Ukrainian Raids Into Russia - Missile & Helicopter Attacks 2022

Ukraine has launched at least one, perhaps two, attacks on to Russian soil so far during the present war. Find out the details here.
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[@Trompunitalphapropan]

Its kind of surreal following all of your WW2 content and watching it segue into current life.

[@nicksweeney5176]

Segue

[@miaohmya92]

@@nicksweeney5176 No he meant segway as in the device. I understand you Tom. History does sort of ride a segway it is a very good description because history is strange.

[@nicksweeney5176]

@@miaohmya92 Oh. Well then: "Segway".

[@furrycow9263]

@@miaohmya92 riiiiiiiight

[@miaohmya92]

@@furrycow9263 Right indeed. I am glad you enthusiastically agree with our perception of events.

[@OldDeadMan]

When current events are historical, Mark is the historian to cover them!

[@coreyham3753]

Agreed ... reliable information. Good work.

[@doolittlegeorge]

Possible to "put in an Historical context" absolutely. No War is like the last War but especially so this the most obvious example of a clear World War 3 as baseline. Ahem *curiosities abound* ahem would be an understatement.

[@OldDeadMan]

@@doolittlegeorge "May you live in interesting times" turned out to be a curse!

[@coolhandluke5076]

Without a doubt…

[@Ozymandias1]

I wonder if there were historians during WW2 covering the then current events.

[@aroncells3120]

It's amazing that so much military equipment being utilised during this war was Soviet era made, it just shows how militarised the world was during the cold war. Thank you again Mark for another detailed video

[@theowl2044]

If it shoots, why replace it?

[@malloc7108]

I think this is as much a result of the "peace dividend" mindset of Europe in the past 30 years combined with the need of former Soviet states to rebuild their economies while lacking all the technical and engineering resources required to maintain and upgrade their militaries. If you need to rebuild your civilian infrastructure and can't imagine a war breaking out, why spend so much of your GDP into what is effectively a money hole?

[@Tinfoil_Hardhat]

@@malloc7108 The invasion of Ukraine pretty much breaks the whole idea of "why do we need a military? It's not like there is ever gonna be a war in Europe". You need to be able to defend yourself as a nation.

[@simon-oy6um]

@@theowl2044 even bows and arrows still can kill

[@johnjaffers8767]

You are wrong yet again Felton. It was the Ukrainians who attacked Krematorsk, they are the only ones using that particular missile.

[@bigbasil1908]

Yep. Thankyou for being a critical thinker.

[@stadce]

I love the fact that Mark is covering current historical events as they unfold. One of my favorite YT channels

[@GreencampRhodie]

He's not covering the NAZI Azov Brigade running the Ukrainian terrorist regime.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Same here all the way around. Very interesting and also kinda disturbing. May you live in interesting times!

[@raypurchase801]

I trust Mark whereas I distrust everything from the mainstream media.

[@goncalo33]

I prefer WWII stuff, personally. I get why his coverage is a good thing, though.

[@RCx44]

@@raypurchase801 this is literally the same narrative as all western media narrative. Why did those "Russian" tochkas have Ukrainian serial numbers? Because Mark is repeating western media "facts" without criticism. Stenographer vs Critical historian.

[@marcgirard3736]

Mr. Felton, I am a big fan of all your work, from WWII documentaries to the Ukraine War. Keep up the outstanding work. Thank you for making it available!

[@pepperidgefarms1772]

Remember when you thought the invasion would only take 3 days? Pepperidge Farms remembers

[@lucask4377]

Family guy reference?

[@thilomanten8701]

Maybe Putin mistook 3 days of duration with WW!3! as the name of the war!

[@shawnr771]

Pretty much what the Soviets thought of the invasion of Finland. Apparently there are a lot of very over confident and misinformed Generals. This keeps happening throughout history.

[@leodesalis5915]

@@shawnr771 Not just Finland but far more recently there's Afghanistan for the Soviets and then even more recently the chechnyan wars which went a very similar way for Russia both in the plan going in and the way they got bogged down and suffered far higher casualties then expected

[@JRyan-lu5im]

@@shawnr771 I imagine nepotism has a habit of numbing the brain to reality. The Soviet brasses children are now the Federations commanders - and they've spent so long staring at war plunder from 80 years ago that they thought they'd steamroll Ukraine like they did the Germans. Kind of like the US politicians failing at foreign policy decade after decade in the same post-WWII coat-tail riding.

[@m3dicated]

I love many history channels in KZbin, but this one in particular, because I always learn something completely new, some interesting nuance, or sth, that other channels haven't covered. Gives new perspectives

[@alanaldpal950]

Loving the “current history” coverage

[@frednugent2310]

Not to mention the opening tune, which is powerful and I love it.

[@TheoriesOnNatureOfReality]

And the intro song gets me into the zone.

[@archstanton6102]

@@timhaley3459 Why your god as opposed to any of the others that billions of people believe in?

[@residentelect]

@@frednugent2310 I like to think the Ukranian chopper crews were playing Dr Felton's intro tune on loop through their headsets as they shook the rooftops of Belgorod before launching their payload at the oil depot. Would certainly help with morale for what was likely to be a one-way mission!

[@vinm300]

Russia's war record :- 1856 defeated by Britain and France 1905 defeated by Japan 1917 defeated by Germany 1920 defeated by Poland 1939 defeated by Finland 1969 defeated by China 1989 defeated by Afghanistan 2022 defeated by Ukraine In WW2 it was Stalin's NKVD that won the war : officers who wouldn't advance were shot or sent to the Gulags. Tens of thousands went to the Gulags, including Solzhenitsyn Russia's only victories come from invading smaller countries :- a) Hungary 1954 b) Czechoslovakia 1968 c) Georgia 2008 d) Crimea 2014

[@rjames3981]

It would be interesting also to see a video on Berling’s Polish army that fought against the Germans with the Red Army in cooperation with the ZPP (Union of Polish Patriots). Some 200,000 troops at the end I believe. Also some of the many German and other east European emigres that worked in cooperation with Red Army. PS You forgot to mention Russia’s defeat of Napoleon between 1812-14 aswell as the many thousands of Partizans who fought behind enemy lines in WW2.

