Ukrainian Tanks Take On Inexperienced Russian Conscripts In The Kharkiv Region

Ukrainian tank crews on the front line are fighting against recently mobilized Russian troops. They say Russia's reinforcements are thrown into battle often without proper experience or equipment, and that dead Russian troops are immediately replaced by new draftees.
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[@84erElessar]

Look in their eyes- they have seen too much!

[@kite-fan]

Looks like the only thing they haven’t seen is some sleep 😴

[@boogiebomber2191]

The old guy, my guess the commander, I really don't want to know what he saw. War is hell

[@michaelillingworth6433]

Looks like they could do with a two day pass to recharge their batteries.

[@amvlabs5339]

no dude that's how everyone looks when they're tired

[@richardsierra9884]

Thousand yard stare

[@johntheclyde2816]

Those guys look exhausted. Heroes, every one. The face of true bravery.

[@erikcartman2749]

Or the look of a depleted fighting force!🤣🤪

[@jirou2393]

Heroes (just meat).

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

@@erikcartman2749 Hardly.....looking tired is a lot better than looking back as you are running away. 🤣

[@mrwong8584]

@@erikcartman2749

[@ThePhillip4mallorca]

Ukrainian military.. absolutely smacking the piss out of these losers from Russia..

[@timmardon6161]

As an ex tank commander it was great to hear him say their gunner opened fire without the commander telling him to hahaha!!! Excellent drills!

[@hartmutvonknallundzubumm9073]

That can also get you actually into trouble, when the enemy is not just fleeing quicker as before.

[@thepilgrim6375]

@@hartmutvonknallundzubumm9073 WRONG ! YOU FIRE AT THE ENEMY IMMEDIATELY UNLESS YOU HAVE A PRIOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOT TO DO SO.

[@user-bm5ht8ze2t]

@@thepilgrim6375 True. That's the conventional ROE on the battleground. I'm a Southern Filipino, and during our war in Marawi with the ISIS, its basically shoot on sight. Only exception are rebels holding a white flag while walking naked and civilians.

[@EdwardSnortin]

@@user-bm5ht8ze2t Love your username

[@luciusrex]

@@user-bm5ht8ze2t That's so interesting! I've since left the philippines to escape so much death. so in Marawi the rebels had to be (1) naked and (2) holding a white flag in order to be not shot on sight?

[@davebartosh5]

Brave men in those tanks.

[@alexterek9554]

КОЗАК

[@rbesfe]

It's horrifying to see that Russian command values their soldiers lives SO LITTLE that it's even disturbing the Ukranians taking them out

[@MrYegr]

It is actually potentially good for Ukraine, however they may need to grind through another 400k or so Russians; before there is sufficient discontent in Russia to finish this war.

[@Glostahdude]

@@MrYegr they’re going to have to start sending women and old men soon…. Russia only has 140,000,000 citizens. How many are beyond military age? How many are women? They’re running out of military aged men.

[@Hellllllo852]

@@Glostahdude not true actually apparently one million men showed up when they where going to mobilize they sent many home do to not being able to fight imo it’s not about not being the right age it’s the will to fight

[@barrybrodin7085]

@@Hellllllo852 so why were they taking them out of prisons then?

[@blueviper3861]

Your brain washed by propaganda stop watching sky news

[@tonytaskforce3465]

Sending unarmed troops into battle. Russia has gone back to the darkest days of the First World War under the Czar or 1941 under Stalin. Perhaps they never left. 😱

[@jannejohansson3383]

Maybe they have get small Stalin out from putin. Where we get our hitler to friend of him? Some point they turn infighting each other at russia, maybe even before Christmas or soon after? Let's see.

[@aviationismylife6814]

More like the second world War 2

[@rso823]

I always interperated Russia during the second world war to be very high intensity in terms of manufacturing tanks and other weapons, as well as charging high numbers at the enemy. And yet all we see is old tech at the end of its shelf life?

[@tonytaskforce3465]

@@aviationismylife6814 World War 1 on the Eastern Front was very bad also. And they lost which gave them Communism. 😨

[@boink800]

Adolf did the same thing in April 1945. Look what happened to Adolf.

[@rickcregg1842]

From Canada with huge admiration for the courage, fighting spirit and honor of the heroes of Ukraine...destroy the barbarians! Victory to Ukraine.

[@ren2871]

The last guy was speaking Russian perfectly. Putin should take the hint, speaking Russian doesn't equate wanting to be a part of Russia. Edit: I was born in Bryansk, Russia but moved from Russia when I was a child. 2 of my aunt's and their children lived in Donetsk and Odessa. My Ukrainian cousin was an engineer who worked in Sochi. They were always Ukrainian to me even though they spoke Russian. This war is pure insanity. I truly hope that Ukraine regains every inch of land Putin stole.

