Ukrainian Kharkiv Counter-Offensive - Russian Invasion DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022 ( • How Ukraine Won the Fi... ). Previously we talked about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In the previous video we covered the events of April of 2022 ( • Battle of Donbas Begin... ) including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva - • How did the Sinking of... , and how the conflict turned into the war of attrition in May ( • War of Attrition - Rus... ) and continued with Russia's best month in June ( • Russia's Best Month - ... ). In the video dedicated to July - the 5th month of the war, we talked about the arrival of the HIMARS systems which strengthened Ukrainian positions and changed the war ( • How HIMARS Changed the... ), while this video will focus on the events of August, as we will see how Russian logistics and manpower problems were worsened by the HIMARS strikes, the risk and intrigue around the Zaporizhia (Enerhodar) Nuclear Powerplant and the long expected beginning of the Ukrainian counter-offensive in Kherson ( • Kherson Counter-Offens... ). This video will continue discussion of the Kherson counteroffensive in the first 2 weeks of September and will show how the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast - Balakliya-Izium counter-offensive succeeded, pushing the Russians across Oskil and opening the way to north Luhansk and the important cities of Lyman and Svatove.
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[@Claymann71]

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[@jansettler4828]

Powerplant attacks do not count as warcrimes apparently

[@Mr_M_History]

I actually find this way more valuable than mainstream news sites in understanding what's actually going on on the ground with Russia-Ukraine

[@evertonfan7790]

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[@patireland8655]

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[@jackmiller1561]

I gave up on mainstream a long time ago...

[@flopya]

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[@AnimarchyHistory]

I try hard, but you and your team are unmatched in production value and demonstration of both the news and the conduct of operations on the ground. Unit counters, lines of advance, frontline markers. Cities, roads, terrain. It's outstanding. By far the best summary of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive on KZbin.

[@dr.osterman8158]

Your video about it is great as well.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Your videos are very informative, love watching them

[@morro190]

I love seeing you all support one another. I also love Kings and Generals for different reasons than yours or Simple history. If you try to "upgrade" to the Kings and Generals style, I might lose interest in your channel. You try hard and you do great! ^_^

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Sup, Animarchy! I watch your channel too! Keep it up!

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[@jameswyre6480]

I have a history degree and have studied war and politics for fun much of my life. The team behind this channel are first rate and consistently head and shoulders above other content like it on KZbin. Impressive feat to have released this so soon!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@djl5634]

If u studied war. Do u believe Ukraine still posseses nuclear weapons. Some say the kept a small arsenal like Israel. They have multiple nuclear reactors. And could maintain a arsenal relatively easy.

[@starsiegeRoks]

As someone who also has a history degree, I agree that these videos are great presentations and do a wonderful job of presenting the information in multiple ways to make it easier to digest. Following the map while the narrator speaks has done wonders

[@alphagamer9505]

@@djl5634 no way, nukes isn't exactly something you can keep a secret, also costs a Shitload to maintant them

[@pozloadescobar]

Totally agree. Very impressive team

[@hurpdurpueruhur]

"but you do not regroup or conduct strategic withdrawls while losing most of your equipment" that made me laugh pretty hard

[@NicholasTheKing]

It's not a retreat, it's a special relocation

[@FrontlinerCdV]

I mean, they did the withdrawal part alright. But there was/is nothing strategic about losing several bataillons worth of APCs, IFVs, Tanks and support vehicles each.

[@joaqincastro5613]

"We didn't lose, we merely failed to win" - Oversimplified

[@remybuitenhuis2433]

depends on the strategy

[@antonycharnock2993]

Nice little dig but it has happened. Dunkirk anyone?

[@edwardlangton5302]

Sir…I am 63 years old.. Served as a British Warrant Officer for 12 years (Navy)… I have attended many briefings in my time .. I never thought I would look forward hearing another one again until I started following your channel… outstanding …. Well done and thank you … Slava Ukraine. Glory to the heroes

[@ProvidenceNL]

Another one you might like is Perun, less flashy but a lot more in depth.

[@eethxnn5037]

Thank you for your service !

[@tyronemaroney335]

Definitely very well put together

[@cz1589]

You might like channel Speak The Truth also from an american solider. Also, Jake Broe and Perun doing great work to clarify some aspects.

[@talshahar25]

You toke the words right out of my mouth...thank you :)

[@andriy_sushko]

As one of the participants of this war - thank you for covering how it unfolds. This is kinda positively crazy - I’ve been here and there, and then it’s covered in a high level manner as if it was a well known and studied set of events.

[@SuchDoge4242]

Slava and God speed.

[@TimBlokdijk1983]

Few years from now your kid will want your help in beating the Kharkiv mission in Command & Conquer: Ukraine.

[@jout738]

Yes its happening currently and its covered with modern technology, so of course they can cover it very well with what happened compared to battles that happened centries before.