[@vinm300]

@@rjames3981 I didn't go back as far as Napoleon, otherwise I would've mention Tilsit (1807) when Tsar Alexander I and Napoleon carved up Europe. It was a precursor to the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact (1939)

[@rjames3981]

Thanks for the extra history. Still, it’s Important to note that the Soviets only did a deal with Germany after their offer of a common front against Germany was rejected. In 1938 (despite France and Britain backing down at Munich) the Soviets continued to offer military assistance to Czechoslovakia including 700 fighter aircraft and parachute regiments (if requested). This they hoped would force Germany to back down. Germany was weaker in 1938 than a year later. (Partly because they took all the Czechoslovakian military equipment) Despite interest from the Czechoslovakian military the civilian government refused the Soviet offer, and simultaneously Poland attacked Czechoslovakia along with Germany. (Poland took 3 regions) Realising they couldn’t trust Poland or the West the Soviets did a deal with Germany. The Molotov - Ribbentrop pact.

[@PabloPopova]

@@rjames3981 yea .. and you are a Pole from the former German lands - I guess .. Knock your head, instead of ranting

[@rjames3981]

Pablo Popova - I have no connection with Poland. Your comment/rant is incorrect.

[@Lupinthe3rd.]

Once again you are doing a amazing job. Mark your work is really impressive as a historian covering recent events providing context that most journalists miss on.

[@frank7785]

That's one of the 5Cs of History!

[@RCx44]

Why did the tochka that hit the train station have a Ukrainian serial number?

[@hypno18s]

@@RCx44 Wait did it really?

[@springle91]

@@hypno18s yup, and a receipt for some yarn 💯👌🏻

[@WalknTalknStevnHawkn]

@@hypno18s they both have tochkas because they were manufactured in Ukraine ages ago. We have seen photos of russian tochka TELs moving around, theyre just lying as usual

[@TheopolisQSmith]

I really enjoy the addition of current events to you great historical presentations. Please keep it up.

[@nesii9599]

100& agree😊

[@JETJOOBOY]

You Enjoy this news?

[@JohnnyAngel8]

@@JETJOOBOY He wrote that he enjoyed the addition of current events, not what those events are. Reading also involves comprehension; try it.

[@johnfaris5376]

Mark I love your channel. I consider myself a fairly astute World War II history buff and yet you relentlessly tell me things I didn’t know with fascinating detail. Keep up the good work

[@expandedhistory]

Imagine being the 2nd most “powerful” military in the world but not being able to defend your own airspace from a country you attacked.

[@Les537]

Imagine your government giving 15 billion to genocidal Nazis who commit war crimes daily.

[@G0TIMAN]

Dude, im afraid it's not how it works.

[@oldfella3919]

Oooooo - you'll have the fanboys after you for that. They'll claim it's all disinformation, it's actually NATO propaganda, and it was actually just an extract from a video game!! :)

[@DOSFS]

@@G0TIMAN The point is still that Russian is much weaker than it tries to project to the world.

[@boiler956]

@@DOSFS how come?

[@MrLlewellyn4829]

Excellent reporting of a military engagement in the 21st century Mark, it’s certainly well informed and researched.

[@IR240474]

I think our Mark is MI6.

[@paulrevere2379]

Refreshing to get actual newsworthy news.

[@righttobloodydissent]

it’s certainly well informed and researched< pppfffffffffft lmao

[@RCx44]

What was there Ukrainian serial numbers on the "Russian" tochka missile?

[@noelwhittle7922]

He has ceased to become a historian, now he is a propagandist it seems.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

As usual, Mr. Felton tells us more about the lesser-known aspects of military campaigns. I find him illuminating on anything he turns his attention to.

[@semicron5159]

Just a point of clarification. Ukraine did not deny it struck at the oil depot rather it refused to confirm or deny.

[@charlessaint7926]

Russia, "How dare you cross the border and attack us!" Ukraine, "Dude...."

[@thilomanten8701]

Once the genie of war is out, so are the niceties out of the window, too

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

@@thilomanten8701 there are rules but “no crossing the border” is not one for obvious reason

[@marnixbrugmans4181]

Attacks are only supposed to be on your territory. Didn't you get the memo about the special operation? /s

[@Temmoie]

@Работаем, брат! Well, Russia can always begin with a unconditional ceasefire or surrender, this mess is about to hit 7th week.

[@Temmoie]

@Работаем, брат! Sure bud, lol.

[@andrewlaco1776]

It’s nice to have an engaging historian chronicle the horrors of our current timeline. Hopefully, things cool down and we can get back to history. Thanks for being great at your craft sir!

[@Pilvenuga]

I like how you dont add any conjecture or an emotional explanation of sorts to any of the situations. Just a simple documentation. There's enough of us undisciplined people who like to make assumptions based on clearly incomplete info.

[@lachlanbell8390]

@Serg M Which Russian media reported on the strike before it happened? Every single other piece of evidence points to the exact opposite conclusion, so you can't expect anyone to take your word for it without citing any concrete sources.

[@f-86zoomer37]

@@almo3250 Well because it was the Russians? That’s their playbook. They also massacred the civilians in Bucha

[@JohnWick-stardawg]

I like how he blew the Russian trolls out of the water who claimed that Russia did not use the tochka-u anymore and was decommissioned in 2019. They claimed that only Ukraine uses them.

[@RCx44]

@Serg M why did the remains of the tochka tail section have a Ukrainian serial number?

[@RCx44]

@@f-86zoomer37 that was azov. Russians pulled out 2 days before. Mayor says Russians are gone and makes no mention of a massacre. The next day Azov Nazis show up and a bunch of people wearing white armbands carrying Russian food aid are dead in the streets. And you think that's evidence of a Russian massacre?

[@RYNOCIRATOR_V5]

love this coverage of current events much the same as WWII and others, keep it up, Dr. Felton!

[@robertfuller1866]

It's mark not dr

[@RYNOCIRATOR_V5]

@@robertfuller1866 wat?

[@yohohoho-yohohoho]

The Tochka-U fired at Kramatorsk was almost certainly from the Ukrainian side. The Russians have already replaced them with Iskandar and there's no sign indicating Russians have been using Tochka-U in this war. But there were incidents of Tochka -U being fired at DPR residential areas from Ukraine forces in the early phase of the war. The launch vehicles of the two are also different: Iskandar launchers are 8-wheelers vs 6-wheelers for Tochka.

[@atf2940]

Shame on you. So obvious, what you are up to.

[@southerncharity7928]

Felton likes fake news too

[@Herriot7]

Thought provoking and well presented as always. Thank you so much for investing your time in researching and sharing quality insights into contemporary history.

[@onestepbeyond5221]

I didn't know about the first attack you mentioned. And recently an important rail bridge 💥 Apparently the Ukrainians are receiving Kamikaze drones next 🤔 Interesting report Mark thanks alot 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jimbob-robob]

How do you know they're Kamikaze drones? Do they have white sheets with a red spot tied around the nose?