[@thomasr.8658]

This is what the Russians don't get: Language and nationality/national identity is not the same. For example, in Austria they are speaking German, but they have an own identity as Austrians and don't want to be occupied by Germany.

[@Hellllllo852]

Most people in Donbas want to be Russian or form their own state why can’t Ukraine understand this 💀

[@wthomas5697]

Well, they certainly don't want to live under a corrupt, oppressive, dictatorship anyway.

[@stevenbreach2561]

@@thomasr.8658 They were quite keen in 1939ish

[@apveening]

@@stevenbreach2561 And they didn't like the experience.

[@unicyclechinese3125]

The lesson is that the tank crew is good enough to have used up all it's ammo and still be driving....😄

[@branofilipovic9608]

well in last months tanks are many times used as artillery pretty much, offering support from long distance while being safe against enemy attacks

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Quite.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

No tank can carry enough of a load to last all day. You heard him say they were firing 50 rounds a day. (I wonder how many are Russian lend-lease. Not only do the Russians treat their men as cannon-fodder, they supply the shells to make them so.)

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Totally

[@omegaz3393]

@Stephanie Wilson Yes, many times ruZZian supplied tanks and munitions. In the video when loading the tank with munitions the guy said this is trophy munitions. In other words, munitions that were abandoned by the retreating ruZZians.

[@jonathanwetters3425]

I’m glad to hear their gunner fired on the enemy without waiting for the Commander’s direction….. Disciplined initiative…something the Russians never had and post-soviet armies struggle with. As someone who deployed in support of Atlantic resolve and have trained with Eastern European armies I can assure the American tax payers that our money is well spent. Most post soviet armies enlisted ranks go to E6. Ukraine goes to E9. This is because after the 2014 Crimean invasion Ukraine asked for Western help to overhaul their military and model it around the concept of an NCO corps which in Western militaries is the backbone of an organization. The biggest success far more than the javelins, himars, and m777s is the NCOs that take the initiative to use these weapons to creat chaos with the enemy. The years we spent training the Ukrainian military has translated to success on the battlefield. We must continue to support Ukraine. They are showing that NATO military training and support is superior if given to the appropriate and receptive nation.

[@veramae4098]

Great video from "peron" -- "How lies destroy armies" Highly recommend channel. Retired librarian Michigan / U.S.

[@E3ECO]

While I have no problem with firing at retreating Russians, I'm not keen on firing without coordinating first. That's how friendly fire incidents happen, especially as both sides are using the same equipment.

[@solar0wind]

What does E6 and E9 mean?

[@miriamweller812]

Nazis just blindly shoot at civilians most of the time, so they don't need any confirmation. Got videos from Russian artillerys only 5km away from their target and they got all the time of the world to destroy it before leaving. That was main battlefront and shows how shit the surveillance of the Nazi regime and their NATO masters is. If you are unable to detect artillery in the open only 5km away, you are pretty much blind.

[@pakde8002]

@@solar0wind they are ranks for enlisted soldiers, if not mistaken, those below the rank of lieutenant but could be below the rank if sergeant.

[@jreifsnyder2225]

Poor Ukrainian soldiers look so tired - their goal is to push the russians back to their border, a hard fight

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

They are outnumbered and outgunned. The fact that they are still succeeding is a testimony to their bravery.

[@coyote2239]

Not really lmao

[@coyote2239]

@@patrickfitzgerald2861 outnumbered yes, out gunned? Not a chance.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@coyote2239 The Ukrainian military leadership has made this exact point over and over, and it's especially true with air power. This is about weapons supplies, not the performance of the soldiers.

[@KOningNoviPoes]

@@coyote2239 Actuallyyyy, Ukraine has 8X more soldiers on the front then Russia, Nice pill to swallow isn't it? And get half the USA army budget in terms of support i'm quite sure [edit: people pointed out it was 2% I dont know where I got half from but its not half] [I am almost sure that's more then Russia's] So the fact they have not pushed Russia out completely yet say's enough about how their army actually is.

[@keithoades5516]

That crew looked tired, but happy and confident.

[@user-to1mk2um3h]

God Bless and Protect You 🙏 Brave Ukraine 🇺🇦 Soldiers. Slava 🇺🇦 Ukraine

[@sailor7958]

lol

[@Luebke2773]

2:55. Look at the eyes of the old tank crew member.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Try 00:13 . 🙄

[@sergvet]

Выражение у музыка,, сходил за хлебушком,,

[@carly4513]

Yes, that's courage, when you don't want to be there, and shouldn't have to be there, but do it anyway because it has to be done.

[@johnallen7807]

Those guys have seen some hard fighting. Slava Ukraine from England.