[@jout738]

@@TimBlokdijk1983 I hope I get to play that mission in Call of Duty Ukrainska to watch Putin go mad for his poor succes in the war. Call of Duty already made great mission in Chernobyl, so I hope they can do it well in Ukraine war also.

[@rustemzholdybalin6210]

Держись, мужик, и вернись домой живым и невредимым! Слава Украине!

[@user-ew2db8fx6i]

I am from Ukraine, I watched your channel for several years, and how pleasantly surprised I was that you cover our war and do it adequately, calling a spade a spade. We are on our own land, we will not give up and we will win. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!

[@nicholasoneal1521]

Love for Ukraine from America!

[@lukasj1980]

Slava Ukraini, heroyam slava!

[@moiseshernandez2289]

Ukraine will win.....Of course we, the people of Europe will suport you. Slava Ukraini...

[@sarkis951]

@@carlsmart5788 +15 rubles

[@Rhiggins5173]

@@carlsmart5788 Says a rando on a video about how the Russians are being backed into a corner by a nation 28 times smaller than it. Putin is a tyrant and a war criminal who's gonna be couped before the war is over. See you at the Hague.

[@ruslandukhnovskiy5694]

i'm ukranian, from Kypyansk. i want to say to the westerners: guys, the help you are providing to us - is the cheapest way to cripple the worst enemy of Europe (so called 2nd army of the world) and to save the free people not only in Ukraine, but in many other countries.

[@ruslandukhnovskiy5694]

@@Rick-zw9kp hahaha sorry man, i just missed some characters. already corrected the mistake

[@marniusvanderlubbe]

stay strong✊

[@mr.nemesis6442]

A few billion seems like a lot until you realize supplying Ukraine with the latest western weapons would help get rid of putin. This way we can focus on a unspecified country in Asia.

[@TheStaffmaster]

It's our pleasure. Seeing the underdog win is extremely gratifying, and when the cause is so clear cut, it's an easy decision. Be proud Ukrainians you've done damn near the impossible: United the world. So we ALL have faith you'll pull another miracle out and crush those greedy oligarcs in the Kremiln. Remember, WHEN YOU WIN you may just well be freeing Russia as well! Слава Україні!

[@theawesomeman9821]

the West has given your country billions of dollars in aid, not exactly cheap. You should be greatful.

[@rickwong9049]

Ukraine's Ardennes Offensive but more rapid and logistically viable. Good to see the step-by-step explanation over this master plan of war.

[@imperialhistorian4201]

I’m sure the Russian appreciate it too

[@alexabadjon4091]

so what u re saying its ucraines last offensive?

[@mattmccaughen8082]

@@alexabadjon4091 I think we have seen Russians last offensive tho put a fork in them they are done

[@jjsmthr]

@@alexabadjon4091 yeah, russians didn't even have offensives. They haven't captured a single ukrainian city in 2 months 🤡

[@widowmines231]

yeah, it is very unfair, random and brutal for the russians

[@jonber9411]

1st guards tank army seem to be the utmost elite. Very well disciplined and well trained. They maybe should have put less effort on exercising withdrawal though. They truly are the elite in surrendering positions and material.

[@pepela8214]

At least they trained for defending Moscow, that will be a necessary experience if things keep going like this.

[@tyronemaroney335]

@@pepela8214 if it got to Moscow I guarantee most of there soldiers will be ill equipped and Ill trained Russia likes to put there special forces as the tip of the spear

[@Executioner9000]

I wonder if their problem is that T-xx series tanks have abysmally slow reverse speeds, normaly about 4-10mph. It makes getting away in a pinch a real problem....

[@iterationfackshet1990]

The first guards tank army was destroyed as a fighting force so even their withdrawal wasn’t good enough.

[@jonber9411]

@@Executioner9000 That must be why they rather left on foot, than in reverse then.

[@brightaduokyere8273]

Hi. I am a journalist and radio broadcaster from Accra, Ghana in West Africa. I must say that the script for the video is masterly written and the narrator is superb. The content could easily be used to teach in any military academy and political lecture theater in any University in the World. Kudo you guys!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@LeutnantJoker]

@@KingsandGenerals make sure these videos are properly archived and backed up, in case KZbin ever makes stupid mistakes. These videos will be important history.

[@niburu3406]

You guys in Ghana are like the CIA - full of 🗣💩

[@kylefisher1458]

my favorite part of the Kharkiv offensive was seeing all the Ukrainians so happy to be finally liberated "I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend" Faramir

[@gabriel.b9036]

@@carlsmart5788 Like hundreds of civilians Russia's army just killed and tossed into mass graves.

[@kylefisher1458]

@@carlsmart5788 take your bullshit elsewhere, I dont believe you

[@thunderspark1536]

@@carlsmart5788 Maybe you should check the mass graves found in previously Russian occupied territory hm?

[@ion282]

@@carlsmart5788 source?

[@cooldued5308]

@@carlsmart5788 With your spelling, I don’t believe a shred of what you say. People like you are encouraging Russian victory.

