Ukrainian Leopard tank operators describe their experiences using the tanks in Robotyne

This footage released by the the Strategic Communications Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shows Leopard tank operators from the 47th Mechanised Brigade describing their experiences using the tanks.
Various tank operators and crew discuss how much they prefer using the more advanced Leopard tanks over older Soviet style tanks that are smaller, slower and not fitted with night vision equipment.
The 47th Mechanised Brigade was first involved with the counter offensive in Robotyne using the Leopard tanks to help troops advance and recapture territory.
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[@denu1879]

My heart melted a bit when he said what his idea of Victory is, his wife telling him to get up and not be late for work. Completely different reality for the people of Ukraine, much respect.

[@luciusesox1luckysox570]

And me bless him.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Compared to ordinary,peaceful life.

[@wokewokerman5280]

...in ruzzsky victory is getting you name on a monument....

[@larsrons7937]

Me too. To me it seems that the Ukrainians have a way of thinking full of *inspiration.* May they all succeed and be safe. And may *we* give them, -now- yesterday, all they need to achieve full victory. 🔱🌻 Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! Stay safe! 💙💛

[@hans747]

Same here. These guys have all been put through so much. None of them wanted this war, but they are stuck fighting it. Just because one man in Russia made a mighty miscalculation. I hope they get their peace quickly.

[@stefanschreiber774]

As a former Leopard II crewman, I find this particularly chilling. I never thought any of our tanks would ever see combat action. Glad to see that all our work in developing, training and maintaining this system wasn't in vain.

[@eTraxx]

I got introduced to the Lepoard when in Germany as my company (Abrams tanks) attended a change of command ceremony in Austria. Good times .. great beer. Still remember falling out for formation next morning hungover. Great to see these guys on the Leopard rather than the T-64 mentioned. The gunner talking about fighting at night .. we trained on that so much that when we used the daylight sights instead of the thermal sights it just felt .. wrong ...

[@mikelawre6190]

So is this the 1st war that Leopard is being used???

[@stefanschreiber774]

@@mikelawre6190 There were some used in KFOR and ISAF, mostly for patrols and guarding functions. Turkey briefly used a few dozen or so in Syria.

[@damianm-nordhorn116]

@@mikelawre6190 first "large-scale war"

[@foseninfo8954]

This is a scripted video. Leopard ( or any tank) is hardly used anymore compared to the beginning of the offensive. Battle results, not counting the dead, are neglectible. However, it seems AMX and CV90 performe worse. The main reason Leopard was sent is because most 72 variants at hand in EU are already given away.

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

"We mainly operate at night and at dawn. Because the most effective work of this tank is it's advantage, just like a cat. Why was it named the Leopard? Because it's swift and a nocturnal predator." Best quote of the war I've seen.

[@FinnishCommando]

Indeed.

[@Finglesham]

Named Leopard because its forerunner was Tiger and its forerunner Panther? By any chance perhaps. Good naming and Germans are good at tanks, as are the British of course.

[@FinnishCommando]

@@Finglesham but probably the name still has some substance. Agile predator

[@utrock5067]

In particular it's germans and their tradition of calling armour after various cats. Consider most of german WWII era tanks and tank destroyers.

[@roberttange805]

give them a toyota truck 2 javelins or mount a 105mm on it and give it a go. ur faster smaller which means more overall protection. and u have the same impact on the field. without wasting weapon system worth mio. of dollars

[@Yattayatta]

Our officers said they've never had tank crews like the Ukranians, they were all 100% focused on the task because they knew it was for real after they were done with their education on the tank. Amazing people, we will keep supporting you until you can kick the invaders out.

[@christinarodriguez7508]

That is not that hard , as conscripts are not that motivated in peace time , and the professional soldiers work with these tanks for years.

[@MaverickBlue42]

I think that's why they were underestimated. These Ukrainians know they're going straight into battle when they're done and their life depends on it. For most western nations, troops are a bit more relaxed because they know they'll only be sent into combat when the odds are highly in their favour because it'll never be against a peer foe. They aren't fighting to save their friends and family, they're patrolling in some foreign land where the enemy is typically under-gunned and under-trained.

[@jimmoodie4649]

@@MaverickBlue42 Indeed plus the fact no country has won, or in the USA failed to win a modern war without conscripts. Conscripts learn quicker that death comes to the foolhardy, very quickly. My Grandfather fought WW1 and did live training in WW2. He told me that little snippet. My Father in Law volunteered for special services after Dunkirk because he reckoned the so called professional officers were more of a danger to regular troop survival that the Enemy. Bush effecively conscripted the tough guy national guard, to avoid an actual draft, might have been better with a draft.

[@JJ-sd1xj]

Now they're dead

[@kylebenjamin6082]

@@JJ-sd1xjthere actually hasn’t been a single case of a leopard crewman dying as the tanks are highly survivable even when destroyed. Usually takes many hits to burn up so the crew has lots of time to get out.