[@sailor7958]

lol

[@lukastichy7306]

@@sailor7958 lololol, Kherson Ukrainian again:)

[@mrwong8584]

@@sailor7958

[@crazysmile1998]

Death to Ukraine

[@katedebt9150]

Did you know that the expression "Slava Ukraine" it appeared in the second half of the 20s of the twentieth century in the "Legion of Ukrainian Nationalists". Later, did the OUN(B) (Bandera group of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists) like this greeting. This slogan was used by those who were allied with Nazi Germany during World War II. These were Bandera members, followers of Stepan Bandera, the leader of the OUN. As it is now - the modern famous Ukrainian song "Our Father Bandera".

[@seanduffy6231]

Radio Free Europe Reporters are the most badass out there. Stay save guys, we apreciate your work!

[@acki5738]

Respect de la France aux combattants ukrainiens .🇺🇦✌️

[@JasonD-yc3oy]

"They (the russians) run even faster when retreating because they know they don't belong here" Well said!!!

[@juststuff8128]

Good job standing your ground Ukraine 🇺🇦 Nothing but respect

[@Diossvk]

Stay safe heroes of Europe. You have my deepest admiration for what you are going through. You are the last line of defense against this fascist horde, we are doing what we can to support you. Greetings from Slovakia.

[@olenkadm]

💙💛

[@Azalin2012]

Thank you, that Ukraine fascist horde have no chances

[@austindarrenor]

Last line of defense against remnants of the Supreme Soviet. A miserable bunch of stooges that couldn't conceive of people being united for a common purpose on their own volition. The proof being the Warsaw Pact getting flushed down the toilet.

[@fld9266]

Freedom and peace to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sailor7958]

lol

[@HistoriaMundi98]

These people does so much for their country, it makes me feel ashamed of how much I’ve demanded of my country yet done so little to give. Slava Ukraina! Never stop fighting for freedom! - from an Indonesian🇺🇦🇮🇩🫡

[@Rimasta1]

No one expected Ukraine to last until March. It’s November and they are not only holding but advancing. Incredible.

[@yukuzoona6604]

yes because of US and NATO... dont think its all on ukraine... its nato avacs and precision munition from nato

[@Rimasta1]

@@yukuzoona6604 The Russians have plenty of weapons so why haven’t they won with that logic? The Ukrainians have the will to fight and the Russians largely do not, they’ve demonstrated far better Command and Control of their forces and strategic planning and deception, and lastly they simply have better field discipline and grasps of tactics. I’d also add the Ukrainians aren’t using NATO weapons to attack civilian targets while Russia uses advanced Iskander missiles to attack apartment buildings.

[@mushroom29]

@@Rimasta1 Well said sir...and that is why even though the price is infinitely high for the defenders... the invaders will NEVER "win"...unless they go back home. Their country is one of the largest in the world, they should enjoy it, instead of bringing death to a smaller neighbour or anyone else!!

[@Diossvk]

@@yukuzoona6604 No it is because these people are defending their land from a fascist horde. Even with obsolete weapons. And of course, wer are obliged to help these men to defend their country. The West is behind those brave people and always will be.

[@TheGabbaKeks]

@@Rimasta1 Well, I think that's not what he meant. When the Russians claim they fight NATO they are partially right. Ukraine gets Nato training, real-time reconnaissance via platforms like AWACS, they have access to modern satellite communication and imaging tec, the supply chains for ammunition and spare parts are managed by foreign countries for Ukraine, and you can bet that Nato generals are also involved in the planning of the offensives. Not to mention all the money, weapons, and munitions Ukraine gets. Modern warfare is far more digitalized and interconnected than in the 80s and that's what Russia is now learning the hard way.

[@aliengrogg2284]

how russian army treats its soldiers is a mirror how they treat their country.

[@janbezziemi4162]

It is in the russian tradition to treat their soldiers as proverbial food for powder. Let us hope that soone or later this "food for powder" will riot and begin to shoot at their commanders. Slava Ukraini! Slava Hierojam! Greetings from Poland to Ukrainian Brothers!!!

[@gaoxiaen1]

That's why the Russians are so inept. The zeroes hand the conscripts a rifle at the front and run away before they get shot by their own troops.

[@olenkadm]

Dziękujemy Polsce za wszystko! 💙💛

[@janbezziemi4162]

@@olenkadm Dziękujemy Ukrainie za obronę Polski i Europy przed barbarzyńskim "ruskim mirem". Slava Ukraini!!!!

[@arfeausmutt9884]

That is why they do not give them much ammo

[@qingyuhu]

They are clearly citizen soldiers, just look at how old one of the crew is. Amazing people, may their struggles soon end with victory.

[@talkingebikes]

He's only 18 but seen a lot.

[@bertnl530]

@@talkingebikes No, there was one in his 40ties, He was not talking.

[@TheAllex4567]

@@bertnl530 would bet he’s got stories to tell, you can see from his eyes he’s been through it

[@uazuazu]

@@TheAllex4567 Yeah, that guy didn't need an interview. He said it all with his face.