[@f-86zoomer37]

@@jimbob-robob those are switchblade drones. They’re essentially NLAWs and Javelins so expendable, but put onto a drone that can linger for hours. Same lethality. I feel this is where Russia just gets up and leaves.

[@azgarogly]

@@f-86zoomer37 You could hope that, but it would hardly happen. Russia won't get up and leave. They have their agenda and they will pursue it no matter what. As they failed to Blitzkrieg the Ukrainian state and install puppet government, their next option is to gain as much advance on south-east and leave it, as it was before, the unresolved lingering conflict. They are especially interested in a land corridor from Russia to occupied Crimea. And that they will most probably succeed getting. Mariupol seems to be near falling point and concentrating all the effort there would give russians what they want. Again, nobody should hope putin leaves Ukraine alone. Being realistic in your hopes saves you from disappointment.

[@gizabitadat1499]

The more The merrier add a couple of grams of semtex & C4 , you can take out big mega ships in a smash bang walloped, A one man special operation job 😀

[@azgarogly]

​@@gizabitadat1499 Semtex and C4 are functionally same thing and chemically similar too. So it seems to be no point mixing them. Also couple of grams of them are quite a weak charge. Probably kills and individual when applied correctly, but not enough to cause much damage to a building. Just saying.

[@djolley61]

If nothing else, this war will make NATO get serious about their defense.

[@regolith1350]

What about the recent sabotaging of a rail line? I’d be curious to know how much damage was done and whether it’ll impact Russian redeployments.

[@MikeBrown-go1pc]

Azov battalion released footage weeks ago of them blowing a bridge railway tracks went over. You would think Ukraine SF would try to do this as often as possible.

[@shawnr771]

@@MikeBrown-go1pc When you take back the area you have to rebuild the bridge.

[@irdorath356]

that was a photo from 2017

[@Whatdoesntkillyoumakesyo-cg6pd]

@@shawnr771 I think preventing the enemy from reciving reinforcements,ammo and fuel is more important at the moment,dont you think

[@Whatdoesntkillyoumakesyo-cg6pd]

@@irdorath356 Photo lol it was done a few weeks ago while filming it,Einstein

[@HannibalLecter-w3r]

There was one more strike on ammo depot in belgorod oblast, just 2 days before fuel depot. They used 2 Tochka missiles. I know this for sure because they basically launched them from the field near my village, it was very loud and I could see the engines fire in the evening. I also saw the direction, directly to the north, exactly where belgorod is located.

[@HannibalLecter-w3r]

also there were some railway sabotage actions, the last one few days ago, again in belgorod region.

[@aidendow1532]

Please excuse my ignorance.Who used 2 missiles?With information so unclear I like clarity

[@dadahobujiss]

@@aidendow1532 probably the Ukrainians since Belgorod is in Russia

[@PapousWebNode]

Sláva Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@oscargrainger2962]

Nice one, there’s always a witness.

[@VeryFamousActor]

The Mi-24 is such a legendary helicopter. Up there with the Spitfire, UH-1, B-25, and the other great classics.

[@forbeshutton5487]

The Spitfire is a symbol of freedom, the Mi-24, not so much.

[@VeryFamousActor]

@@forbeshutton5487 Depends on who you ask

[@shanevanorder2644]

Yeah they used its likeness in Hollywood films Rambo and red dawn claim to fame other than that it's a big slow helicopter that gets shot down a lot

[@VeryFamousActor]

@Ferro Equus The Mi-24 was used against British civilians?

[@VeryFamousActor]

This is such a dumb argument. It's like saying the AK rifle isn't an iconic weapon. Yeah, ISIS, the Taliban, Boko Haram and pretty much every terrorist organization uses it. You know who else uses it? The Kurds, the Ukrainian Army and most of Eastern Europe for that matter, in various cases, the U.S. even and the U.N., etc. As for the Mi-24 getting shot down, blame Russia. They, like with most of their inherited soviet equipment, don't use them right. They fly 80's, helis, with limited countermeasures and essentially no early warning systems into modern S-300 and MANPADS systems. What do you expect? Not to mention they have been using the Mi-24 like an attack helicopter, which wasn't its purpose and not what it's designed for. The Mi-24 is meant to fly low and fast at a cruise speed of 325 knts (very fast for a helicopter), drop off troops, provide limited fire support, then leave. Not do sorties in MANPADS infested airspace. Also, I'm not sure if this is just a "Russia bad" thing or what, but like with most things soviet, Russia was not the only one responsible for the production of the Mi-24. Ukrainian, German, Belarussian, Slovak, Czech, and Polish engineers all contributed to making the Mi-24 and its weapon systems. Part of the whole reason there is so much animosity towards Russia, especially during the late 80's and 90's, was because of the fact Russia claimed all the responsibilities for the achievements of the USSR, while simultaneously contributing to some of the USSR's worst policies. Russification as its called. This would lead to the collapse in 92-93.

[@ChicagoDB]

They didn’t “deny” responsibility…they officially refused to “confirm or deny” responsibility.

[@foamer443]

Learnt that from the Israeli's playbook.

[@legendofman12]

@@foamer443 i love israel

[@KrissowskiM]

@@legendofman12 you love war criminals?

[@legendofman12]

@@KrissowskiM no but you love terrorists

[@mkvv5687]

@@foamer443 Sun Tzu's playbook. Prior art.

[@mackjsm7105]

MARK... HUGE respect from Poland and USA.. all my friend say "Mark is the guy to go to.. he knows history.. " that amount of respect is difficult to get.. just look at our psychotic media/polititians..

[@pmp2559]

I thought only USA had psychotic media/ politicians

[@f-86zoomer37]

Rooting for Poland and NATO. Poles are on the front lines against Putin’s war machine. They truly know the evils of Russian communism and imperialism, and they as a people know to never take one step back and allow Russia to gain an inch of soil without a heavy price paid in blood.

[@mackjsm7105]

@@f-86zoomer37 TY Brother

[@mackjsm7105]

@@pmp2559 Oh Yes they do.. but so does Europe.. mostly composed of radical socialists

[@mlb5525]

Thank you Dr Felton for the unbiased reporting on the Ukrainian/Russian war. Sadly that is very uncommon today in the vast majority of major news outlets.

[@Everett-xe3eg]

Im very glad that you make these for us. I really enjoy your thoroughness and writing style. Missiles from 1973!