[@hamzamahmood9565]

Imagine if people had this level of real-time insight during WW2. We're living in crazy times!!!

[@Luis-be9mi]

The Germans sort of did during WW2. When Germany was fighting France most of the French tanks did not have radios, German tanks did allowing their armored units to know what was going on. In Africa a main reason of early German success was because Italian spies have broken in a US Embassy and stolen what was called The Black Code. This allowed Rommel to plan out his attacks with effective intelligence on the opposition. This source of intel before the Allies changed codes was called "die gute Quelle" (the good source).

[@hamzamahmood9565]

@@Luis-be9mi Well, that was France......

[@Luis-be9mi]

@@hamzamahmood9565 don’t be blinded by the stereotype that the French surrenders at the first sign of trouble. If anything you should blame their Army leadership and bureaucrats who wasted all their time and money on the construction of the Maginot Line. They should have focused on modernizing their armored divisions and mechanized infantry instead of fixed fortifications. Also keep in mind that the only reason that most of the British Expeditionary Force that evacuated from Dunkirk was made possible by the valiant efforts of the French who bought valuable time by delaying the Germans as long as they could.

[@WeebsWithGlasses71]

@@Luis-be9mi to be fair it was worth it, until the Germans figured out they could bypass the line via Belgium. the defense line, while not impenetrable or indestructible could theoretically survive a month-long offensive. that amount of time is enough to reinforce and launch a counter-offensive to the Germans, of course that is if the Line actually stretches from the Coast of Flanders to the Alps.

[@WeebsWithGlasses71]

the problem with the maginot line is that it's too good at doing it job, that it makes the French feels too secure about a German Invasion and it was incomplete, since the Belgian Government won't allow any defense line on their backdoor

[@KingsandGenerals]

Remember, I am not winning only because I don't want to win, don't believe your lying eyes. I remain a master strategist.

[@kevintierney5711]

Has Putin hijacked the channel hahaha

[@jeebusk]

We should make up quotes (without references) more often to keep the historians busy :)

[@santokun5835]

Darth putin in K&G? 👀

[@tikitak20]

Thanks for the support of Ukraine. I hope to be back home in Balakliya before winter, the day before yesterday there was already electricity in 70% of homes. I hope my city will recover quickly

[@iainduncan0303]

Never mind that, get a weapon and shoot the orcs

[@lokomike2911]

You mean when Russia ceases to exist. Russia is the one that has already lost over 30k killed and 70k wounded and captured and surrendered. Also the 1150 tanks destroyed and abandoned and over 1500 apc and spg and over 215 planes and helicopters. Russia has lost badly and now is the laughingstock of the world.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

Ukraine will defeat the murderous forces of Putin's regime and after shaking off the shackles of Russian 'brotherhood' (read bullying), build back better and stronger! Slava Ukraine!!

[@Romkosss]

My home town too )

[@stacey_1111rh]

Wishing you guys the best 💪🏼🇺🇦✌🏼

[@user-dc9lo5jh6m]

Hey guys! I'm Ukrainian and I really appreciate this documentary you're chronicling! The quality and amount of details put into this are immeasurable! Discovered you from the first month of the invasion episode, got interested and started checking out some of your other videos. Keep up the good work! I wonder what it feels like for the narrator to pronounce romanized versions of names of our numerous villages and cities. Is it a nightmare or a piece of cake or just nothing special? Your pronounciations and accents might not be always correct but they're definitely always amusingly cute for me, and I would really like to know your perspective.

[@skinfan2806]

You all have inspired the world with your bravery. Glory to the heroes!!! Glory to Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦🙌

[@theonlylauri]

Kharkiv offensive was a masterpiece of military deception. Kherson was telegraphed well in advance and preceded by lengthy artillery/rocket preparations. Also, since it was a real offensive, Russians couldn't afford to ignore it if they wanted to retain their prior positions (partial retreat would have been wise but made them look weak, I guess). Even USA stated that they had talked Ukrainians out of a general counteroffensive, in favor of a less risky limited one. Then the concentrating forces maintained secrecy, so Russians underestimated the scale of buildup and either decided to ignore it altogether, or perhaps more likely, interpreted it as just one more local counterattack that wouldn't matter in the grand scheme of things.

[@Cailus3542]

It's reminiscent of the deception operation carried out before the ground offensive of Desert Storm. The Ukrainian generals are undoubtedly receiving a great deal of advice from their counterparts in allied militaries, and they're putting it to use with considerable effect. Contrast that to the initial Russian invasion which was telegraphed quite blatantly long in advance.

[@sergeantzack1106]

I through the us supported ukraine don't talk them out of that bulshit

[@HowlingWolf518]

I still find it funny how Ukraine basically just said "Hey, what's that over there" and sucked-punched Russia when it turned to look... and it worked.