[@roderickthered4981]

What is victory? Putin withdrawing from the Ukraine and wrecking it again in a few years? There is an interesting lecture from 2015 on youtube about the 2014 war, and the professor said, Putin only needs to keep wrecking the Ukraine, he doesn't need to invade it. My opinion is victory would be invading Russia and taking out Putin. Not likely because of M.A.D. A more realistic path would be a Russian withdrawal, and a compromise / solution to NATO expansion whilst conceding the Crimea and agreeing to open back up the canals that feed it water. Or fight so hard, that you instigate a coup that takes Putin out. From the start, Blair was hinting the latter would be the most realistic path to victory.

[@sakanatsuri]

Battle-Hardened heroes. God bless those soldiers! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

These men are so calm in the face of danger. Brave, brave soldiers...

[@crazysmile1998]

No. It's Ukrainian nazis

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

In my mid and late twenties I was in an Army National Guard tank unit and from what I can see of the Ukrainian Tankers is that Tankers regardless of the tank and the Army are similar in behavior. Only I don't think 2LT Rathbone would have let us drape captured helmets from our M-85 .50 BMG Commander's Machine Gun. Still the crew's gear and other equipment and supplies filled our M-60 and later our M-60A3's bustle rack.

[@ejsmith10]

Thanks for your service and insights.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

Maybe the commanders see it as encouragement for their troops, and a deterent to the Russian troops. Maybe they actually need the equipment.

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@ejsmith10 lol

[@eTraxx]

Poor M-85 ... intended to replace the M2 HB .. nope. I wonder though .. we never let the LT play with the M2 if at all possible as he would screw it up. Come to think of it .. a LT can screw up almost anything. I think they put out an electrical field to mess up the radios.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

@@kathleenmccrory9883 Definitely seems that way. Makes sense.

[@shakkazulu7870]

I salute their bravery, and their honest assessment of the battle dynamics at the front. They seem to be pragmatic, professional soldiers who take no pleasure in their deadly work but understand that it must be done. As a former infantryman, the only way on Earth I would ever be a tank crewman was if option 2 was to be a submarine crewman.

[@grmpEqweer]

Yup. Until recently, I had no idea how dangerous the Soviet/Russian nuclear submarine fleet was. Heartbreaking.

[@Akela25]

It's just propoganda

[@shakkazulu7870]

@@Akela25 Good to know. Thanks

[@johnswimcat]

@@Akela25 This video doesn't look like propaganda (correct spelling) to me. Just a small window on what it's like to be there.

[@Akela25]

@@johnswimcat Yes, it is 100 % propaganda, all right. The facts are different.

[@droiid123]

Slava Ukraini ! Stay alive. You are heroes and you fighting for all of us too.

[@mantenimlallengua]

Just admire the determination of the Ukrainian soldiers to free their homes. We must keep helping Ukraine as much as we'd like to be supported if we were in their shoes!

[@user-kh1ox7wv2f]

Продолжайте тратить ваши деньги, цель русских, что бы вы как можно больше их потратили! 😉

[@sergvet]

Ну да освобождают , кладбища на Украине обширны. За ними. Азовцы ямы мирняком заполняют

[@vassilizaitzev1]

Sergei, does that include the killings around Bucha and Izium by members of the Russian Army?

[@e.s.6275]

@@user-kh1ox7wv2f йди нах,уй кецепиня

[@e.s.6275]

@@sergvet брешеш кецеп. Це, ви, йо6ані виродки ординці, прийшли на нашу землю, вбиваєте українців. За це вашому хуйлостану настане пиZда.

[@nigeljohnson9820]

Given what a single anti tank missile can do to a tank, these men are showing considerable courage. Russian tank crews must be terrified of western anti tank missiles, no wonder they run away.

[@myonline1985]

It's a difference of doctrine. Western armies don't have nearly as many tanks as the Russians so we spent a lot of time building small but effective anti-armour weaponry for use with infantry. Russia on the other hand spent a lot of ressources building anti-air weaponry since the west rules the sky. As such Ukrainian tank crews in theory are less vulnerable when driving around than Russian tank crews. Only in theory though since any weapon if used correctly is deadly and in 99 out of 100 fights it's the one who spots and engages the enemy first that wins.

[@user-cp1qi4wy7j]

они боятся наший ракеты Стугна.

[@myonline1985]

@@user-cp1qi4wy7j They are deathly afraid of all AT weapons, the Stugna has proven to be quite effective.

[@bafattvahetere]

​@@myonline1985"Tanks win the battle. Infantery win the war." Unknown General.

[@EndlessVoid98]

@@myonline1985 Western tank doctrine is also based on combined arms while the Russians still use the old Soviet rush in with armor only style.

[@kaneroblox211kane8]

Respect to the people of Ukraine. Stay strong Ukraine..👍 Greetings from Australia.