[@fatherelijahcal9620]

The exact same type of missile Ukraine used against the railway station that Russia was false-flagged for. Serial numbers on the missile and the trajectory of it proved it came from Ukraine though.

[@KrissowskiM]

@@fatherelijahcal9620 cut that made up crap!

[@frednugent2310]

Glad to see the best war documentary maker producing very recent military history. Keep up the good work Mr. Felton, you are the best

[@Blyskawica1]

These Dr Felton videos covering the current conflict in Ukraine present a rare and valuable faithfully researched insight into the action on the ground and air that is unfettered by either sides propaganda. Thank you Dr Felton.

[@СергейКарташков-э9ъ]

Но Точка-У снята с российского вооружения уже с 2019-го года, а по Краматорску удар нанесли ВСУ из Доброполья, что однозначно рассчитывается их таких факторов, как вектор удара (он очерчен двумя пунктами: местом падения хвостовика и местом падения боеголовки), и разлет между хвостовиком и боеголовкой (местом поражения), который позволяет четко рассчитать траекторию. Не говоря уже о том, что в кадр попал серийный номер ракеты, и он принадлежит в к той же серии, из которой ВСУ наносило удары по Донецку.

[@pazuzu1945]

@@СергейКарташков-э9ъ Correct, the attack was indeed carried out by the Ukrainians. I think Mark has slipped up here by pinning blame rather than being objective and remarking that Russia had been accused. Historians can damage their credibility when making such claims so I have to assume it was an innocent mistake on his part and that he did not have the full picture.

[@СергейКарташков-э9ъ]

@@pazuzu1945 да, лучше быть объективным, и перепроверять каждый факт, особенно в обстановке массовой дезинформационной кампании, где искажений и информационного шума распространяется куда больше, чем крупиц правды. Надеюсь, Марк в целом старается делать именно так, хоть это и требует массу времени и сил.

[@minxythemerciless]

The Kramatorsk attack was by Tochka missiles with serial numbers known to be in Ukrainian inventory. They were armed with cluster bombs rather than HE warhead.

[@aladams4179]

Details, details...

[@skepticonyoutube1897]

Jeremy Ardley Wrong the Serial number is fake and from a Rocket in Syria it has the Same

[@minxythemerciless]

@@skepticonyoutube1897 The Syrian Tochkas are in series Ш895xx The Ukraine military Tochkas are series Ш915xx and Ш915xxx. The missile that hit Kramatorsk was Ш91579. Earlier in Donbas, Ukraine used missiles Ш91565 on Alchevsk, and Ш91566 on Logovino

[@GabrielKozsar]

@@minxythemerciless I think Mr. Felton doesn't follow the telegram channels for up to date information.

[@Bunkerdwarfputin]

@@GabrielKozsar 😂😂😂 Maybe he doesn't want to go to a site where he knows Putin's propaganda puppets are hiding in plain sight.

[@user-oj7gn3jq9m]

The Victory of Ukraine is the victory of our lands Mark Felton thank you for documentary Comment from Georgia🇬🇪

[@rodserling6955]

Mark Felton is one of the best !The War stories are tried and true!

[@danam0228]

Many thanks for this. Although I have paid a lot of attention to the news since before start of this war, I do not recall hearing of the first attack being mentioned in the news.

[@JackSchidt]

There’s a Mark Felton deep inside all of us.

[@Red__Law]

Enough off that smut please.

[@Bugman541]

You'll have to buy me dinner first

[@graymalkin26]

Deep inside of you perhaps, however I'm good, not that there's anything wrong with that.

[@als1023]

@@Bugman541 Damn that's a lotta dinners for the man to buy! How'd this channel get so smutty?? Oh sorry, people like me ,,,,,,

[@manuelroca5289]

Thank you for the video. It shows Ukraine's ability to retaliate against Putin's Regime and give Russia a black eye. 🇺🇦

[@nekite1]

What I appreciate the most about these videos is that you are presented with the facts. There is no political bias, just a historian pulling together all the reliable information available into a commentary that gives us a clearer view of events. Absolutely brilliant!

[@shawnr771]

And also telling us when the information is contested.

[@tubthump]

@@shawnr771 He didn't say that Russia contests attacking the railway station. (Why would they target civilians leaving the area?). Apparently we are supposed to believe that the only time Russia used tochkas was in this attack!

[@shawnr771]

@@tubthump i was giving credit to Dr Felton for keeping the information as unbiased as possible and for letting the audience know when information may or may not be confirmed. Instead of taking a rumor and running with it. Something all our news agencies seem to have forgotten.

[@sternencolonel7328]

@@shawnr771 He is telling this as a fact, ignoring the easy available Informations disputing it

[@teammonkey8385]

Shame the comments are likewise fact based and unbiased. And shame on those using these comments for propaganda.

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

It is an astounding show of capability, not just from a hardware point of view but from a tactical and more importantly strategic that Ukraine has managed to strike back against Russia in such a daring manner however minor the strike in larger scale of operations might be.

[@00mihec00]

Russian defence mimistry just anounced that they will strike back of any of this kind attacks happens again on comand centers ordering those attacks even in kiev

[@1nsaniel]

@@00mihec00 the mod can say whatever they like, also kiyv was already bombed, rocketed and shelled, what else can they do?

[@WiseOwl_1408]

@@1nsaniel not hold back on the bombing. It can get way worse unfortunately

[@alexsmart5452]

@@1nsaniel Russia's attacked the Kramatorsk station killing Civilians was because of Ukrainian(SF ?) attacking a Railway Bridge in Belgorod.

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

@@WiseOwl_1408 I suspect that even if the Russians level Kiev the Ukrainians will continue fighting, the nation is unified in defending their country.

[@shyamsunder6929]

THIS IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUPER POWER AND ORDINARY POWER. WORLDS MOST AMAZING NATION N FIGHTERS , UKRAINANS, WHAT DO YOU ALL FEED YOUR BRAINS. STUNNED BY YOUR REACHES ACROSS. THANK YOU . UKRIANE, WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR CROWNING VICTORY WHILE YOU ALL TEACH US MIND POWER. SLAVA UKRAINE SLAVA UKRAINE SLAVA UKRAINE HUGS HUGS TO YOU ALL.

[@shieldwallofdragons]

Great Video sir!...It takes surprisingly little damage to make an aircraft unairworthy and not much more to make it a total loss as a fighting platform...conversely even basic revetments of simple construction can protect an aircraft even if it's neighbor is completely destroyed...I'm willing to bet the attack effected more than just two aircraft and generated a significant amount of morale damage to the base...on the other hand only destroying two aircraft indicates that the Russians did have the aircraft dispersed and sectioned off and likely recovered fairly quickly.