[@henrihamalainen300]

Russia had a choise to either lose Kherson or send troops there to hold a bit longer. Politically Russia couldn´t lose Kherson and so they were forced to send the troops. Ukraine knew the political situation and so they leveridged it to trap as many Russians as possible before blowing the bridges. Now that the bridges are taken out, Russian troops are stuck at Kherson with limited supply while Ukraine keeps on pressure to increase the logistical load. All the munitions sent to Kherson take away from the little logistical capasity they still have with those few intact ferries. Once winter comes Russians will have a miserable time without winter clothes, food, fuel etc.. It is just a matter of time until they are forced to surrender or try to walk over the damaged bridges leaving all of their heavy equipment behind...

[@HowlingWolf518]

@@henrihamalainen300 Is called "special swimming operation," comrade.

[@donnyyonatan9185]

For those who are familiar with the book of "36 Stratagems" (三十六计), the liberation of Kharkiv is a real life example of 声东击西 "Clamor in the east, then attack in the west".

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Us in the west have our own equivalent of this, albeit a lot less uhh... poetic. "When the magician says 'look at my right hand,' look at his left"

[@michaellaramee1965]

You guys and Perun are how I get all my Ukraine coverage. keep up the excellent work!

[@apc9714]

Both channels are awesome

[@warpigs9069]

We underestimated Ukraine. Their success has been so inspiring to watch.

[@saldownik]

Eh, it's more surprising with Ruskies that have egg on their faces. But Ukrainians do respectedly well indeed.

[@stacey_1111rh]

@@saldownik that’s why they have egg on their faces. Ukraine isn’t weak they aren’t cowards and are fighting heroically they are doing very well considering the circumstances this is one of the biggest moments in human history and most people aren’t even aware of the details it’s shocking. So to downplay their success is kind of strange

[@saldownik]

@@stacey_1111rh yeah, their stance after the Crimea debacle did 180 😂

[@lukewalker7889]

Very true I'm quiet amazed they are fighting insanely well, they've got good fighters clearly and go strategic leadership.. if they win they truly deserve it but I don't know at this point

[@damianwollai8831]

I actually felt proud of my country for once when he mentioned that the German gepards actually helped the Ukrainian offensive. Watching Germany deal with geopolitical and military matters in the last years was just painful. We have to understand that we have to be a leader for Europe if we want it or not.

[@Romkosss]

Thank your country for the help. Gepards deal with those low-flying rockets and aircrafts.

[@Salvothegamer]

Majority of germans are still in favor of supporting ukraine and i will do everything in my power to rally the german people around me whenever i can, wherever i see defeatism!

[@MenacingWithVideos]

I think of Germany more as a role model instead of a leader.

[@revybadger5642]

nobody knows how gepard really helps on battle field, but talking about this help is nice political move for having more of them

[@catriona_drummond]

@@revybadger5642 2x 35mm machine cannons. Great for close range air defence. But also, lets assume the enemy is hiding in a concrete building and have no artillery at hand. Just saw the building in half with Gepard. The vehicle is quite vulnerable but the cannons are an absolute shredder.

[@kitteecatt4681]

something to note about the 1st Guards Tank Army is that we’ve seen them time and time again throughout the war so far. and most of the time we see them it’s on a visually confirmed loses tick board! instances of the 1st Guard Tank Army leaving behind perfectly functioning, unscuttled T-80BVM’s on the road to Kyiv, and sometimes with a decent amount of gas in the tank

[@cz1589]

That unit was supposed to be spearhead in any conflict to counter any Nato troops😅 But to give some credit: i think most of them are stranded in the northern Kherson front, not able to fully able to use their experience, and getting a grinding attrition.

[@tyronemaroney335]

I don't understand how they so much equipment untouched it's astounding I'll be damn if me or 1 of my battles gets killed by our own equipment

[@reaper_0198]

@@cz1589 to be fair the quality of personnel and equipment, economy, and urgency between soviet era cold war and current corrupt russian government is way different and there are a lot of technology advancement since the era of cold war

[@j_x5058]

they were surely donating their equipments to the Ukrainians so the war can end faster:3

[@brainletfag]

Best of the very best of Russia, this puts to rest any cope of russia holding back the "real army". Over 200 lost T-80 variants since the war started now, I'm pretty convinced we've just witnessed the death of 4th Guards tank in real time. What a world we live in.

[@tinkertailor7385]

Yep a nice wrap up of the Offensives.... I like to think of the Kherson front as more of Siege with a limited classical counter attack component, but mostly it was a long advertised "Trap" that sucked in some of Russia's best forces and got them trapped on the wrong side of a river with no bridges and inadequate supply lines.... Those Russian troops cannot be used anywhere in Ukraine now. They are held in "Check" by a similar Ukrainian force to stop them breaking out, thus Ukraine can use the 3 to 1 troop ratio it would need to counter attack Kherson proper, elsewhere... That's the beauty of the Kherson Trap. Russia's best forces are stuck there doing very little strategically and slowly being ground down..... They were dumb enough to cross that river in strength... ;)

[@micahwest3566]

It’s really brilliant. They totally outmaneuvered the Russians with a bold and well-planned strategy. Here’s to hoping it’s over within the next year

