Update from Ukraine | ruzzia Loses their BEST TANKS here

[@DenysDavydov]

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[@darenyoung1872]

How many miles is it from the Ukraine front line to the steel plant?

[@path1024]

Poo Tin is worse, but...

[@darenyoung1872]

Did that guy get up or did he get killed?

[@path1024]

... don't trust...

[@path1024]

American

[@BeniBen]

As a former Artilleryman in the Marines... looks like a "fire for effect" or "immediate suppression" mission with a good forward observer or combined arms either way it's impressive.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

the video was their eyes in the sky, it painted the coordinates and the computers on the M777s positioned the guns then *blam* everyone let loose…the fact that tanks got hit while in motion was just icing on the cake, the real target was chaos and devastation

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Impressive firing. Note that there are very few drop downs "out in the field". Fire a grenade and correct the angle.... Not bad but this way, picking the targets like this.... Highly impressive.

[@obsidianjane4413]

It helps when your targets considerately stay on and just go down the well marked road. Its astonishing how stupid they are.

[@goofmanmadfunny]

thank you for you're service devil dog!!

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

@@obsidianjane4413 Thanks they are. Don't tell them!

[@spacetexan1667]

I love how you can translate these videos for us man! a trustworthy source for translation of these events!

[@ed-te1fp]

Impressive. Could be some Western weapons involved, but without brave and motivated people handling them, equipment is not enough. Good for the Ukrainian warfighters.

[@cactusjack1943]

The Ukrainian military are well trained in ballistics. Learning a new piece of gear is the easy part.

[@triadwarfare]

Agree. Even if the afghan army was dumped a shtton of western weapons, it doesn't matter because they gave up when their president left the country.

Afghanistan had the best weapons but they were all cowards 😕

[@leonieromanes7265]

@@mohamednoaman8082 yes, whatever the size of the forces, it's different when people are defending their homeland. Ukrainians are defending their home.

[@badmonkey2222]

@@triadwarfare the us only lost 2401 soldiers in 20 years in Afghanistan, Russia lost that in the first hour in Ukraine. The US dominated the battlefield in Afghanistan for all of this 20 years ask the over 100,000 dead Taliban who won. And it was Trump that made the deal to pull out of Afghanistan and he also released 5,000 terrorists to go back to Afghanistan.

[@oscare.quiros6349]

Thank you for translating the soldiers. That really helped me understand the real conditions on the field.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Ukraine has the respect and admiration of the whole world. The heroism of your people is inspirational. Australia salutes the Ukrainian people 👍 #SlavaUkraini

[@sovereign126]

I won't put that much effort into praise but from another Australian, #slavaukraini

[@KyleMontanaro]

For me, the biggest mystery remains how Kharkiv, despite its proximity to the Russian border, has held up so well. It is incredible.

[@TheRogueEmpire]

they dont have complete air superiority probably, and maybe they wanted to take it in one piece because they still want to annex the whole country.

[@dennisgarber]

The city, according to Ukrainian troops, is said to be well fortified.

[@Mrfailstandstil]

russian troops actually got incide Kharkiv in the first days but got eliminated by uaf, then they tried to encircle the city but got owned too, but the real miracle of holding up is the town of Sumy north from Kharkiv, there were no uaf forces there and actual civil people stopped invasion

[@Streamcatcher]

@@Mrfailstandstil nice

[@mtnbound2764]

If russia had started the offensive from the east, they may have been able to take kahkiv, but they screwed up by trying to quickly take keiv, and then had to back track and start an offensive from the east, giving tome for ukraine to ramp up defenses.

[@jeffbreezee]

As an artillery guy I can tell you that it's very difficult to hit a moving target with an arty round. Even Excalibur. The moving tank hits were most likely from an ATGM. Artillery hits were in support.

[@thecuttingsark5094]

I think they were US drones. Manned by US personnel but the USA can deny this because of the Arty strike.

[@DAndyLord]

@@thecuttingsark5094 Why on Earth would the USA take such a foolish risk?

[@oldquaker]

@@thecuttingsark5094 trust me, you will know when you get bombed by USA and it will not be like this.

[@CorporalCookie]

Yeah, artillery isn't that precise. You give them a grid and they'll make existing in that area very unpleasant, but they aren't going to hit a moving target intentionally.

[@vencdee]

@@thecuttingsark5094 I would say that it might be the Switchblade 600 which has Javelin head. Not an US drone. Or as written above, NLAW launched by somebody before the place of attack.

[@augustaj3952]

Thank you for the update☆ Grueling live combat videos, but very interesting to see the courage of the Ukranian forces. 🇺🇦

[@antoniograncino3506]

We have been seeing body cam footage from police officers for a few years now, but actual body cam from frontline combat, that is amazing. Gives us in the comfort of our homes more of a feel for what these brave souls fighting for their homeland are going through. Слава Україні !