[@theussmirage]

Due to the requirement of minimum weight for an aircraft, minimal redundancy and lightweight armor generally ensures they remain shockingly fragile compared to land or sea vehicles.

[@NavigatEric]

having a slightly loose battery mount is enough to make a Cessna non-airworthy ...

[@buckhulit2718]

@@NavigatEric but will she fly?

[@Jermster_91]

When I heard of the raid, I immediately thought of the Doolittle Raid from April 1942 that gave the Americans a good morale boost and attacked the Japanese homeland.

[@graymalkin26]

Intriguing analogy.

[@dcbradfo657]

@@graymalkin26 I agree. Apparently the Russians in these areas are starting to get paranoid, digging trenches and organizing neighborhood watches. Serves them right to get a little bit of their own back.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

The ironically named Doolittle Raid. Good shout!

[@natelav534]

Doctor Felton is the closest thing to a reputable unbiased news source on whats going on over there. Although the work you have always done is very important. These videos are probably the most important 2nd hand collection of unbiased information ive seen so far. its a tribute to everyone who has fought and lost their lives in this war.

[@michaelwatson113]

It's great to have an historian provide educated, informed, accurate commentary to this war.

[@johnd.8224]

Ukrainian raids on key marshaling points, convoys, & airfields is exactly what they must do! Excellent.

[@MisterkeTube]

Looking at the current track record of the Russians, I would not be sueprised that those helicopters were Russians thinking they were firing at Ukrainian fuel tanks ...

[@junahn1907]

The most likely explanation is that two drunk Russian pilots got turned around when their janky inertial guidance and vodka soaked maps led them to believe that the Russian fuel depot was in actuality a Ukrainian day care center.

[@tonylaverick7865]

Buffoon!

[@jacqdanieles]

Lol

[@davesmith4853]

Thank you Dr. Felton for all your videos! I enjoy watching them all.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Keep fighting back, Ukraine! Glory!🇺🇦💘

[@The105ODST]

On the forefront of modern history now? You are awesome for it Mr. Felton.

[@sternencolonel7328]

The strike on Kramatorsk came from the west, with missiles from Ukrainian inventory as documented by the serial numbers.

[@andrewmorgan-williams2244]

Very possibly.. @MarkFelton please take note, the US oil war propaganda is promulgated enough as it is!!

[@dcbradfo657]

@@josephk1934 It must suck to be a Russian troll these days. The atrocities are too numerous to deflect, and the people they're trying to troll know more about their own war than they do. Apparently even Putin is learning about his progress, or lack of it, from White House press releases.

[@sternencolonel7328]

@@josephk1934 your sources? The Easter Bunny?

[@teammonkey8385]

Please link evidence or we will have to assume Putin told you (what to say).

[@AA-or4dt]

I think it's inappropriate to immediately assign blame of the Kramatorsk attack to Russia. Especially as all evidence points towards the missile coming from the Ukrainian side. Literally the only thing saying it came from Russia is the Ukrainian authorities.

[@andreasbimba6519]

The Belgorod fuel depot attack must have been carried out by Ukraine as the city of Belgorod was not heavily bombed and thousands of civilians were not killed.

[@Oleg_Odarchenko]

+based

[@georgebuller1914]

Every time someone blows up an oil/fuel storage facility, I think "No wonder we're running out of fossil fuel - we keep wasting it in futile ways!"

[@Qingeaton]

Yeah, I could do great things with a greenhouse that would cost less than any of those rockets or launchers. Guess I should work on something that blows greenhouses to bits instead, lol

[@georgebuller1914]

@@Qingeaton LOL

[@johanj3674]

Well, for the last seven weeks, it wouldn't have gone up in flames if not for Putin.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@johanj3674 True. But prior to that?

[@scottw5315]

Jimmy Carter said we were running out of fossil fuels in the 1970s. Suffice it to say when the world moves away from oil, billions or even trillions of barrels will remain in the ground.

[@bwright3943]

I'm so proud of how far your channel has came mark. I remember watching your videos when you only had roughly 200k subs.

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video The war between Russia 🇷🇺 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 is almost like a civil war. They use very similar equipment and are very familiar with each others tactics and strategies.

[@poseidon8189]

Both countries were USSR in a past, so they use almost the same weapons. However, Ukrainians participated many times in Western military games recently. So knowing Russian strategy/tactics and using freshly learned Ukrainians have definite superiority over Russia, except cruise missiles, newer air-crafts and ships/

[@Ampel_off]

Don't forget the USA participating in this war

[@Nik0lay11]

Also previously to the hind strike there was a tochka attack on a large shell warehouse near Belgorod which was successfully destroyed. Ukraine also said its not us and Russia claimed it exploded due to some mysterious reasons (in fact it was a shame for them to recognize that ukrainians whom they consider inferior did it)

[@kevjtnbtmglr]

Was this the "welding accident"?

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

@@kevjtnbtmglr Or a gas leak...

[@blackgenesis7472]

@@Stefan_Boerjesson probably comrade Vova dropped his sigaret in a bad place.

[@dom40864]

Ukraine is directed by the US… this is WW3

[@theafricanobserver8785]

@@blackgenesis7472 hahah

[@bonjourtoi3894]

Encore plus d'attaques en Russie. VICTOIRE, COURAGE. Vous êtes toujours dans mon coeur. xxxxxxxxx

[@lesroquel]

This is the problem when you fight an enemy that is fielding the same equipment you do, your forces don't realize it's the enemy until it's too late.

[@roshawn1111]

This is so true there is a video of some Ukrainians watching 2 tanks rolling towards them before being absolutely destroyed by them. They literally watch their death drive towards them. It's the same for the Russians as they didn't fire to the very last minute.

[@ivandutra5102]

The music, the voice, the content, just amazing

[@bradleywilson5641]

The intro music is addictive

[@captaindebrand1861]

There was attack with two Hinds again near Bryansk in Russia. Seven civilians wounded. Two killed. Mother and child born in 2020.

[@kennethbedwell5188]

The flight plan and mission of the two Hinds was exceptional. It was essentially a suicide mission but all 4 pilots made it home alive and the plan is to decorate them with the Order of “Hero of Ukraine”

[@VeryFamousActor]

Where did you get that from?