[@jimbean7652]

hi nazi

[@katedebt9150]

Have you been shown Ukrainian tanks with crosses of the German Wehrmacht? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISqh3-sZ56Sf7s "Oh no, it's a Russian bot with its own propaganda." I just don't want to be like you.

[@user-ui1vc3ep8z]

@@jimbean7652 иди отсюда бактерия

[@galacticfederation9064]

I wish they can have modern tanks and jets.

[@manda60]

Ukrainian T64s are decent. I'd love to get them Leo 2s quickly but training time might be an issue, I guess =(

[@coyote2239]

It's the training, it's hard to go from eastern tech to western, which is why America hasn't sent any jets.

[@scratchy996]

@@manda60 The T64s don't have thermals, they can't fight against more modern Russian tanks. In a tank battle, whoever sees the other first, wins. But they will receive 90 upgraded Czech T-72 tanks.

[@froschreiniger2639]

what they need is missiles, millions of them, of every variety there is.

[@SkaterMisterAxe]

@@scratchy996 Russia had modern tanks?

[@tobiasberlin759]

They have weary, tired faces, but are true heroes! Love and respect from Germany. Ukraine will prevail. Putin wants to wait for the winter, and thinks throwing some more people into his meatgrinder will buy him the time He needs. In fact, even with a harsh winter, he has already lost his invasion. Slava Ukraini!

[@igorvoloshin3406]

Heroyam slava! ✌😁🇺🇦

[@katedebt9150]

Did you know that the expression "Slava Ukraine" it appeared in the second half of the 20s of the twentieth century in the "Legion of Ukrainian Nationalists". Later, did the OUN(B) (Bandera group of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists) like this greeting. This slogan was used by those who were allied with Nazi Germany during World War II. These were Bandera members, followers of Stepan Bandera, the leader of the OUN. As it is now - the modern famous Ukrainian song "Our Father Bandera". If you are Ukrainian, you don't have to answer)

[@igorvoloshin3406]

@@katedebt9150 as well you'd know that the alliance was broken immediately in June 1941 when Nazi Germany refused to support Ukrainian independence. Bandera was imprisoned by Nazis and his followers were declared outlaws and were persecuted until the end of the war. So the Tribunal of Nuremberg in 1945 had nothing to say against Bandera and OUN.

[@tobiasberlin759]

@@katedebt9150 no, didnt know that. Anyways, it just means "Long Live Ukraine", right? So its perfectly fine to say it

[@katedebt9150]

@@tobiasberlin759 The Nazi slogan of the Second World War, which was used by the accomplices of Hitler's army, is this normal? The first time I won't find what to answer) but you are honest

[@lofnouk]

Reminds me of the days during the Iran/Iraq war where some conscripts were sent to the front with big novelty keys. They were told that these were the keys to heaven.

[@zoom777]

ISIS were getting a better deal "72 virgins"

[@PragerFenster]

My heart is aching for these brave soldiers, seeing the toll this totally insane war is having on them. Wishing them to prevail in record time while losing as few of them as possible. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 from Germany 🇩🇪

[@roderickthered4981]

It's not insane from an economics point of view. Its sadder, that humans have to fight over resources (the Eastern Ukraine is one of the most resource rich places on earth.) But, as my economics teacher used to say, 'resources are scarce, and mans greed is infinite.' - the real reason for all wars, even though they are often disguised to the people as being about more motivational things such as religion, good vs evil, freedom and democracy, or protection and survival (as in the Iraq war and the WOMD threat.) Putin's no different and using the same excuses for the same reasons our ancestors fought over access to a stream or fertile land.

[@austindarrenor]

Russia can never win this. Not with Ukraine being backed by 40 countries around the world including NATO. And Putin knows that just by the use of one single nuke then Russia gets vaporized.

[@roderickthered4981]

@@austindarrenor No side can truly win it - only claim winning it. We may never know who won it. There is a seminar by a professor somewhere on KZbin from 2015, that explains the troubles in the Ukraine and Crimea. He said, Putin doesn't need to invade the Ukraine. He just has to wreck it every few years to halt the West taking advantage of all the untapped resources it offers. People do not want to invest in unstable countries. However, the Russians leaving Ukraine will be seen as a victory for the Ukraine. My guess is, from reading all the news, not just western news, is that Russia will agree to leave in return for keeping the Crimea, a secret agreement for opening up canal routes to supply it with water, and some agreement not to join NATO. That is a win for Russia, but the Ukraine will claim a win in driving the Russians out.