[@huntery3568]

That survivability is so important; it's easy to forget that it's not just about keeping the crew safe, but giving them the peace of mind from knowing that they're protected, allowing them to fully focus on accomplishing their mission. Confident soldiers focused on objectives will wipe the floor with troops worried about their own survival first.

[@MM22966]

I'd add its even more important than that: Like the Israelis, the Ukrainians do not have an unlimited manpower pool, so every soldier who lives to fight again is an effective force multiplier for them. Which is ironic, since the Ukrainians were originally trained in the Soviet "face-tank" idea of simply rolling through defenses regardless of casualties.

[@kenw5901]

@@MM22966 It also allows your crews to benefit from experience. You're not constantly churning through new crews who don't know what's up.

[@oteleaionutbogdan5381]

@@MM22966Not even Russia has an unlimited number of men. The economy will suffer if they send too many people with jobs on the frontline. Not even talking about the civil unrest.

[@mbtenjoyer9487]

It’s a leopard 2 half of it ammo is unprotected The safety is pretty much the same as a Russian tanks

[@davidflitcroft7101]

This is already happening. Russia's "economic system" is already corrupt, and their army poorly funded. As time proceeds what quality they do have will diminish. @@oteleaionutbogdan5381

[@AxelWerner]

As a german i am very happy to hear, that our gear is in good hands and performs as expected. We try to send you more. Good hunting, leo!!! ❤

[@Peter-ll7vq]

as a German you must be happy that the US destroyed the gas pipeline forcing the people of German to freeze in winter.

[@Light-Eater]

Thank you for you support Brother

[@peterlangen4000]

@@gl3411 Why?

[@JonDoe-ln6nl]

I believe (hope) the sarcasm font was forgotten. @@peterlangen4000

[@Ork20111]

@@gl3411 If there will be a figth we will figth with the poles not against them. But you're rigth. Our incompetent goverment is russias best friend.

[@stevenk8189]

I am 43 now and served the German infantry for 12 years. Seeing these guys compared to how young we were, with our heads full of nonsense is a strange feeling. I feel a bit jealous for the camaraderie they experience. Wish it wouldn't be due to this war.

[@Eyyoh755]

As a German watching those brave ukrainian soldiers fighting in use of our german leopards and gepards makes me proud. SLAVA UKRAINA!!!🇺🇦🇩🇪

[@EinBaierImHimmel]

And how many did we gave them? - 18. 18 pieces. How many are ordered now from industry to get replaced? - 18. To Cold war times. 25 were produced per month. And now, a war is burning in Europe, our government is thinking from Monday to Tuesday. It makes me sad, that we give them the little finger from the left hand. Slawa Ukraini

[@MrRomamadrid]

Gracias Alemania

[@yuradorosh1112]

Thanks Germany for support Ukraine! Danke!!! Leopard is the best! ;)

[@Sten05]

​@@EinBaierImHimmelthere isn't a infinite supply, and the more they give the more vulnerable Germany is, there are layers to it

[@sinvaldotelesdasilvatelesd7790]

Parabéns a Alemanha pelo apoio a Ucrânia nessa guerra contra os invasores russos.. Deus abençoe!!! 🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻

[@LukasKlenke117]

Chilling words by Yuri. A true hero 🙏

[@sigmaputin6888]

Like his clown of a leader 🤡

[@johnb6749]

Tank aside, the greatest message I personally took from this video is the 'everyman' quality of the gritty and determined (brave just doesn't need to be said,) men seen here. True soldiers with a clear understanding of their given objective and a yearning for the normality of peace. What on Earth was the loony Putin thinking starting all this death & destruction? I guess we'll never have an answer to that to the satisfaction all of us... An excellent & thought-provoking video, thanks for posting it for us. It has vastly increased my understanding of the true nature of these men. In the context of this horrific war they still show such decency and humanity - very hard qualities to preserve in the theatre of a bloody conflict, but they are clearly doing the best they can and for all the right reasons. Very humbling piece of video. All I can say to my own (U.K.) and in particular the U.S. Governments is 'don't even THINK of backing-off support for the Ukrainians. I'm pretty certain that most of us in the West fully realise that they really are fighting and dying in a proxy-war for us all. The least we can do is send as much support of all-kinds to them - if we don't, the next war will be on our own doorstep/s.... The moment the U.K. Government begins to waiver in the support of Ukraine is the moment I for one totally reject and disengage with, any kind of politics or politician, including my so-called democratic vote. It would as they say, for me personally, be 'the final straw' for me in the U.K..

[@user-tq9gr5lx1p]

🤝

[@manmoth4]

It's pretty simple, Putin thought he'd walk in, claim Ukraine in a few days, and have his NATO buffer zone. To be fair, it worked in Georgia and Crimea, it's just that the Ukrainians were much better prepared this time

[@mikhailmik]

his is a video review but offensive, now they along with the tank are dead.

