100!!!

[@_alienblood]

But there are no ukraines left in crimea! they left all the population are new russian partazens

[@rv1251]

This old wolf is very smart ,lt Hodges i salute you ✌️

[@johndilivio2770]

Generals always say things are going good until it falls apart

[@christinewilcock8046]

Thank you I have so much respect for General Hodges and his "take" on what is going on in Ukraine and incompetence of the Russian military command is excellent. Glory to the Heroes Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Regards Chris from Australia

[@gimigimi1299]

Not possible without ATACMS !

[@dumitrupopamd]

So what you are saying is..

[@magnushelin007]

I had the exact same thought. Here she is again (but this time without interrupting and twisting words).

[@ammornil]

Checho-Slovakia he said! Someone has not moved from the Cold War split.

[@ministertommycct]

Praise God, Praise God, thank you Lord.

[@mick7557]

No chance - the Crimea was always Russian - it only became Ukrainian during the Soviet era for administrative reasons - the people that live there are Russian - they have no desire to be part of Ukraine. Either does the Donbas region - while historically part of Ukraine, linguistically, ethnically, and now politically Russian After the abuse they experience from Ukraine they too want to be part of Russia.

[@hoqx0]

im from Crimea, and everything you said is straight to the point! but ppl dont wanna hear, ppl dont wanna see..

[@Jambo66328]

"SOOOOO you're sayinnnnnn...."

[@sdr24]

“Will that bring Putin to the negotiating table?” WHO CARES?! The only person who desperately wants a negotiation right now, is Vladimir Putin. He’s the only one who really benefit from it. And apparently a lot of reporters seem to be obsessed with the idea of negotiated peace. But there is no negotiated peace right now. We are in the process of winning! What is there to negotiate? We cannot give Putin a safe, exit ramp at this point even if we wanted to. Stop worrying about it. Start worrying about winning instead.

[@Balnazzardi]

Indeed, there is no other alternative here than to push Ruskies completely out of Ukraine, including Crimea. It has to be done, because Putler is never going to stop/yield, the only thing he respects is force and there should be no fear about potential escalation because Putler knows he cant possibly win a war against the west/NATO and use of nuclear weapons would be suicide.

[@greatspottedwoodpeck]

I agree with the general, he understands the situation, he is correct.

[@leftiesgaslighting4220]

It’s inevitable

[@RichardARich]

Une excellente nouvelle !

[@2nostromo]

Cathy Neumann is a shabby interviewer. She could have asked much better questions of a truly great man and humanitarian.

[@user-mp3eq6ir5b]

Never date an "End of the World" prediction... this is why.

[@flufycat2748]

Yes. Very soon. GLORY UKRAINE!

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Not in a million years . God bless Russia 🇷🇺

[@mortenrobinson5421]

What makes you think that God would bless a bunch of vile fascist nazis in quest of destroying peoples and conquering lebensraum?

[@enriquesepulveda9303]

I absolutely agree 💯 percent of your Opinion definitely

[@chrissmith7669]

If the Ukrainians drive down along the Zaporhizna (so) Donesk Oblast border and severe the land bridge to Crimea the war for Crimea would be decided. Russia cannot supply Crimea and southern Ukraine via a bridge that could go up in flames at any time.

[@richardkey1678]

The bridge repairs have not been completed, once those repairs are done just maybe it catches on fire again.

[@orenrachamim1594]

right?! But Russia can completely wipe out or neutralize Ukraine, wait and see. Ukraine as a country is a passing episode.

[@chrissmith7669]

@@orenrachamim1594 I think you over estimate Russia’s remaining strength.

[@quantumeyes8546]

I just wait and see. Russia will never lose Crimea.

[@jaythompson5102]

This is the guy.

[@dagmaralmeida2272]

May the good General be correct. Slava Ukrayïni!

[@magnushelin007]

Slava Ukraini!

[@alexbort3082]

Didn't age well

[@WHS_reviews]

Can still happen Ivan, and the exact time frame doesn't matter much. What matters is that you guys get splattered.

[@alexbort3082]

@@WHS_reviews lol. Tel that to the Bradleys piling up in Zaporozhye. And their dead crews.

[@godfreydebouillon8807]

​@WHS_reviews Ukraine has lost half of its NATO trained force so far, with zero results. Their two months long counteroffensive was a wet noodle. They will soon have no military left, Ukraine is FINISHED. They can splat nothing.

[@Le_Dislike_Button]

@@WHS_reviews "Ukraine offensive will fail to reach Melitopol, U.S. intelligence says" - The Washington Post 🎻😢

[@zenwarrior3603]

Yup! Its only a matter of time. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!

[@dermann4525]

Es sind genug gestorben

[@ozlakota1]

they supplying all the old equipment to buy new equipment will help stall the global inflation

[@juststuff8128]

🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@jaimemartin6704]

I'm enjoying his accent. (I'm an Alabama boy, myself).

[@cctvcctv6980]

Wester propaganda as ussually…

[@bramposthumus9300]

You need a better translator

[@tastynottasty3314]

@@bramposthumus9300 His profile is empty. It's a bot.

[@bramposthumus9300]

@@tastynottasty3314 It is indeed. Still the pro-fascist Kremlin BS needs to be called out, even when it's on autopilot...

[@ElvisDmello]

​@@tastynottasty3314 ukraine bot detected

[@Meeko2689]

What is this guy smoking

[@traceler]

Let's check back in late summer and see if General Hodges is right/

[@hobsdigree2]

Hey! That's the lady that kept saying, "So you're saying....."

[@patrick_lamb_voiceover]

Czechoslovakia? Dude...

[@johnnywalker4490]

Crimea is the Easiest "Chunk" to Cut off , yet, Black sea Fleet is 'around' there ... i say march Crimea is Ukrainian!

[@AnonymousAlcoholic772]

It will become difficult for me to imagine what kind of a power Russia will be with the loss of Sevastopol. No presence on the black sea?

[@buschtaxi75driver55]

forget it, they will never ever give that back !

[@FOROW99]

Mine the harbor and capture the ships

[@julianbeatty2909]

Eh. I think this is pretty optimistic. Ukraine is still short on a lot of advanced weaponry and ammunition. Ukraine is winning, but its a long tough fight. Russia will most likely do another mobilization, and can probably stall things well into 2024. Very long road ahead of Ukraine.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Where will they get sufficient vehicles from? How will they supply them? Canteens? Clothing? Rifles, ammo? The Russian tactic is to send in human waves, when they are mown down, send in the next. It’s WW1 tactics.

[@Travis_22]

Totally agree.

[@timonsolus]

Agreed. To recover its territory, Ukraine needs heavy weapons - that means fighter jets, main battle tanks and APCs. And those are the kind of weapons President Biden has been unwilling to let Ukraine have so far, for fear of Putin escalating to tactical nuclear weapons.

[@michaeldelisieux]

The " unpredictable " may happen. On a linear view, your assertion is somewhat precise. But, there's always the " unknown unknowns "!

[@pedroprague]

I agree with you but recently more and more modern equipment has been delivered. Such as Iris, NASAMS soon Patriot. This will improve air defence capacities. Ukraine has modern communication equipment ans soon western equipment will be delivered from Frqnce, US, Germany. So they will be not so dependent on Soviet ammunition. But yes still this will take long time. Perhaps untill Russia will have significant bugdet deficits.

[@thinkerly1]

Czech Republic, General Hodges

[@ssstl3636]

is she still asking questions after the Jordan Peterson event a few years ago??