[@kennethbedwell5188]

The information was from an Estonian KZbinr Artur Rehy. He’s a soldier and has been doing daily updates on the Ukraine war since it began.

[@shibbershabber]

SO they conducted a sneak attack on an area that was not in an active warzone, blew up a couple of planes and flew home? This is what passes for heroism in Ukraine? Whomever planned this should be disciplined severely. Risk scarce resources like two helicopters and skilled pilots... neither of which is easily replaced.... and send them on what even they considered a suicide mission? Even though it was successful, what would this suicide mission have achieved? Absolutely ZERO effect on enemy ability to fight. Did NOTHING to degrade Russias forces who are already in Ukraine... I guess the war is lost for Ukraine anyway and maybe they thought this would be a little morale booster? Who knows.. either way it was foolish and ineffective

[@legendofman12]

@@shibbershabber Hilarious. Well it’s an active warzone now. You know, Ukraine wasn’t an “active warzone” before Russia decided to invade. This isn’t a game, it’s war. And it is effective given Russia has demonstrated terrible logistics and fuel shortages.

[@shibbershabber]

@@legendofman12 wasnt saying it wasnt fair game... Just that it wasnt as risky as actually flying into an area where youd expect to be fired on. Believe whatever propaganda you want... Ukraine is losing this war and nothing is going to change that

[@rudijan]

The Russians did not use their old missiles, neither in Donetsk nor the Railroad station. Both attacks were by Ukraine forces. You are being dishonest.

[@sigmundfreud7903]

What a fascinating time to be a historian Mark, I hope you continue to make these videos so that future generations and academics will have a reliable archive of history.

[@mutantryeff]

You can't win a war until you go on the offensive against the aggressor

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

Helps when the attacker keeps saying they have totally destroyed your airforce so much they begin to believe it

[@dave_h_8742]

You can by bleeding them at every attack till they run out of men, material and their population gets fed up of body bags coming home and forces them to quit the war same as happened with USA & Vietnam.

[@NetZeroNo]

It will happen - right always wins over might in the long run.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

@@NetZeroNo History is very clear about what happens to a rabble of rapists and murderers who are met by determined resistance of patriots defending their homes.

[@triibustevonkass9100]

This fuel depot attack was SECOND attack on Belgorod. First was army ammunition storage attack, where huge amount of russian ammunition were destryed. And today Ukrainians hit russian Black sea fleet flagship "Moskva" what is right now in drift and burning in the storm. It is not known whether Russians will be able to save their flagship, because there is currently a severe storm in the Black Sea and the ship is not able to move on its own.

[@poseidon8189]

You forgot to mention that about 10 days ago Ukrainian Tochka-U burned military ship in Berdyansk and damaged two more.

[@triibustevonkass9100]

@@poseidon8189 i didn't mention Berdjansk attack only because Berdjansk is Ukraine territory, occupied by Russia. We are discussing here the Ukrainian attacks on the Russian territory.

[@mikerobat]

On the Mark as usual. Thank you!

[@krisfrederick5001]

Don't throw stones when you live in a glass Kremlin, Putin. This was brilliant by the Ukrainians.

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

Not only does Dr. Felton educate me on history, he educates me on current events! Thank you Dr. Felton! Your channel should be required watching for history classes.

[@hnclibrary9977]

Best channel on KZbin! Thank you Dr Felton!

[@deadlypan8621]

Hey Mark love the videos! I was thinking it would be a cool video showing the areas that battles are occurring in Ukraine right now and show some battles in the same areas that occurred during World War 2.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

This site would appear to be a big target for Russian trolls. Talk about an ego boost for Dr Felton!

[@XIXCentury]

you mean youtube? what do you mean by site?

[@nikolaylysenko8837]

Hello, I’m Ukrainian. I want to comment about Ukraine denying the attack. It was said (that Ukraine wasn’t involved) multiple times by Ukrainian military adviser in presidents office in tone that can be interpreted as sarcastic. He’s mimicking Russian response of shooting down Malaysian airways flight, occupation of crimea and support of rebel groups in Donbas region. So it was kind of joke on Russians. He also didn’t outright deny - he said something in the manner of “what happens in Russian soil is 100% responsibility of Russian federation and not of Ukrainian military”

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I like the dry humor.

[@NetZeroNo]

Wishing you success from the UK! We have some doubts about Boris Johnson (just been found guilty of breaking Covid laws he made in 2020!) But he absolutely captures the mood of our country in wanting to help you rid your country, completely, of the Russian butchers.

[@KravKernow]

Thanks for that insight Nikolay. That make a a lot of sense. I hope you and your loved ones are keeping as safe as can be in the circumstances.

[@nikolaylysenko8837]

@@KravKernow thank you very much! Really appreciate support of your people and of your government! It’s very important in such trying times! Fortunately, everyone in my family is safe - some in Kyiv, some abroad.

[@rsacchi100]

Thanks for the detailed coverage.

[@jeffblacky]

three of my friends that it served with in Iraq are in the Ukraine right now. All 3 are ok for now. A couple of close calls here and there.

[@graymalkin26]

This may very well be those war junkies last war.

[@AgentRafa]

Why are they in Ukraine?

[@Joesolo13]

@@patrickwelch3859 better a merc than a Russian in this war. The American revolution had quite a few mercenaries and pirates join the US cause for a variety of reasons

[@jeffblacky]

@@graymalkin26 i did my war junkie stuff.. im way too old for another go around

[@graymalkin26]

Is it true that over a 1,000 Ukrainian Marines surrendered in Mariupol, or is that just more Russian propaganda.

[@jimbodimbo981]

Took you 6 weeks and 40,000 men…hardly a victory Ivan.

[@graymalkin26]

@@jimbodimbo981 Didn't mean to upset you, I know you fascists have thin skin.

[@dmitriisheroshenko2566]

That's true. Videos in Russian sources

[@Jon651]

Ukraine did NOT attack locations inside Russia. They were simply returning older Soviet-era weapons back to them - one missile at a time!

[@seattlesix9953]

Compliments on your briefing sir. The lack of an immediate Russian response on a high value logistics target with local air support shows very poor preparedness. Confidence is high that the installation commander has already been relieved of duty

[@lucasreynolds1]

Thank you Mark for sharing this information about the ongoing Russian war against the Ukraine. Fantastic research and content as usual.

[@baltazarpadilla6023]

Thank you Mike Felton, for your new videos.

[@michalelwartowski3424]

It's worth a mention that they were able to do it using Polish made night vision equipment. (Helicopters attack on fuel depot).