[@AndrewRus876]

Putin first of all thinks about the interests of his people, as befits a leader of a great power. The support of 80% of Russians says that Putin is doing everything right. I can't say the same about European leaders who have forgotten what service to their people is and strive first of all to please the United States. We in Russia are well aware that we are not fighting against Ukraine, but against the entire West. This has happened many times in the history of Russia. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the West seeks to take control of 40% of the planet's resources located on the territory of Russia. Western countries have lived for centuries by plundering the weaker ones. What is happening in Ukraine is nothing but another attempt by the West to bring Russia to its knees and rob it. Access to cheap resources is very necessary for Western countries to maintain their economies. But the West needs Russia's resources even more to defeat China, whose economy has long surpassed the US economy and continues to develop rapidly. China is well aware of what is happening in Ukraine and therefore supports Russia. If Russia falls, China will be next. But that's not going to happen! We are determined to win and we have everything for it! I hope you will live to see the moment when Britain turns into a backward country of the 3rd world with a ruined economy without access to cheap resources. I hope that this will be the outcome of the rivalry between Britain and Russia. Let me remind you that this rivalry began hundreds of years ago back in the days of the British Empire. You have done a lot of bad, vile and cruel things against first the Russian Empire, then the USSR and modern Russia. But it didn't help you and the Empire was reduced to a small island with a very inflated conceit. I think Russia will shorten your conceit) After all, Russia is still the greatest Empire!

[@Toddel1234567]

If the idiot Trump gets elected, the Republicans want to refuse help. This has already been announced.

[@lorenzcassidy3960]

"Without infantry, we're nobody, and infantry without technology is also nobody. We try to help each other". Respect for these warriors. Slava Ukraini!!!💙💛💪✌

[@darugdawg2453]

you need air power of the entire US air force if im to be honest

[@mr6johnclark]

this man understands the meaning and value of combined arms! Go Get 'em! Good hunting!

[@No1sonuk]

That's part of the NATO training, and why the Ukrainians have, and are, punching above their weight - The Russians aren't doing it right...

[@markbenelli7569]

@@mr6johnclark of course he does. Cause he was trained in Germany or Poland in the NATO doctrine and how it works with combined arms.

[@mr6johnclark]

agreed. understanding NATO combat doctrine will save a lot of lives. @@markbenelli7569

[@Frost640]

Well the last 10 seconds made me cry. I hope these brave people are able to see the end of this war :(

[@DudemeisterNL]

"Only the dead see the end of war"

[@trondellingmichalsen4957]

Yuri is very smart (all of them seemed very level headed and smart) and he definitely is of Viking heritage! Best wishes for you all from Norway.

[@user-hw4ix7ws2b]

Ukrainians are very proud of the fact that their first state was founded by people from Scandinavia! Kyivan Rus was created by Vikings! This is a fact! Although later Muscovites stole this name from us! 🇺🇦❤️🇫🇴❤️🇮🇸❤️🇸🇪❤️🇩🇰❤️🇦🇽❤️🇫🇮❤🇧🇻❤️🇺🇦

[@davidthomas7678]

Yeah.. they looked very real.

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

🇬🇧​Thank you for this interview! Of course, I am particularly pleased that the Ukrainian army is obviously aware of the advantages of this tank and uses it at night and from a great distance. This would also explain why there is hardly any footage of their operations so far. 🇩🇪​ Danke für dieses Interview! Besonders freut mich natürlich, daß die ukrainische Armee sich der Vorzüge dieses Panzers offenbar bewußt ist und ihn nachts und aus großer Distanz einsetzt. Dies würde auch erklären, warum es bis jetzt kaum Bildmaterial von ihren Einsätzen gibt.

[@ik9116]

Why you all here so stupid watching this NATO propaganda??? EU economy goes into decline food and energy prices goes up because of this proxy war between US energy companies against Russian energy companies where innocent ukrainians dying for US corporate profit? It's all about money all you stupid war morgers start talking peace fir ukrainian people end this money war. There will be next maidan revolution and Zelen end up like Chaushesku.....

[@Joe-og6br]

Yes when they say they operated mainly at night I was relieved. And it also explains the complete lack of footage of them in action.

[@KrokoDildos]

actually there is. Yesterday I saw a video of a rare tank duel between a leopard 2a6 and a T80 and T90 at a distance of 1.5 kilometers.

[@Daxter250]

@@KrokoDildos was hardly a duel as the leopard quickly showed what it does to its prey xD

[@mikhailmik]

his is a video review but offensive, now they along with the tank are dead.

[@marcuswippi850]

Gute Schlusssätze des Panzerfahrers. Sehr bewegende Worte. Möge es so für sie kommen! 😎

[@michaelburggraf2822]

Ich wünsche es ihnen wirklich sehr. Für mich waren aber auch die Aussagen zum Schutz der Besatzungen wichtig. Ich möchte, dass unsere Soldaten in dieser Hinsicht die bestmöglichen Maschinen und Ausrüstungen erhalten.

[@notsure9709]

Leider bräuchten die Leos dort noch ne Drohnenabwehr wie sie jetzt beim Panther geplant ist. Oder ein paar Geparden mehr. Herrscht halt überall noch zu viel Mangel an gutem Equipment an der Front.