[@tktilk3878]

@@micahwest3566 Really intresting was an informational support for crippling bridgeheads over Dnipro river and Kherson counteroffensive, which russians completely bought

[@henrihamalainen300]

Kherson front is what happens when politics get involved with military strategy. Politically Russia can´t lose Kherson even though militarily the only smart choise would have been to let it go months ago. And so at the moment there are at least 25k Russian soldiers with extremely limited supply about to suffer miserable time with limited winter clothes, food and fuel. I think Germans had to deal with quite a few similar situations during ww2... :P

[@feloniousmonk3049]

There is no rush for Ukrainian troops to advance.... Do brief harassment attacks and probes, and wait for fall and winter freezes .... a cold winter without Russian resupply lines will let Mother Nature be the killer, of poorly supplied troops, when the Russians can't exit south across the River.

[@Dustin_Bins]

Agreed. The only thing I would add Tinker is that by cutting them off they don't need to rush in and attack those isolated units. They can continue to use the MLRS equipment to destroy any bridges the Russians will deploy, thus maintaining the isolation of those Russian units. They get weakened and thus easier to destroy or if they wish to surrender, so be it.

[@amar-2]

Perhaps the loftiest tribute to the Ukrainian counter-offensive up north is this installment by K&G, covering just the first half of September 2022. The first one in this series covered 6 weeks, the rest so far have gone almost month by month, and then this. Thank you!

[@DavidSaintloth]

K & G should expand this current history coverage. It's single handedly more objective and complete than any BBC report. If love to see a series covering three Yemeni civil war which is also ongoing, has interesting parallels.

[@santokun5835]

BBC reports have covered this war brilliantly from both Ukraine & Russian side, probably one of the few medias to have any sort of Russian correspondents after 24th. They also were the first one to document the pounding VDV got by going to the funeral ceremonies. Blind criticism just makes you look like an edgelord.

[@AnimePrintStop]

I say this everytime you make a video, and I will continue to do so. Your channel is a gift to our society with your above excellent narrative of the wars that have come to pass and currently passing. Thank you for being one of KZbin most treasured channels as I am sure it’s a feeling shared by many that are your subscribers. I hope and wish kings and generals the absolute best in all their channels and support you all the way. A thankful viewer

[@scotttracy9333]

Well said, I echo what you said 👏

[@stacey_1111rh]

Well spoken

[@tristinjudd2595]

Your videos will always be played in my history class. Really opens the kids eyes to these historic battles

[@danmichaelabad1338]

I salute you!

[@ToddiusMaximus]

Explain to your students that the United States politicians are actively encouraging more violence and our “leaders” are essentially up to their ears in a money laundering scam.

[@aaronkenney4769]

I like how you said “unprovoked attack of Ukraine” no bias, just history. Stay true

[@spicynoodles2742]

I can't even imagine how horrible it must be to be able to liberate a town only to find the dead bodies of civilians who did nothing. I hope the soldiers who killed those innocent people suffer the consequences.

[@hughanquetil2567]

The war criminals that survive combat will be hunted down and dragged to justice. Each and every one of them. No matter where they try to hide.

[@92Psyco]

The Russian units responsible for war crimes will probably be redeployed to a meat grinder area, to kill off any Russian who still has a trace of conscience and may bring up evidence against Moscow's orders Though it is a personal dream of mine to see Russian leadership hauled into the Hague to face trial

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Did you feel this way when footage of american brutality in abu ghraib prison in iraq was leaked?

[@92Psyco]

@@justicedemocrat9357 Yes. Outrage at atrocities go across any racial or cultural barrier. Just because Americans did something wrong (and were subsequently punished) doesnt deflect blame from Russian war crimes in Ukraine

[@justicedemocrat9357]

@@92Psyco The people who ordered the torture were not punished what are you talking about?

[@vegankowalski5193]

This war is so surreal. You see montage videos of people killing each other like you see montage videos of CoD killstreaks. Also this, this is a war an ongoing war and people make entertainment out of it. We live in really strange times.

[@laughy38247357075834]

people have made entertainment of conflict for quite some time.

[@vegankowalski5193]

@@laughy38247357075834 Maybe but this war is different. The first war live on social media.

[@tyronemaroney335]

@@vegankowalski5193 the second on social media and live TV first being Iraq tbh

[@tktilk3878]

We try to highlight this war so world didn't forget Ukrainian efforts in defending our own country and whole other Europe, some governments of which think that they aren't in russian kill script. Because of our effort they aren't, but if we lose - it will be either new Cold war or nuclear war with NATO

[@abloodorange5233]

@@vegankowalski5193 the first live streamed war was Iraq- U.S war

[@The_Corporal]

I hope Ukraine will rescue all its Lands and be free. War must end, Many people have lost their lives since February 24 Thanks King of Generals, Great Video!