[@troychabot3414]

Denys ❤️ the best coverage of this terrible situation on the internet! I feel so terrible for you, your family and all Ukrainians/allies fighting the good fight! You are of huge importance to this war. Keep up the fantastic work! Much ❤️ from New Hampshire USA

[@laurenh0tgirlsvlogtapme585]

the way she looks at you bro

[@russell4370]

Think about how Obama depleted our military in the United States, we probably wouldn't have had enough equipment to send the Ukrainian military IF President Trump didn't rebuild our military equipment, 🤔 Thank God we had a great President 4 years of TRUMP..... HE WILL BE BACK....!

[@SweetHavok]

Unfortunately they left themselves open to attack, no one was pulling security, especially their rear. Also they exposed themselves a lot by trying to run across the open area without laying enough suppressive cover fire. And on top of that when they did lay some cover fire, they crossed in front of the person who was firing. Hopefully this is just an isolated incident, but they need to work on tactics and roles and responsibilities when responding to direct fire.

[@sillysad3198]

this!

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

No... They should remain stupid and fertilize Ukrainian fields...

[@cactusjack1943]

I concur. You do that in paint ball or even laser tag. That's not NATO level training there though we can't know the whole picture of events. Why didn't they take out that tank though? It would have disrupted the entire battle space to their advantage. Frankly, it's one of the more disturbing videos I've seen so far in this war. Guy got hit while they were standing around.

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

I mean, they are fighting for over 2 months now. I am pretty sure many of the well trained units have suffered quite a lot of attrition.

[@rdg665]

Did that guy get hit ?

[@richid7820]

Nice video, it is also nice to see how the Ukrainian army is working. Stay safe, you are going to win.🇺🇦💪🏻🇺🇦💪🏻🇺🇦💪🏻🇺🇦

[@mikesimmons2395]

Ukraine is still loosing if you believe everything the main steam media churns out you'd believe Ukraine is only loosing civilians.

[@richid7820]

@@mikesimmons2395 Ukraine is gaining terrain in the north east if you didn’t know. They are gaining a lot of terrain in Kharkiv oblast and the russians are still in almost the same place for weeks. So, Ukraine is winning for now, and they are going to win the war.What I am telling you now is something that you are not going to find on RT or Sputnik.

[@nativespirit4942]

Probably, maby, perhaps not sure, looks like. Just one tank. Yep So much money gone into ashes. Russia has destroyed almost all sites from where US NATO military supplies come including the ralstations. Ukraine will run out of all supplies soon. That is why there are no more videos of supplies arriving to Ukraine Even US government said they wont deploy more supplies not to escalate further conflicts, why they said that because they will NEVER admit their failure. Russia many times warned the US to stop sending supplies or they will act, and they are.

[@richid7820]

@@nativespirit4942 No, russia hasn’t destroyed all the supplies from other countries to Ukraine, and, no, we still watch videos of the US sending weapons to Ukraine, if you didn’t noticed, Biden has authorized the land lease of weapons to Ukraine and the plan to start sending more weapons and more letal ones in the following days. Ukraine is not going to bee in lack of weapons in the following months, instead, their are going to have more weapons. Th US hasn’t stopped sending weapons to Ukraine. And Ukraine and the US and more countries haven’t failed, instead, is Russia the country that is loosing territory in Ukraine.

[@trevorcrook5753]

Deluded

[@squgieman]

Those german vehicles are Marder 1 IFVs, they can carry up to 6 infantry dismounts and have a 20mm auto cannon + Milan ATGM launcher

[@mowabb]

😮

[@justiceforall2054]

anti tank weapons can change the outcome of war

[@joyjoy534]

Those Marder IFVs are being phased out by Puma IFV.

[@grisu_go1205]

@@joyjoy534 they are not completly phased out at the moment. There are still a lot of in the german army.

[@UndSieBewegt]

A Link to the Mader in the german wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marder_(Sch%C3%BCtzenpanzer)

[@leigh-annhall5693]

I'm so sad to see what' s happening in you beautiful country. You're right. The Ukrainian guys are so brave and smart. Always in my thoughts an prayers. From south Africa. Slava Ukraine.

[@greggcarrier5831]

Love the lend lease , May God protect Ukraine . May Ukraine receive everything and every kind of equipment needed to remove invaders from Ukraine .

[@muttley7196]

Why do you think God would support the killing of any human beings? Unless you are on about some other God? The one I was taught about sent down some commandments and one of them was “thou shall not kill “ he even sent his son down to promote peace! So who is this other god?

[@DR-pu5hm]

Laser guided artillery is incredible to watch. The sheer accuracy of that is crazy. Hitting a moving target with direct hits with a 25-30 second shell travel time is mind boggling.

[@the-zilla]

that's has to be the Excalibur guided shell

[@poppyh0tgirlsvlogtapme498]

8 тыс.