[@lockervomhocker9795]

@@notsure9709 Richtig, der Schutz von oben ist nicht gewährleistet. So lange werden die wertvollen Geparden nur punktuell oder "defensiv" eingesetzt. Ist noch zu sehr "Flickschusterei" mit dem Equipment.

[@Killerpixel11]

@@notsure9709 Das wäre halt noch schlimmer, wenn es die Bundeswehr in der Situation wäre. Heeresflugabwehr gibt es nicht mehr. Selbst ohne die Geparden, hatten die Ukrainer ja zumindest noch einiges an Sovietkram für die Rolle, ZU-23, Shilkas, Tunguskas. Bei uns wären die Panzer völlig nackt.

[@yfelwulf]

They're all dead 😂

[@melolonthamelolontha9099]

As a German, I am grateful to these brave soldiers. We are indebted to them and not the other way around. Giving them material is the least we can and must do! Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦💪🇩🇪

[@matt7775]

​@@jacobrichter344I hate to be the one that breaks it to you, but it looks like the once mighty Russia is getting her arse kicked.

[@shanecydrus6591]

I'm proud of your country for stepping up and supporting Ukraine from the jump. Salute to you and your country.

[@nightshade4186]

As a German I want my tax money back for every lost Leo tank

[@pachacutec9999]

Danke shon!

[@markovichamp]

@@matt7775 (that's what "inmortal" means: dead.)

[@kinngrimm]

The last sentences hit hard. What is victory. When his wife wakes him up to go to work, no sirens, when kids got school and kindergarten when there is peace and quiet sky. You know what seems normal to us living elsewhere.

[@BendingGrid]

💜Absolutely💜

[@nils9853]

The ending should remind all of us: Ukraine is a European country. Even if on a slightly lower wealth level the people have lived the same life's as we do. Had the same struggles, joys, jobs and plans for the future like we have. And boom, suddenly there is war. Real war. People die. You can die. Your loved ones can die. Try to think this would happen to your life. Just unbelievable...

[@josephujiadughele6035]

Russia is European country. Feel for the humans in there and you west, shouldn't destroy them cos that's what you want for ages unless they bow like uk and France et aL under usa. Why have they not been putting this same destructive desire against China, all because Russia was silent all along until now. Treat all people right, western brothers and please don't sue to annihilate Russia, it disgusts people. Do you care to assess what instigated this war, and moreover, putin is only trying to imbibe back into Russia, all Russia speaking Eastern Europe ( not only in Ukraine but Ukraine instigated this) and currently he's holding up to the one in Ukraine until Ukraine yield out about it. He's not taking the whole of Ukraine but only the Russian Ukraine, much like if there's English speakers outside of England but right beside England e.g in Portugal. England will want them into England but all this are better by referendum rather than war. Hitler did same to commence ww2. Let's advocate for peace rather than war

[@chejlr]

AS a former tanker i feel pride in these men and the Ukranian people.

[@pogomais]

As a former lier you can imagine whatever you want that's dont make it real

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

I was (unfortunately) not a tank soldier, but I would still like to fully endorse your comment;-)!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@pogomais You're a liar? Then, you must be russian...🤨

[@lordraydens]

ok putinbot@@pogomais

[@inyobill]

@@lordraydens Funny, thanks for the giggle. I haven't seen this many Russian trolls, @pogomais, for a while. They must be getting super frenetic with the recent Russian losses.

[@inyobill]

Proud of our German allies providing tis equipment vital to the defence of Ukraine.

[@user-dp4pr8jd1d]

Подбивают ваши хваленные танчики

[@joeoregano4251]

Fuchs you natsie loverd

[@highqualityorangejuice420]

​@user-dp4pr8jd1d come to Berlin and fight us ... whopsie forgot that you probably can't get over the speed bump

[@inyobill]

@@joeoregano4251 Ahhh, coming from you, that's a compliment, Senor Russian troll. The entire Russian army couldn't defeat a fourth-rate military, so much for your hopes of a reborn Soviet Union, he he he he he.

[@innocentiuslacrim2290]

​@@user-dp4pr8jd1dstay home at Mordor orc

[@NLTops]

This video should be shared with anyone saying the West helping to Ukraine is meaningless. It has meaning. Very much so.

[@yarnickgoovaerts]

A bunch of guys sitting on a tank and saying the same stuff people online say for like a year now. What exactly does it mean?

[@tracboy80]

​@@yarnickgoovaertswatch the video, the soldiers interviewed made it very clear what the tanks mean to them. Unless you have a learning disability and can't comprehend, for which I am sorry.

[@yarnickgoovaerts]

@@tracboy80 would you respond the same way if it was a Russian tank crew? No you won’t

[@yarnickgoovaerts]

@@yumyum7456 what was it they say about the pot and the kettle?

[@johnbigelson7471]

It was great to hear they put a focus on operating at night - that's a realm where western equipment with decidedly better optics can enjoy an advantage.