[@f-86zoomer37]

Thank god for Poland.

[@Мойсей-х3о]

Poland is one of the few countries in Europe that got balls.

[@michalelwartowski3424]

@@Мойсей-х3о Same to you brat.

[@DeltaV3]

In Felton we trust.

[@mr.d8214]

From Ukraine With Love.

[@rodneywalden5358]

Reminds me of WWII and "Doolittle's Raid" on Tokyo 1942. Morale booster and the psychological impact on the Russians, but no impact on the Russians ability to wage war.

[@nathansaunders2576]

Please stop with the eastern European and Ukraine war related videos. I didn't subscribe to the channel for BBC news extra. I joined for WW1 and WW2 content.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

A head start on WW3 is OK though

[@bigbasil1908]

Yeah he's pushing western propaganda and making unproven claims and stating them as fact. I'm really dissapointed in him

[@nathansaunders2576]

@@bigbasil1908 I haven't watched these videos, so wouldn't know whether he's doing the above. I don't want to see and hear about the Ukraine war and related stories on this channel, it's not why I joined and I dare say the majority of subscribers feel the same. He should stay out of CURRENT politics and modern conflicts, especially those that are still going on. Like with re-enacting, many people believe 1990-ish to be the cut-off. Re-enacting anything more recent is a bit distasteful and controversial.

[@bigbasil1908]

@@nathansaunders2576 Yeah I agree on all your points. He's trashing his own channel by taking sides and pushing propaganda. I love his historical stuff, it's quality but showing himself up as a fool by what he's doing right now.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

Never mind cheer up, theres still a bit of trench warfare and genocide. 🙄

[@trevorpfeiffer7613]

I've learn't alot about about ww2; and now ukrain and russia war from this channel excellent work Dr Felton.

[@stanoh1000]

Lie. Kromatosk was hit by the Ukrainian side. You could confirm that with the serial numbers shared online. Please just report,don't be a tool for propaganda. You have done so well this far

[@DemSynthsDoe]

This is ironic though, you’ve fallen for Russian propaganda and are being a tool for propaganda - research it, Russian state media reported a successful strike on Ukrainian military at the railway in Kramatorsk and then when news came out about the civilian casualties they backtracked

[@stanoh1000]

@@DemSynthsDoe he mentioned it. I responded in the exact context he spoke about it. About being a Russian propagandist,well.... You could be a western propagandist too. Neither here nor there,and the only people who know the truth are those who fired that missile,not you who is half the world away.

[@JoaoSoares-rs6ec]

You do know that, there is no confirmation of those attacks, being actually Ukrainian strikes

[@truthalwayswins3078]

Correction, Russia doesn't use those type of missiles. Ukraine has attacked its own civillians in Donetsk.

[@MM--pv7gy]

you gotta appreciate Dr. Felton here it is the only History channel that also temporarily becomes a news channel

[@elkhunter8664]

" In war, the first victim is truth." - Aeschylus.

@Работаем, брат! Putin lies everytime he opens his mouth. As does everyone in his government.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

@Работаем, брат! One thing is clear, you're losing.

[@user-mq1up2fw4r]

@Работаем, брат! not all westerners are dumb like this guy above, apologies. Not all of us in the West support Nazis.

[@michaelra275]

To my knowledge, Ukraine did not deny that they performed the Helicopter attack on Belgorod. They just refused to confirm it.

[@davesherry5384]

Thank goodness for authors like DR. Mark who tell us the stuff that the LSM don't want us to know.

[@deansawich6250]

The Russians replaced the Tochka-U with the Iskander in about 2017. All Tochka-U missiles that have been used in the Ukraine are from the Ukrainian military. There are many photos from various targets showing the serial numbers are in close proximity to each other. The missile strike by the Ukrainian forces on the centre of Donetsk a few weeks ago was 13 digits from the Kramatorsk missile. Others are closer. Re Belgorad. It was a well planned mission but probably a rouge one since 1 or 2 Ukrainian Generals where dismissed shortly there after. Remember NATO is doing intel work and feeding the Ukrainian military. So they could determine radar gaps, and these helicopters few very low and fast and the facility is relatively close to the Ukrainian border. Re other attacks. It appears that another Tochka-U was fired into Russia more towards the southern Azov coast according to a journalist that had moved his family out of the Ukraine into that area. No damage and also no media coverage of it. There are sabotage groups inside Russian territory. A railway bridge was damaged south of Karkov. The Russian MOD has just put out a warning that if these attacks persist the command centres will be targeted.

[@teammonkey8385]

You seem very sure of the fact all these missile are Ukraine, but just based on they have a newer missile, seem very weak reasoning. Please link these serial numbers and the sources of info, if not assume it is bullshit propaganda. T72s were replaced by T80s and T90s and T14s, but I've seen plenty of Russian T72s. Of course Russia have those missiles, they are using up all their old stocks of non guided rockets and bombs, we can see that via countless videos here on you tube. Untill you prove otherwise I have to assume you are not telling the truth. Come on I've called this out a number of times and no one responds, why is that?

[@tankgirl2074]

Written like a Russian troll... Na kakoy iz fabrik trolley ty rabotayesh'? Sankt-Peterburg? Ol'gino? Gana? Sliznyak! Da zdravstvuyet Svobodnaya Ukraina!

[@Seawizz203]

Mark Felton of the 21st Century!

[@ИльяЗаболотный-е5м]

Mark, you are always go deep into question, but this time you need to go a bit deeper. 1. Tochka U rockets are not in service in Russia at the moment and never used by Russian forces in 2022 conflict. 2. Serial number of rocket used in Kramatorsk matches serial numbers of Ukrainian rockets (its very close to other numbers of rockets definitely used by Ukrainians). There are photos and videos of that rockets showing that number. 3. Trajectory of the rocket, which is confirmed by witnesses and location of remains of rocket says it was coming from position of Ukrainian forces (specifically - from the territory around Dobropolie). 4. There are words painted on the rocket, saying “za detey” or “for children”. There is no real reason to write such a thing on Russian rocket. 4. Russia also has no real reason to attack civilians, specifically civilians waiting to evacuating train. On the contrary, it’s in Russian interest to allow evacuation as many civilians as possible to prevent using them as human shields by Ukrainians and make future battle for Kramatorsk easier. 5. Population of Kramatorsk and Slavysnsk are like the most pro-Russian in Donbass. It’s the region, where hostilities started in 2014. They are considered as “own people” by Russians and as “separatists and terrorists” by Ukrainians. Overall, all evidence point out, that it was Ukrainian rocket, fired either mistakenly or by purpose to create more international pressure on Russia and get more weapons and money (desperate times need desperate measures). If later is true, their plan seems to be working, western media and a lot of people fallen for that.