[@roderickthered4981]

@@austindarrenor To answer your Nuke theory. It's not that simple. My dissertation for my economics degree was on M.A.D and how the most stable time in our history was when the Soviets, in 1949, developed their first nuclear bomb. That now is beginning to not be the case with the development of so many Tactical nuclear weapons - of which Russia has more than NATO combined; potentially including more advanced ones. It's no longer the case that if one tactical nuclear weapon is fired on the battle ground that a government would press the doomsday button. Only someone very naive would think this. Trump realised this when he was in office, and widened the budget, but was it too late? Putin may well have struck at precisely the right time. Not that they would be used, but it's a psychological card up the sleeve. There would be an unacceptable number of deaths on the battlefield should NATO put boots on the ground - in theory, without doomsday weapons being used, as there would be no incentive to wipe out the human race even if you were losing.

[@austindarrenor]

@@roderickthered4981 The way it's been going for 9 mos now if Russia's military continues to get beaten down with massive war dead, loss of equipment and humiliated maybe Putin's inner circle will get exasperated and decide just to get rid of the guy once and for all. Putin's a relic of the old Soviet USSR. Probably 90% of Russians want to be integrated with Eu for its freedom and prosperity. Most of the population of Russia is to the west and geographically are part of Eu and that's where they belong and they know it.

[@aghostyboi3075]

that tank looks awesome with the ghillie all over it.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

They had to kill and skin over 20 Russian snipers to get make it.

[@borgessantoscardoso3010]

Esses ucranianos, são fera guerreiros, vcs já venceram essa guerra.

[@JAnx01]

2:09 - NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YOU CUT OFF THE BEST PART - the start-up of that awesome 5-cylinder engine.

[@todd3205]

We are with you, good people of Ukraine.

[@t10claytempered16]

You can see the exhaustion in their faces...but also a smile or two. I see that attitude and know that all these tough heroes need is a hot meal, some coffee and they'll be set for more ass kicking. You guys inspire me. God Bless you all. Go GET some!

[@wealthbuilder59]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Keep up the great job Thanks for your service

[@geshtunga]

Courage, has been redefined by Ukrainians. Huge respect for the generations who have stepped forward to combat pure evil.

[@markusrother5577]

They lived under russian bondage for three centuries. They know what that means. They know what they're fighting for. They remember the centuries of terror, the famine, the deportations, the russification. They'll never go back. Putin and Russia already lost Ukraine. Ukraine will be free of Russia. Forever.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Amazing video, Radio Free Europe. Thanks for the consistently great coverage of this awful war!

[@TheCool_Guy23]

Jesus, has Russia really gone back to the days of handing one soldier a rifle, and the second, ammunition?

[@alexablnk7033]

I dedicate my comment to all the miserable commentators and Ukrainian prostitutes! Now Russia is at war not with fucking Ukraine, but with a large bloc of NATO and its allies who supply mercenaries, weapons, supplies and just move your brains for once and think why America has clung to this unfortunate Ukraine, which as a country is insignificant! Country of beggars and drug addicts!

[@steelrolex]

Pure and simply they are the soul of the Ukrainian defenders-I don’t think there’s any more well motivated and battle proven soldiers. If they only could have modern western tanks they should make clean house in no time✌️

[@lulutileguy]

grim work

[@stevengreen9536]

On the modern battlefield numbers are no longer the determining factor for victory. You think after a few centuries Russia would have learned this lesson. But i guess not.

[@cpssee]

Classic russia, they just keep feeding the meat grinder.

[@hunter111uk]

A great Report as usual from this Channel, thank you, Slava Ukraini

[@steveharrell2871]

As always, excellent reporting!

[@miriamweller812]

It's literally an US propaganda outlet you are watching here. 100% made to fool idiots with lies.

[@steveharrell2871]

@@miriamweller812 guide me, oh mighty Miriam. In your great wisdom, who has the only true news? Besides the npr.

[@aosigal8704]

Stay safe soldiers of truth....God blessed you all. Victory to Ukraine.

[@thePronto]

Good luck to those guys.

[@DANIELWAGNER-tr1vh]

WELL DONE -PUSH FORWEDS BROTHERS -WE WILL FREE ALL UKRAINE FULL !!!SLAVA UKRAINE !!!💙💛💙💛💯💯✌✌✌

[@dave499]

Warriors! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 🇺🇲

[@mehusla]

“50 shells a day” wow

[@jenskruse1475]

No body should go through what Ukrainians, and Russian conscripts are going through. Only way is to send more wepons, tanks and antiaicraft. Go Ukraine, go democracy.

[@mikek.1761]

Ukraine and democracy don't go together

[@omegaz3393]

@Mike K. External voting monitors would DC disagree with you. The issue is Ukraine does have an infestation of Oligarchs. But they are slowly being eradicated. Less then 80 today and all targeted.

[@user-cp1qi4wy7j]

@@mikek.1761 у нас в Украине свободные выборы и прямое голосование. у нас нет комиссии выборщиков, как в архаичной и отсталой Америке. Ты и мозг несовместимы. Привет из Киева, дурак.