[@niburu3406]

Since past 8; years corporal - whether you are ignoring that fact or in denial it shows a level of ignorance unbecoming to the title you have given yourself. 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

The updates you provide on this channel are really excellent. Balanced, clear and well researched.

[@cbrainz]

This is, by far, the best documentary and war tied news channel and content I have ever seen. The fact that I can actually appreciate both the military and political advances of both sides on a map with this level of quality is insane, wp.

[@rogersmith9535]

Just wanna point something out. Russia doesn't have enough troops to defend both the Kherson and Kharkiv region. Wherever they chose to defend, the Ukrainians would attack the other place. Russian military command must have decided Kherson was the higher priority so sent their troops there. However the speed and size of Ukraine's counter offensive in Kharkiv was still way more than expected. With more troops defending a smaller border it will be tough for Ukraine, but they r fighting for what they care most about, their homeland. They r not giving up any time soon.

[@smartlucker4011]

They will never give up cuz they know what will happen if any land stays under orcupation

[@ryannguyen7466]

That’s where their 1M troops mobilization order was for. Which will potentially leave Russian population in crippling state should Ukrainian choose the meat grinder strat and choose to target Russian troops instead of liberating land. The more casualties Russian suffer the more killing blow to their warring capabilities and staying power. Same strat USSR used against the Nazi in WWII

[@eerrm1]

What? Russia isn’t defending Anything?

[@rogersmith9535]

@@eerrm1 What I mean is that Russia couldn't send their limited number of troops to defend both Kherson and Kharkiv. Wherever they put the majority of their forces, Ukraine would attack the other place. They chose to prioritise Kherson over Kharkiv. They were still troops defending Kharkiv, but no where near as many as at Kherson.

[@DrinkingStar]

Thanks for these updates. The U. S. media does not go into the thoroughness in informing the public that you do. It is good to visually see the changes taking place on the maps you provide. It is also good that you also explain in greater detail the reasons why these changes are taking place. I love and look forward to all your videos on all the important battles and events that have affected history.

[@phoeniximperator]

You summarized a month of news in a single episode. Well done.

[@tobucksy]

Kings and Generals is the most comprehensive and easily understood site covering the Russo-Ukraine war that I’ve found.

[@mikemodugno5879]

Thank you so much, K&G, for your fantastic work. Continued prayers for the whole situation.

[@thomast6851]

I've REALLY been waiting for this video since the counteroffensive. Thank you so much. And it came early too!

[@mrw9044]

Like said before here, the quality of this video - narrative, tactical and strategical deliberation, graphics, etc - is just outstanding. Your level of professionalism over the years has gone through the roof. Keep it up!

[@williamwray2522]

I know it must give you and your team a sense of pride that this content will be watched and analyzed by future historians and students the world over for decades if not centuries. These videos are direct, factual, and nearly unbiased compared to other news sources. Imagine if historians had something like this for like WW2, the 7 Years War, or the Punic Wars. The educated could not hope for a better resource.

[@williamwray2522]

@@xWarLegendx ok so it's either trust the Ukrainian sources or the Russians who still call this a "special military operation". Most media focuses on the Ukrainian sources because you cannot in god faith know the Russian sources to be 100 % factual is the Ukrainian 100% factual, no probably not but they are not the aggressors and are in the right for defending their home but also ha e to be secretive because it's not a game to them, but it is one to the Russians

[@Zogerpogger]

I'm pleased to see the next installment in this series! Ever since I read about the Izium couter-offensive in the news, I eagerly awaited the Kings and Generals video covering it. I've found this channel's coverage of the conflict to be the easiest to understand, and after watching each video I have a much better grasp of the military situation. Thanks K&G! I think it would be interesting if a supplementary video covering the individual units involved and how you've chosen to depict them on the map was made. You could also discuss tactics and equipment, which would deepen viewers' understanding of what is actually happening when the movement and combat of units is shown.

[@michaellouise6245]

This is by far my favorite KZbin Channel! Incredibly informative beyond anything you will find anywhere. Thank you for your continued detailed updates on Ukraine as well as your historical documentaries!

[@mr_payday6304]

I honestly get so excited seeing these videos post every time. It's so nice to see an actual detail summary of the war and troop movements and such, it's SOOO good and you guys are doing a fantastic job!! Keep it up!!!

[@WilliamMosicki-Nystrom]

During this video I can't stop laughing at how incredibly well Ukraine is doing in this war keep it up Ukraine.

[@saldownik]

How much longer? DoW incoming 😢

[@elitemation]

Baskemtball

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Did you feel this way when footage of american brutality in abu ghraib prison in iraq was leaked?

[@elitemation]

@@justicedemocrat9357 yes

[@akiraasmr3002]

@@justicedemocrat9357 no

[@garrethopwood8178]

Great series, keep them coming as long as they're needed! I'm able to take in and understand this format so much better than other sources.

[@ulvitron]

This is by far my favorite source of news and updates for this conflict. Thank you for doing it.

[@theneurologist1]

Gave the 👍🏻, this is my comment, now to share it! Absolutely fantastic job!! Keep up the hard work!