[@unknownentity8256]

I loved this interview, very personal, and insightful to the change in mindset in the military, Ukraine is adopting the importance of successful combined arms combat, this is why they will win, also because they know they're the good guys, and they need to win to keep their families safe and prosperous in the present, and future.

[@zonk2k4]

they DONT use combiend arms, that is one of the problems... they ovious use sowjet doctrine tacics in many cases

[@unknownentity8256]

@@zonk2k4 That was issue early in the war, not anymore. Maybe anomalies but generally speaking, no.

[@barragan9652]

​​@@unknownentity8256 Los pocos comandantes soviéticos q hoy quedan ya cambiaron su mentalidad, después de ver morir a sus compañeros. Lo q les falta es equipo para usar armas combinadas, sin elicopteros, cazas, y drones de ataque a tierra de largo alcance es muy difícil. 😂😂

[@unknownentity8256]

@@barragan9652 Ya know you could use google translate. Also they have all those capabilities so idk what ur wafflin' about.

[@michaelsmith7425]

@@zonk2k4 Not completerely and in that sense you are correct as they have no aircover advantage. However they are using what they have into a form of combined operations. As he said we meet, we plan, we discuss who is covering who and how we will communicate. This IS western miliary doctrine. Ruzzians just appear to send waves of men or a few tanks into uncoordinated atacks and hpoe for the best.

[@Leppi72]

Makes me proud as a German to see that the Ukraines love this Cat. We Germans know how good this Tank is in the right use and with his smaller Brother the Marder. Always good hunting the Orcs.

[@niels020]

Yeap, the best way to use it is with IFV's like the marder or cv90 filled with infantry groups

[@SuperMrBentley]

German Orc

[@diazinth]

@@SuperMrBentley strong, organized AND efficient? That would be OP.

[@KarlRubens]

🖤❤️💛

[@WreckedRectum]

@@SuperMrBentley lol cope and seethe in your shitbox soviet tanks

[@MajSolo]

good description of what is going on and at the end also the deepest wishes of these soldiers.

[@nobodyisbest]

Glad to see that the Ukrainians are putting the Leopard to good use. Goodspeed to them and always "Soldatenglück".

[@michaelburggraf2822]

It's really great to hear how useful the equipment is. Good success to the defenders of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini ! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@KarlRubens]

🖤❤️💛

[@Tropicaltemp]

Nothing but respect for these guys. I hope more is done for them, much more, in every aspect.

[@uptone12111]

That tank is badass

[@gl3411]

Is there any not being destroyed left?

[@francoforte4788]

@@gl3411 As far as I know, there is no total lost until now. Some were damaged, but repairable and not destroyed. Don't watch too much RT 😉 Edit: Did inform myself and have to correct this. 5 of 74 Leopard are destroyed and not repairable. Still a good number. 👍🙂

[@xmuninu]

@@gl3411 Russian technology is from the 1970's 🤣

[@noneofyourbiss2142]

Leave the poor Orc troll alone, he is brain dead and has no mind of his own ;-) @@francoforte4788

[@Kolderup2]

@@gl3411 Ukraine received at least 71 Leopard tanks. According to Oryx as of now approximately 9 of them have been lost. (Documented cases are: 6 destroyed and 3 damaged and abandoned)

[@bynturong]

As a Canadian former member of an armor regiment, I am glad you like the Leo . Slava Ukraini 👍🏼💙💛

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

These men are heroes on the front line in the battle for freedom. Ukrainians should not have to thank us for putting their lives at risk to defend Europe from Russian invaders. The West should be thanking these defenders of the free world.

[@michaelgoetze2103]

I agree. This demand for Ukrainian gratitude is irritating. It is in our interests to support them. No gratitude needed.

[@Wolle7477]

i absolutely agree with you, but not the last 6 words of your message: Ukraine is defending itself preventing RU to invade other countries. The "Free World" is used by our Media/Propaganda to make us hate RU and not for giving us informations for critical thinking. Almost nothing is free in this "Free World"! I have to ask the Government for TapWater/Power connections to my house, i have to ask for a drivers license, asking for the permit to own a weapon and so on ...

[@lani6647]

Except Russia would never attack the west. This is a localised little fight. Even Lviv hardly knows there’s a war on.

[@panamacitybeachbum]

@@lani6647 A million people die and this is nothing to you? What kind of a devil are you?

[@michaelgoetze2103]

I would hardly call it a little fight. And the soldiers from Lviv, with their relatives, certainly know there is a fight going on. @@lani6647

[@AirAssault7]

This was a good video. It's nice being able to meet Ukrainian Leopard crewmen.

[@DickTechno]

Ich freue mich diesen Beitrag zu sehen . I m happy to see it works :) love from germany

[@jonasmaier2192]

Ab an die Front mit dir! Du KZbin Opfer!

[@ThorstenBude999]

no love from germany. glory to russia!

[@85daniel]

@@ThorstenBude999 Russia has lost all his glory! It's collecting shame

[@sophiaherschel567]

@@ThorstenBude999There lies no decency in your words.