[@Langsdorff_Hans]

First of all, serial numbers only mean that these missiles come from the same factory, nothing else. I’ve seen reports of missiles with similar serial numbers being used in Syria by the russians. Secondly, russians can only claim that Tochkas are not being used anymore officially, but in reality there is footage of them with Z letters on railroad platforms, also there is a chance that some of the Ukrainian ones might have been captured somewhere. Lastly, Za Detey might refer to “children of Donbas” that they are paying back for, or whatever nonsense russians believe in.

[@Holzauktion]

I agree on everything. But we should be critic, I've seen some videos with Russians transporting Tochka U rockets. Also they could have stolen from them and used it although it seems unlikely. But yes, I believe that what you described is closer to reality. Strange Mark didn't mention anything and just assumed what Ukraine is saying is true. Without even mentioning: "Ukraine claims it was a russian missile", he just confirms it even though it's a recent event, in the middle of a lot of lies and propaganda, without waiting any further analysis or investigation. Time will tell.

[@ИльяЗаболотный-е5м]

@@Langsdorff_Hans I never seen any images of _Russian_ Tochka U rockets. The only videos - of Belarus from recents drills. Stolen rocket? Seriously? To steal rocket and then fire? No one will believe anyway like media doesn’t believe now. The only argument that makes sense - “Za detey”. But most important argument was - why target civilians of Kramatorsk? No real reasons for that. This attacks benefits Ukraine, not Russia.

[@teammonkey8385]

In regards to your points :- 1. How do you know, what is your source? 2. Please link these serial numbers. 3. Didn't Russia say they where targeting the railway as it was a logistics hub for military equipment? Sorry I cannot find link hence why I ask the question. 4. Russia has attacked civilians, hundreds of rocket and bomb attacks, plus the evidence of killing civilians in occupied areas. 5. Could counter with why would Ukraine need to kill civilians, enough are all ready being killed by Russians and there is more than enough evidence of that already. Keeping civilians in place also saps resources military forces have in that area, could also negatively effect moral. I'm open minded and not naive to the world, but I won't trust anyone's word without evidence. Sweeping generalist statements about this conflict smack of propaganda, which I dislike immensely when it belittles the civilian loss of life.

[@Holzauktion]

@@teammonkey8385 By logic, the defender wants to use civilians as human shields, so they can use the propaganda as another weapon. We can see this in all history, more in recent history (Iraq, Palestine, etc.) mainly due to the improvements of communications which any news arrvies with seconds of delay. The invader or attacker, in general doesn't want civilians to get hurt for the same reason, as they would use it as against them. Also they wouldn't waste missiles on innocent defenseless civilians, it's more efficient to target military target, if not, it's a waste of resources. Of course, ALWAYS, the invader commit crimes to innocent people, but in general, and by logic, it's not the common thing to target them with expensive missiles instead of targeting expensive military targets. Another thing is if you want to implement terror, vengance, like in the WWII. But it doesn't seem to be the case here, they could have bombed all Kiev for example, but instead, they are focusing on military targets. As you said, "Russia has attacked civilians, hundreds of rocket and bomb attacks" but why didn't you mention Ukranians? They also bomb and attack civilians even now... To their own population!

[@lex1945]

Bring the war back to the home of the agressor is my motto!

[@skipmole612]

'Stop the war' would be mine.

[@daviddejesus5376]

Excellent reporting on history as it is happening. Learn something newer from this channel all the time. Thank you Mark Felton.

[@nematolvajkergetok5104]

Hold on for a second, Dr. Felton! This video is hardly worthy of your reputation. Here is why. The missile strike on Kramatorsk is a controversy, to say the least. Both sides deny that it was their missile. Curiously, you didn't mention this fact, but you mentioned that Ukraine denies involvement in the helicopter raid on Belgorod. Apparently when the Ukranians deny something, that's credible, even if it's likely a lie, but when the Russians do, that doesn't matter? Where's your impartiality, Dr. Felton? There are some interesting details about the Kramatorsk attack. A Tochka-U fuselage was photographed at the railway station, but the serial number seems to match Ukrainian, and not Russian stocks. Admittedly, this isn't good evidence, because only the Russians can confirm or deny it, they are holding the records. Nevertheless, the body of the missile landed southwest of the impact point, which is unlikely if it came from the Russians. The missile won't fly farther than the warhead. But given the short distance, this also isn't decisive evidence, and needs independent investigation. _UPDATE to the above paragraph: The BBC just confirmed that the Kramatorsk missile was indeed Ukrainian, and the serial number is direct evidence._ What's really fishy about Kramatorsk is the extent of damage. There is little to no damage to the railway station, the trains, or the park around it. A Tochka cluster warhead distributes 310 bomblets, 1.1 kg each, on a seven hectare area. The entire station should've been ruined, along with the entire neighbourhood. But that's not what we see on videos. There are a few dead bodies, three car wrecks in the parking lot, a few broken windows on a passenger train, and that's it. Not even the grass was torn up. The entire devastation seems to have occurred on an area of maybe 10x10 meters. That sure wasn't a Tochka. Let alone two, as you stated. I have not yet seen any source that mentions two missiles.

[@bigbasil1908]

I have also left a very dissappointed comment to him about him stating as fact that Russia did the Krematorsk Tochka U attack. He has obviously taken a side in this conflict and doesn't care about the truth. He could have said 'allegedly' but he didn't. Thankyou for your comment by the way.

[@Joesolo13]

@@bigbasil1908 putins fresh talking point sure has taken off quickly! Your transparent lies fool few.

[@Cailus3542]

Even if your argument is correct, why would Ukraine do that? Russian forces have hit plenty of civilian targets already, so it'd be pointless to fake this. It doesn't make any logical sense. Moreover, you seem to think that a Tocha strike would be like some huge Hollywood explosions. They're very much not.

[@nematolvajkergetok5104]

@@Cailus3542 Why would Russia attack their own oil tanks? A Tochka carries 450 kilos of explosives. That's a lot. There is no sign of such a huge warhead going off, either a conventional or a cluster one.

[@nematolvajkergetok5104]

@@Cailus3542 The BBC just reported that the Tochka missile found in Kramatorsk was really Ukrainian, and the serial numbers are not just clues, but evidence. Do you think the BBC is spreading Russian propaganda?