Ukrainian soldiers fight off Russians in battle for Bakhmut - 'Orcs jumped into our trenches'

Extraordinary footage posted by a Ukrainian battalion shows what is happening in the trenches on the frontline.
The video shows soldiers from the ‘DaVinci Wolves’ defending their positions on the outskirts of Bakhmut.
The commander with the body-worn camera is in constant communication with someone who has an oversight of the situation.
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[@williemcdowell6319]

If I ever had to fight in the trenches I would want to be under that Commander that man was really good leading his troops. he did not let his emotions take over. he kept his men focused on the goal and not from huddling in a hole. God bless this man. I pray he makes it home to his family.

[@shaneduncan7309]

When that soldier yelled to his commander to "be safe please brother" when the commander ran out of the bunker gave me chills. those boys needed that cool headed leader

[@user-mt5qm8vj9h]

That was some damn fine grunt work there...almost brought a tear to my eye, beautifully done, unfortunate and tragic though war may be. Your countrymen deserve peace with warriors that great in your ranks.

[@MILNETDATABASE1207]

This Commander is outstanding, no hesitation, absolute confidence in every call he makes.

[@Damonpuss]

I feel so guilty and disturbed sitting in a comfortable chair watching these brave men go through this nightmare... rightfully so - it's surreal. I watch because I so desperately want them to prevail.

[@noxiouspro]

This is leadership at its peak.

[@OnlyDanFN]

man i could watch this guy lead his men for HOURS !

[@matthewdaub]

No mans land hasn't changed on over a 100 years. Dead, burnt out trees and dirt. All soaked in blood. Damn

[@AshleyRiot-lf8dw]

Oh my God. The commander responds so quickly to everything. He is so brave.

[@daithiod]

The commanders leadership and tight control of his team under such conditions is incredible.

[@markforaker5448]

That calm under pressure cant be taught, very impressive

[@wompy-ru]

Man that dude has got the situation dialed in perfectly, not tunnel visioning and keeping everything in mind that he needs to

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

The battlefield looks like no mans land, brave soldiers.

[@LilSebastian_]

The guy with the camera wiped out two squads on two fronts pretty much by himself.... the crazy part is he is a volunteer. He has a channel here on KZbin and he and his friends privately purchased firearms and volunteered to fight the Russians. He removed the videos between yesterday and today of he and his friends prior to volunteering. He is just a private Ukrainian civilian but he moved and communicated like he is prior service.

[@neptune5616]

For the Ukraine war, it's like WW1 all over again in Bakhmut.

[@anand3623]

2:13

[@cYYAN88]

If I had a squad leader like this I would feel blessed.

[@CF-dt6mx]

wow that commander kept his cool was strong for his men what a soldier

[@eshodaguila371]

God bless all the men on the frontlines

[@Fip999]

Some of the best footage yet, incredible bravery