[@avianlattice4784]

Very good info all around, however...I believe the script for this video was done before Putin announced his Partial Mobilisation. Hope you guys cover that in your next video, this has been very helpful for me in understanding the Russo-Ukrainian war and to identify what issues exist as something of an armchair amateur historian.

[@Marcusjnmc]

the mobilisation is still a matter of fog of war to some extent , & might be for a while still , particularly with so many differing local issues and methods of conscription between different russian provinces , & reactions to those, in one province violent mass protest, on top of the many fleeing to georgia, though not sure how many, and then border controls recently being put up there to iirc currently unknown efficacy , & then masses of personal accounts from all over too , including one uncomfirmed personal account of someone that was recruited in a recent drive being put directly on the front and then surrendering already , it's really hard to get any clear picture of it , & there are definite cases of loudspeaker bias blowing things out of proportion on both sides

[@avianlattice4784]

@@Marcusjnmc Fair point, I'll give you that.

[@Normacly]

The Russian partial drafting is more of a political move rather than an actual military strategy. The simple reason is logistics. If Russia have struggle for months to sufficiently supply around 200,00 men at the start of the war, it will not help the situation if another 300,000 men are force into the area. It will take years for Russia to rebuild its military, and that only if Russian commanders do not keep on stealing most of the military funds.

[@inquisitorialllama638]

Thanks for doing what you do. Glad that we can get history channels like you.

[@tordenbob]

Absolutely impressive work. This is the most valuable information about the "kharkiv offensive" Ive seen so far. Keep up the good work!! 👍👍

[@joeberliner109]

Great summary of a very complicated situation. I hope the following videos are as good as the rest because your content is second to none.

[@andersonlong7709]

While I’ve been subscribed to K&G for some time and have watched around 80% of the videos as I’m a lifelong reader of military history- and his videos are simply the best- I wish I had discovered how excellent his coverage of the Russian invasion was much sooner. These videos of the war are the best- precise; accurate; factual; compact and always insightful. Previously, I had solely followed numerous excellent channels based in Ukraine, but now K&G is the first channel I check for anything new as his coverage simply can’t be beat!

[@user-wm5rt9pw5l]

June: ru +1,500km² July: ru +165km² August: ru +460km² September: ua +10,608km²

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

Oh man that was a good explanation of things on the ground, thank you, subbed and liked, absolutely ace video!

[@Kurtissism]

I've been waiting patiently for this video to drop and it didn't disappoint. Well done Kings and Generals.

[@tchelowful]

That's a fantastic work you're doing. Amazing resume of the war. Cheers from Brazil.

[@hydroac9387]

I'm so proud of the Ukrainians, who are defending their homes and families. I'm also pleased that the Europeans and Americans are providing financial, civilian and military support.

[@quentinturner1733]

Thank you for making these! You all do an incredible job.

[@BenState]

Thank you for documenting.

[@SW-fk3rb]

These Ukrainian defenders are some of the most courageous men in history. Not only did they stand their ground against a brutal russian invasion, but they decisively went on the counter-offensive, winning the Battle for Kyiv and Kharkiv Oblast! Slava Ukraine! They will win their fight to maintain independence! The atrocities perpetrated by occupier russians are truly horrific, RIP all the Ukrainians killed by russia in this war they started to steal (annex) Ukrainian land.

[@jaybadayatherockmerchant9832]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the amount of effort that goes into their videos, you guys are truly a blessing 🙏

[@jeffreyluo1560]

Ok ok

[@crassusofrome6386]

You are absolutely fantastic, thank you so much to all your team.

[@slayersboxer915]

Wonderful video, and well covered on all aspects. I knew there was a reason you pull me in like no other channel regarding historical warfare or history in general. This channel is always one above any other

[@Even_WS]

A "de ja vu" scenario where Russia is losing against a weaker nation due to being overconfident of its paper tiger military.

[@cgt3704]

However unlike now, the previous war ended in a Russian victory as it had endless manpower.

[@jorenvanderark3567]

When exactly did that happen the first time?

[@Solon1581]

Why does the sunflower field speak Ukrainian?

[@disregardthat]

@@jorenvanderark3567 1989 Afghanistan, although that was really the USSR, not Russia

[@Dylan-pj7rv]

@@jorenvanderark3567 First Chechen War, or Afghanistan war too

[@theh5099]

And it's not even finished ! Just yesterday we've got news of an actual encoreclement in Lyman.

[@yveswalker640]

Excellent analysis looking forward for your next report

[@letswatchapotato]

This is just next lvl. I LOVE watching these videos! The voice, the music, the visuals, the information, etc.. It's just right!

[@el_bronco77]

I can't believe only one individual researches, creates, and narrates such detailed videos....and all within 30 minutes! Amazing!

[@KingsandGenerals]

We are a team, not one individual

[@el_bronco77]

@@KingsandGenerals I know. I was being a smart guy. Your team is fabulous!