[@thermonator0104]

​@@ThorstenBude999 That's what the Germans thought when they invaded Poland in 1939...

[@roastntoast7550]

It's nice to hear that the troops are happy with the western weapons and express their appreciation. Hopefully Ukraine will liberate its entire territory and Russia will be shown where the border was drawn in the 90's!

[@elcormoran1]

SO what You gonna do? are you going to ukraine as a cannon fodder to help the ne-o-n-a-zi counterofensive

[@audh471]

@@elcormoran1Just wondering why you are there yet, Vatnik 😂

[@frankrenda2519]

more like russia is teaching the west a lesson

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Seems like the only thing Rus.invaders understand is death.

[@StigHemming]

​@@elcormoran1too much putlerpropaganda Ivan????

[@ThePhoenix198]

Just ordinary men, some of them not so young. But so professional and committed to their cause. Much respect from a 40-year British veteran.

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

wonderful men and I wish them all the luck in the world

[@kalossthenosmatters-2807]

Seeing these thrue Heroes makes me feel bad for all the poor minded people who fall for the agressors propaganda... They should not be allowed to suceed. Ukraine deserves more of this advanced Material to defend, not only themselves, but the whole of Europe.

[@cyrusatkinson3307]

Shoot , Move, Communicate! Mechanized Engineer here, Used to chasing fast tanks. Best of all Brothers!

[@Rolkass1]

Die ukrainischen Panzertruppen mit der größten Kampferfahrung in Europa! Absolutely stunning!

[@graywolfcarpentry564]

When my wife wakes me up and says “come on get up, it’s time for work”…priceless.

[@wolflarsen1900]

yeah exactly the beer video is the first every leopard crew member has to learn, i love that this came up

[@bronzyplate947]

Great stuff and love the deep appreciation they have for what they received and what they want from victory. Slava Ukraini

[@chrissmall1246]

It is apparent the clear difference between Ukrainian and Russian forces when considering profressionality and the calm that shows through in the Ukrainian courage. They are so focused and grounded in their tasks and goals. I would be very afraid as a Russian soldier just listening to these heroes speak. Family and sovereignty are always the final wish when talking about their objectives. One love, one country, Slava Ukraine!

[@renameduser466]

Very nice observation and comment, chrissmall1246. Nothing to add, all to agree.

[@No1sonuk]

"One free man defending his home is more powerful than ten hired soldiers"

[@alberthenriette8976]

That's why Zelensky is recruiting women now😂

[@renameduser466]

@@alberthenriette8976 Says an "Albert Henriette" 😂😂😂😂

[@ThePhoenix198]

@@alberthenriette8976 Most of the western armies now use women in combat and combat support roles, too. Maybe not in any great numbers in the infantry, as most struggle with the weight of body-armour and equipment. But definitely in armoured recce, armour and artillery roles. And certainly no reason why a woman shouldn't operate as effectively as a man as a drone operator.

[@shvideo1]

Great clip and material. Thank you for the video. Best to the brave Ukrainian soldiers. Stay strong.

[@HaleG9]

Sometimes old German skills are a wonderful gift... 💙💛 ❤!

[@philipblick8887]

Great documentary congratulations to all the brave soldiers defending their beloved country all the very best from Aotearoa New Zealand 👏

[@okeman7614]

His last line was precious. ''Whats victory like? When my wife wakes me up for work.''

[@RubberDucki_]

As a former Leopard 2 A4 driver I am very proud that our tanks helps the Ukraine to fight the occupiers.

[@suityboi2126]

Do you think its impressive that only 5 out of 71 leopards have been destroyed over 3 months of hard fighting?

[@lynxeyedgaming]

I feel the last guy so much! Those ppl want freedom, that´ s their victory ✌️

[@leon15776]

Tough ,tough heroic men

[@bart5158]

I used to hate the paper version of the sun but these interviews are really good.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Like describing a new car.The Ukrainean tank soldier describes the ability of the leopard tank.But of course,& I can't even comprehend what is necessary to drive,manoever,direct,aim,take cover.I mean,a track machine takes a lot of preparation.Of course,everything takes prep.(even tying shoe/boot laces,but I finish with Slava Ukraine.

[@hschmidt79]

For decades, German cat breeders bred the perfect Russian hunter, but there was never a chance to see if they were successful. Today, German cat breeders are proud of their work. 😁 Greetings from Germany and Slava Ukraini!

[@lmcsquaredgreendale3223]

Many thanks to the countries that provided Ukraine with their Leopard ll tanks. 100 Leopard lls is a goodly number considering as one of the crew said that their last tank was a T62 which is a death trap. Russia never cared about its soldiers but those of us accustomed to civilized living don't mind sacrificing a tank but we due mind sacrificing the crew. It's also great news about the joint operation with Germany and Ukraine to produce Leopard ?, between the knowledge of the 2 countries I can't wait to see what they come up with. I love the video of the beer mug riding on the gun without spilling a drop. That is some amazing engineering. Thank you Germany for making the best and giving the best to Ukraine. Slava Ukraine!