[@mikek.1761]

@@omegaz3393 democracy is not that you can elect politicians into parliament. KYIV, Jan 6 2022 (Reuters) - Ukraine's pro-Western opposition accused President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of autocratic behaviour on Thursday after a court froze the assets of Zelenskiy's predecessor Petro Poroshenko and two television channels that once belonged to him. The Associated Press • 13/05/2021 A top Ukrainian opposition politician with close links to Russian President Vladimir Putin was placed under house arrest Thursday, days after being charged with treason. Viktor Medvedchuk, who heads the Opposition Platform for Life party, the largest opposition force in parliament, denies the charges brought against him last week and says they're politically motivated. The Guardian Sun 20 Mar 2022 Eleven Ukrainian political parties have been suspended because of their links with Russia, according to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The country’s national security and defence council took the decision to ban the parties from any political activity. Most of the parties affected were small, but one of them, the Opposition Platform for Life, has 44 seats in the 450-seat Ukrainian parliament. The Guardian Sun 3 Oct 2021 Revealed: ‘anti-oligarch’ Ukrainian president’s offshore connections This article is more than 1 year old Volodymyr Zelenskiy has railed against politicians hiding wealth offshore but failed to disclose links to BVI firm. The Pandora papers, leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and shared with the Guardian as part of a global investigation however, suggest Zelenskiy is rather similar to his predecessors. Looks like systematic eradication of opposition and continuation in the oligarchy practices.

[@mikek.1761]

@@user-cp1qi4wy7j when you have no arguments you decline to swearing.

[@inthefaceofdanger3160]

A lot of the more modern tanks, like the Leopard II, M1 Abrams, and Challenger 2, use 120mm rounds which cost about $4,000 a piece. Some tanks with larger shells like the a lot of the Russian tanks, use 125mm rounds which can cost about $6,500. The Ukrainians use 50 rounds a day. That is 200,000 a day on 120mm tank rounds, and 325,000 for 50 of the 125mm rounds.

[@glenspryszak6005]

They probably get a big discount for bulk purchases.......

[@Inkling777]

One member of that tank crew referred to their "trophy" rounds. I suspect that means they came from the Russians.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

That might be what it cost the Russians to manufacture them, then they donated them to Ukraine.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Destroying the enemy and throwing him off your lands? Priceless. For everything else, there’s Master Ca- -uh, Lend/Lease.

[@yurinator4411]

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte

[@evilfingers4302]

Cannon Fodder is what the Mobiks are used for.

[@sergvet]

Так тро на фронте с мая

[@jrm8206]

Get the white paint ready for these plx. Gonna be action packed winter.

[@aka3eka]

That tired look of the tanker at the end of the video... straight into the soul. Let the force be with these brave Ukrainian warriors!

[@patricktoulze1274]

From Canada 🇨🇦 - Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 - Home of the Braves!🥇- You are standing up for all of us in the democratic world. Ukrainian are Heroes! - Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 & Free Russia from Putin 🇷🇺

[@papieznik21]

I can't tell - is it a T-64BV or a captured T-80? Anyways I'm glad it's being put to good use, Slava Ukraine!

[@sailor7958]

its T-34 )))

[@tonk3841]

@@sailor7958 nah its a bt-5

[@darrenprong2632]

Ive only just started to learn how to identifiy the difference...look up The Red Effect for better info...looks to me like a T-72. take that with a grain of salt however, as we dont get a really good look at the tank itself. 1:49 is a fairly good look though.

[@SmedleyDouwright]

I think it is a T-64 because it had the engine exhaust at the back of the tank and it looked like it had the small T-64 type road wheels.

[@sergvet]

Так и тактических знаков нет , масксет набросала, походу там на броне может и свастон. Одежда чистая, нет даже знаков укроармии, или эмблемы соединения. Долго к съемкам готовили.

[@p.steven2413]

Brave and Strong Ukrainian Soldiers ! Stay Blessed and Destroy All Russian Forces . Bye

[@flutsjah]

Keep up the great work!

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

Long live Ukraine, all of it, including Crimea! Much respect from Canada.

[@donfluso9042]

💙💛 the bravest people on that planet

[@annaylitalo6564]

👍🇺🇦💛💙🙏💙💛🇺🇦👍

[@coli386]

Good Channel. Subtitles like that are wellcome. Thank you !

[@shornandkenny]

That was a very enlightening video for me. Unimaginable how my life differs from this. Balls of steel

[@adafalvo7482]

Speriamo che arriva un miracolo per finire tutto questo che un grande grande dolore 😂io prego a Dio di fare un miracolo per il mondo intero un abbraccio con tutto il mio cuore xo xo ❤❤❤ ❤

[@harrishunter9923]

That tank crew look like they unlocked the premium camo from all the xp farming they been doing

[@MarcosElMalo2]

That camo looks like it would be right at home in the Rose Parade.