[@el_bronco77]

@@KingsandGenerals Ever look for part time or volunteer help? I would love to help out.

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@el_bronco77 Not at the moment, thank you!

[@Blaidd101]

Great job on this series. Keep up the good work.

[@rodgerbane3825]

Thanks, I've been looking forward to this.

[@skylinedroneuk]

Superb info matching other reliable fact base sources with additional refinements including graphical representation- excellent hard work guys

[@silkroadsam3860]

Damn you were fast on this one. Really appreciating the content lads.

[@archilzhvania6242]

This is amazing. I am watching this channel solely because of covering this war. Thanks.

[@uhthin]

You guys got everything I thought you'd miss, and a few things I missed. Very well done.

[@looly66]

This is the best coverage I have watched since the war started. Great effort and much appreciated

[@Bubonic32]

I love these updates. Much better then the News. You give us the facts while everyone gives biased opinions.

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

Not only is this a far better way to understand what is happening as others have said, it is also far more entertaining and in-depth than any news broadcasts where there are time constraints. Personally, I like games like Total War (turn based), and this is similar in some ways, so for me a much more enjoyable way to see and appreciate the actions play out. 👍🏻 👋🏻

[@libanabu6222]

Long time fan of kings and generals first time commenter I am normally watching events that happend long time ago in this channel. I love you have done some modern battles...keep it up

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@Doc_Holiday.]

Love this channel well done!!! First time watching this channel and video. Thank you for your hard work. I have subscribed and thumbs up 👍🏼

[@fawazmushtaqdar8730]

You guys are really brilliant. Depiction of ongoing conflict is amazing

[@josephgibbons1195]

"unprovoked campaign"... I just love you. One of the few people I find who just says things as they are. Mad respect.

[@sujitsingh1608]

This channel is baised for sure. They are good at twisting the words. This is one-sided reporting. Kherson counter offensive resulted in massive Ukrainian losses. Not even mentioned. I was a subscriber of this channel for a long time. Then, I saw the video on some battles and kingdom that was factually incorrect -Alexander war quest.

[@thebarbarian3108]

@@sujitsingh1608 source: trust me bro

[@joshuachapman247]

Thanks for getting this out so quickly and with such detail.

[@RamoD6]

I was expecting to have to wait a month for this video. Thank you for being so prompt.

[@peteruy8711]

Thank you for updated the war. Its help people to know the situation.

[@dogus8697]

Freedom in death or victory. Glory to the heroes.

[@studole154]

What, a great video update. Keep up the good work.

[@hesthatguy]

Thanks for the great videos. These high level overviews of battle lines and statistics really help put the reports on the ground into context.

[@UnitedUA]

🌐Ukraine has consistently out maneuvered and out fought the Russians with successful High speed mobile Joint Operations warfare. I look forward to seeing Ukraine's amazing skills again & again! Zelensky the Hero! 💛💙

[@MenacingWithVideos]

I look forward to the day they don't need those skills.

[@PossibleTango]

I can imagine they're getting lots of help from the west in terms of advisors and supplies.

[@seanbinkley7363]

Whoa! Way to drop your own surprise move on your viewers Kings and Generals! 😂😂😂 Gonna watch this ASAP.

[@Solarist90]

Great production value as always, and very informative!

[@torvegil4372]

Greeting from Izyum! 🍇 Thanks for the video

[@feikesterk598]

Holy shit the amount of military equipment lost to Ukraine is insane!!

[@vadymvv]

Real figures are twice bigger than that because this channel use only video/photo cases which is not precise. But I don't sure how they can capture planes - it's not possible. Maybe it was about found debris of a shot down jets early on.

[@tktilk3878]

@@vadymvv sometimes planes might be partially damaged, so they land and can't leave no more due to the danger of crashing down(OR NOT😅)

[@crowe6961]

@@vadymvv I'm betting on crash-landings caused by damage from MANPADS or AA guns, if they're legit. Heavier AA systems are less likely to leave enough of the plane left to crash-land.

[@mduckernz]

@@vadymvv I mean I doubt they just found a MiG or something (and by doubt I mean “absolutely not” lol), but I can totally see a smaller plane being found, we know from previous wars that you do not need a proper runway necessarily, you definitely want one but if you really need to, you can go without

[@monx94]

I love how by the time a video about this offensive came out a new one is already concluding

[@KingsandGenerals]

Convenient, eh

[@yloiseau75]

Once again a very clear and well documented explanation of the situation on a strategic point of view. Thanks for this amazing work.

[@Boring657]

Let's hope that will be peace so we can enjoy your documentarys forever! Top work 🔥👍

[@kingace6186]

Since this wasn't covered in the Sixth Month of the War video, it's great to see the Kharkiv theatre receive its own video.

[@jamielonsdale3018]

Conscripting prisoners and denying them the choice of retreat... When did Ace Combat 7 become real life?

[@jacobslaton6777]

Fantastic series by the way, I got bored and found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to more videos on this!