[@adammitchell3462]

Congrats on getting that training in and having the approval of your trainers

[@markbenelli7569]

Thank you for your service with our "little cats". Stay brave and strong! Greetings from a former gunner on this little cat. Slava Ukraini

[@jollibeemls5771]

German Science never failed to amaze me

[@giannirusso2604]

These cheap German tanks are burning 🔥 like dry firewood on the battlefield lol 😆

[@jollibeemls5771]

@@giannirusso2604 😂atleast a tank can conflict more fear and damage than a whole country whos pouring its own people lives like water on a lava just to evaporate on air.

[@giannirusso2604]

@@jollibeemls5771 These cheap German tanks didn’t even have a chance to fire at the enemy they got vaporized on the battlefield I’m sure you seen the videos lol 😂

[@walther2492]

@@giannirusso2604 Source: Trust me bro!

[@uwillnevahno6837]

It's humbling to see guys in the middle of the fight saying "thank you for equipment to help me defend my country". It isn't expected but appreciated.

[@NAFOARMY]

I never doubted their ability to use any of this equipment. They are smart normal people, so who thought otherwise? I may have had concern that they were using them with our tactics and no air support, that would be a problem. But they morphed our style and their style together, and its been brilliant! 👏 👏 👏

[@NoHairMan]

Good interview, I'm a little bit proud that my counties equipment helps in this way. I wish we could send more!

[@DeanCoetzee]

80 years on and we’ve come full circle. It’s German armour vs Russian armour all over again. Slava Ukraine

[@ricardas16]

german armor was better then and it is still better today

[@JohnDoe-js5cq]

give them more of these!

[@MrAvant123]

The Leopard was always built around ease of use. Its no good having a tank that has all the bells and whistles on paper but crew have difficulty taking advantage of its features ! May they notch up many P kills !

[@nielstenbrink]

I wish Ukraine and its courageous fighters all the best - I hope we will send you EVERYTHING you need to kick Russia‘s butt. Greetings from Germany and Glory to Ukraine!

[@dereinrocker9041]

good hunting! Best Wishes from Germany! Slava Ukraine!

[@gazza2933]

What is it with Germany and tanks. The Leopard is superb! 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 🇬🇧

[@PowermadNavigator]

Ahh, a marvel of German engineering like it used to be.

[@tomasnielsen5132]

We must support these heroes forever!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

4:37 “They had a lot of doubts that we wouldn’t be able to master this technology … they didn’t expect us to master it in such a short time” And that, in a nutshell, is everything wrong with our strategy of foot-dragging access to F-16s. The ukranians have proven themselves over and over to be intelligent, educated and motivated.

[@jansix4287]

Only an idiot would believe one could become a skilled F-16 pilot in a few weeks crash course.

[@_SYDNA_]

Thank you for finding them and letting them talk.

[@jbh2761]

Salute to the courageous determined people of Ukraine, gods speed for peace in your lives .

[@dude861]

What better purpose could there ever be for a german tank than fighting for freedom against nazls? I wish we‘d send more of them to our ukrainian friends.

[@steffenschmidt1880]

If it rides fast and smooth, and if it can additionally deliver beer without spilling, then it's German engineering.

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

Appreciate the great work.

[@janbezziemi4162]

Glory to Ukraine! Thanks to Germany!!! Woe to the russian imperialists!!!! Greetings from Poland to Ukrainian Tank Crews!!!!

[@daniel-pl1il]

Yes, thanks to Germany!!! However, I recommend shutting up my Polish friend if you don't want to be divided, again) 🇩🇪

[@piotrd.4850]

Are you out of your mind?

[@Dutchman-2002]

@@piotrd.4850 are you?

[@mz0pp4]

@@daniel-pl1ilnot just Germany , Spain, Poland, Portugal …

[@Light-Eater]

@@daniel-pl1il have you try to maintain a contact with reality for more then 2 seconds?

[@andrewpiltenko9432]

Thanks to all the western allies for the military aid to ukraine, it is very appreciated here!

[@gunmasterx1164]

NATO has your back and will be with you until Ukraine wins.

[@user-wx8de1rl9m]

Wäre die Ukraine schon NATO Mitglied gewesen, wäre es nie zu diesem Krieg gekommen. Ausser Putin wäre komplett verrückt und würde die Existenz seines Landes auch gleich riskieren wollen. Im Gegensatz zur Russischen Denkweise, ist die NATO Zone dazu da Kriege zu verhindern, indem alle Mitglieder zusammenhalten und so vor feindlichen Angriffen abschrecken.

[@wilfdarr]

I'll keep pushing our politicians for it from our side: a lot of people here don't think far enough ahead, they don't realize that if Russia is not forced to give up all the land they stole, then every tin pot dictator around the world will believe that if they rush the border they'll be allowed to keep whatever they can hold onto, so long as they hold it for a year or two. There will be no peace: there can be no appeasement!