[@e-s7910]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦👍👍🙏

[@jgranders3143]

They look soooo exhausted.😢

[@Purelylogical1]

Stay safe boys, love from Canada. SLAVA UKRAINI!!

[@ironseabeelost1140]

Great work.

[@thefastandthedead1769]

Brave men all. Slava Ukraini!

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

Ukrainian troops make me so proud! If I were 50 years younger I would immigrate to Ukraine! I'd love to be part of a budding democracy instead of a dying one! #UkraineForever #UkraineStrong

[@sailor7958]

and old donkeys welcome at any time 😁

[@andreibalaban3643]

Hate to break it to you, but Ukraine, like most of Eastern Europe but to an even worse degree, is suffering from insane levels of corruption and a fearsome demographic collapse. I fear that even if they beat Russia back they'll still nearly dissapear as a nation in the long run.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

@@sailor7958 as I said, if I were only 50 years younger. But hell, if I were 50 years younger I'd be over there fighting along with the Ukrainian military!

[@droiduser1984]

@@andreibalaban3643 no they won't Germany hosted an International Conference on Rebuilding Ukraine already. They will have new modern infrastructure, buildings and trading partners that respect and admire them for their bravery, resourcefulness, courage and spirit Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@8Ayelet]

Well, you can help our democracy to live,chow about that? We need your help. Seriously!🇺🇸

[@AdamElisabethHass]

Slava Ukraini!

[@donquixote1502]

They look tired, no wonder! They are doing a fantastic job. SLAVA UKRAINE 💙💛

[@LOOSEbowelz]

imagine being in a land where the enemy knows the land like the back of their hand and you being a noob... 😭

[@TheStockwell]

They're probably struggling to master the subtleties of Google Earth. "Dmitry, according to Google, we're in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Take a look around - do you see the Jack Daniel's distillery?" 🤔

[@jaelon0983]

@@TheStockwell "no nikolai, there is only the sprite factory, i think we took a left instead of a right"

[@guycalgary7800]

Are you talking about american forces in the middle east ?

[@aprilschwartz4621]

God bless the Warriors with safety and victory. Slava Ukraine!

[@dellanpinegrove6178]

Russian troops just need to go back to Moscow. I feel sorry for some of those troops that are in there. They didn’t ask to be they were conscripted to fight Putin‘s war. I’m glad that quite a few of them are taking advantage of the surrender program so that they can have a future with their families.

[@jannejohansson3383]

Beware with those rus. They shown how dangerous they could be with only a hammer. Keep grinding every day and every hour, sooner it ends then.

[@marshwetland3808]

Interesting view of the situation, and of "our guys" even though I'm a Canadian in Canada.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

This daily grind of killing endless streams of enemy soldiers affects people badly. They will need a lot of help when this nightmare is over.

[@jaywulf]

That last lingering shot on the wedding ring (on what I assume was the tank commander, because of his age/experience). He has a wife and likely adult kids. Hope they see Dad for Xmas.

[@benerval7]

A good tactic is to let the conscripts go. When they return to Russia, they will tell the people what is really happening. The professional troops are more likely to keep their mouths shut. capture or destroy them at every opportunity.

[@Cass98799]

You think Putin would let them return alive to spread truth?

[@TheTrueAdept]

No, they'll be just rounded up and either executed as deserters or forced back into battle, this time with barrier troops behind them. The best way to win is to capture the surrendered conscripts then, once the war is over, send them back to Russia. Basically pull what the Germans did against the Russian Empire/Republic back in WW1. Once the cease fire is enforced, send the POWs back and watch the fireworks.

[@danielelewin9304]

When the russian POW phone to their relatives, they often don’t believe them. When some ukrainiens phone to their relatives in Russia, they are not believed too. Russian TV tells the truth.

[@gazzabnaki]

Good luck and Glory to Ukraine 🥝

[@pczarn]

Ukrainians you are heroes. You're fighting for whole Europe. Stay strong.

[@jcee2259]

Are happy Ukrainians have camo' for mobile units now that seasonal leaf is scarce. Not a perfect solution but better than none. I hope the civilian population has been put to using white fabric to make warm attire that blends if amid snow. Ditto, atop vehicles.

[@joeyahoo3902]

American's speak English...Should Charles be their new king?

[@johnwright7895]

You are a yahoo.🤪🥴🤯

[@joeyahoo3902]

@@johnwright7895 Thanks Bud!...Can't be wrong with a name like wright.

[@AJ-et3vf]

great video. thank you

[@ismaelbrosas2621]

Salute to all Ukrainian soldiers for their bravery.

[@PierreDolniety]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@brucecirving]

At this stage the war is starting to feel like a video game where the algorithm has matched a super experienced group of players against total noobs. Slava Ukraine!

[@seanhiggins978]

What a great crew. I hope they make it all the way.