[@drstihl2007]

I never thought i'd quote Lord of the Rings under a video about this tragedy but here i go as a German. My friend, you bow to noone! The only way you'll thank us is by redeeming your freedom and by liberating your country and after that is done we shall share a drink, celebrate the liberators and mourn and honour those who did not live to see the result of their sacrifice.

[@andrewpiltenko9432]

@@drstihl2007 i wish more westerners thought like you. It seems like many of them think this is not their war but they don't realize that if they don't do something now, there will be no Shire.

[@mwtrolle]

Slava Ukraini, from Denmark. Hope Ukraine will get the Leopard 1A5DK's in numbers soon and understand how to make good use of them.

[@jeffaggson874]

Very awesome that the German's were willing to share these awesome machines, and I sure hope that my country gets the M1 Abrams into action sooner than later to help make a difference. Very sad what Ukrainians are having to go through and I sure hope and pray that this BS war ends soon. So much needless death and destruction and all because of one little pathetic excuse for a human in Putin.

[@Kden420]

It's not just Putin though. The whole Russian government is basically a mafia.

[@Killerpixel11]

The crews were sad to give them away, dissolved a tank company for it. Should've been more.

[@migrationsforschermitbreit6744]

Very easy: In 2014 the people in Donbass and Crimea decided to go with Russia in the future. Russia is much richer than Ukraine and old age pension is twice as high. The people just voted "for a better life". Simply stop throwing bombs on these people an let the people go - this is democracy!

[@floriandanzinger6027]

I'm glad these nice heroes appreciate their German equipment. I will never forget Scholz's long lasting resistance to providing these weapons to Ukraine, though. That has cost Ukraine many innocent lives of women and children as well as of heroic Ukrainian soldiers who have to bear all the brunt of the brutal Russian aggression which would not stop at the borders of Ukraine. I so much hope the featured tank crew will enjoy peace again. Especially the nice guy speaking at the end of this video/

[@baronhelmut2701]

If its any consolation to you, some germans dont like Scholz at all. Precisely for his indecisiveness. And if he makes a decision, he always looks for a way to justify it, instead of recognizing that some things dont need to be justified.

[@--Deutschland--]

Thanks Germany

[@hape3862]

Tanks Germany!

[@michaelgallagher2663]

Well Done, Guys.

[@ktpm222]

excellent, go get em, God bless!

[@magnagermania9311]

Such a beautiful Tank...proud to be german! 🇩🇪

[@abarthspider3479]

Glad the Leopard is making such a positive impact repelling the Russian dictator. Cheers 🇩🇪🇺🇦🇦🇺👍

[@martinaltmann4031]

Glad to see our kitties are doing well orc slaying, meow!🐆🐈

[@a8s320]

Ok this commercial convinced me - my next car is a Leopard 😉👍👍👍

[@DoubleA115]

Massive respect to these brave men having this thrust upon them by the little dictator bully.

[@jtnelson89]

Good interview.

[@Danger-Tater]

The vehicle seems to be protected enough that even though many were destroyed in combat I don't think many suffered crew losses so definitely giving it props in that regard

[@TheGeezzer]

I'm British and think the Challenger II is one of the top tanks in the world. However, I understand the Leopard is a very awesome tank with fabulous mobility, firepower and protection. Probably the best tank currently on the market, I have to say it....supreme German engineering...just like Mercedes! If I was fighting in Ukraine I would love to be in a Leopard tank!

[@rainbowseeker5930]

You Brits always gentlemen...you have no trouble praising the weapons of a former enemy. No hatred nor hurt feelings...just speaking the truth. You lads are an example of chivalry. God bless you all . Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina.

[@TheGeezzer]

@@rainbowseeker5930Hello there in Argentina, I hope you're well. Thanks for the nice words and yes I was speaking the truth. The Leopard A2 is awesome, I hope the Ukrainians use it well to their advantage!

[@cyrusatkinson3307]

Great to see these guys, some of them just a year into their Military really understanding combined arms.

[@Gaius__]

I guess a week on a real battlefield will teach you about as much as a year of regular training.

[@t10claytempered16]

These men succeed, All are duly courageous and proud, they Will win. Stay safe men and go home Free when your work is done. Victory Only!

[@AakeTraak]

Learning a new tank can't be that difficult for a VERY motivated crew. The Leo2 is now in it's element.

[@rcfux]

I hope you get a lot more Leopard 2 tanks and I look forward to the day when Ukraine joins NATO. You guys are damn tough, keep it up. Greetings from Germany

[@vell0cet517]

Godspeed Ukraine. May your aim be true and your resolve steadfast.

[@ravitejapapana]

Yuri, the loader, speaks more like a commander. 👌🏼

[@BradFalck-mn3pc]

Best wishes from Canada for a swift and total VICTORY over Russia and its aggression 🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@lleavell92630]

The free world needs to support Ukraine in every way necessary until they recover all of their territory.

[@volgg]

these guys are going to be the most experienced tank operators from all the battles (or already are I guess)

[@jameshopkins365]

Great report thanks from Canada 🇨🇦