[@laurenh0tgirlsvlogtapme585]

Hope you’re doing well Alphonso

[@williamzk9083]

It could also just be a claymore mine.

[@joetrapp9187]

12:40 Wow, I was just telling a friend in Ukraine that they should get a bunch of electric mountain bikes for commando raids. The British Army has been training with them.

[@mandelorean6243]

A secret a fee hunters have in the states... Electric bikes.. Quiet.. Even wheels crunching ground doesn't sound like feet, doesn't spook elk like feet... Just like riding a horse... Elk don't mind, unless they smell you

[@Fishpizza1212]

Those electric dirt bikes look incredible for covert missions attacking supply trucks behind enemy lines. Totally silent, wont hear them coming until you are within shouting distance at night. The NLAWs can shoot much further than the a man can hear the electric bike.

[@joetrapp9187]

@@mandelorean6243 They are also smaller and easier to camouflage than a horse, and cheaper. Their website sells the civilian version for $4,500. Also won't spook from the sounds of war, and if a horse gets injured....well, you have a fighting chance to fix a bike. I think Ukraine still needs to continuously evolve their asymmetric warfare and this feels similar to the ski fighters during WWII.

[@TheMrPhiladelphia]

US military used a Diesel KLR. They got rid of that program quick to loud . IED setup will liquefy you. Electric bike is nice an quiet. But shit I wouldn’t want to ride a motorcycle in a war zone.

[@hectoOut]

Electric mountain bike! Don't be a slacki haha

[@agh0x01]

The great thing about the electric bikes is that they should be very quiet compared to ordinary motorbikes. Good for surprise attacks.

[@69Phuket]

Can't beat leg power though.. And good exercise. OK .. Not on on haul with equipment. But I get your point. Slava Ukraine. (they are fighting for us too)

[@julianlawson9237]

good point!

[@polarisation]

@@69Phuket it can definetly beat leg power but the range and most importantly being able to stand behind cover is harder

[@New0Kids0Nitro100]

And also good for the enviroment

[@vencdee]

@@New0Kids0Nitro100 this is the last think you check in the battle 😁unless you're hardcore eco guy 🙄

[@rantanplan178]

12:15 It's a German IFV called "Marder" It has a 20mm autocannon - sounds weak to modern standards but it has a cyclic rate of 1000 rounds per minute, which kinda makes up for its lack in caliber. It also has a secondary MG as usually and can/will be equipped with MILAN ATGM. The high rate of fire on the main gun goes back to the idea of using it in limited anti-aircraft role as well. Helicopters should avoid getting too close to it. Over it's entire service time, it was a much beloved vehicle by german armored/motorized infantry (Panzergrenadiere) It's not a Puma though, which is Germany's current IFV. @Denys Germany is also sending "Gepard" AAA Tanks, which are comparable to Russia's Tunguska-M1 system. Gepard uses a bigger caliber with it's twin barreled 35mm guns but has no SA missiles. It's been similarly liked by those who served on them and next to it's AA role, it's pretty capable in ground combat as well. 35mm with the same cyclic rate as "Marder" gun is devastating. Slava Ukraine! - Greetz from Germany

[@wenzelsralf]

See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marder_(infantry_fighting_vehicle)

[@RustyDust101]

My brother was a tank driver of the Marder Spähpanzer in the early 80's.

[@starseed8087]

Wenn die denn mal Munition für den Gepard finden. Scholz verzögert hier doch fast jede Lieferung an die Ukraine

[@RustyDust101]

@@starseed8087 Die Munition für den Gepard wird in der Schweiz hergestellt. Und bisher ist die Produktion dort noch nicht wieder angelaufen. Außerdem wehrt sich die Schweiz, selbst über Umwege, Kriegsgerät oder Munition in ein aktives Kriegsgebiet zu versenden, weil sie damit (zu recht) um ihren Neutralitätsstatus fürchte. Weshalb die bisherigen Nachlieferungen an Deutschland aus Schweizer Beständen ebenfalls noch nicht in Deutschland eingetroffen sind. Deshalb wurden viele Alliierte Nationen, welche den Gepard gekauft haben, kontaktiert, ob sie Munition an Deutschland liefern könnten. Auch wenn ich mit Scholz nicht einverstanden bin, ist nicht alles sein Fehler, ok? Bitte hinter die Kulissen kucken, und nicht nur Stammtischargumente auftischen. Wäre wirklich hilfreich.

[@astellios1748]

I hope our country will also send Wiesel 1A2 and Ozelot to suport Ukraine. Both very small vehicles with great anti air or anti tank capabilitys. The small size make the vehicles very easy to maintain in compare to a Gepard and much harder to find. Especially the Wiesel 1A2 has great effect on russian tanks with tandem rockets.

[@davidhuerta1846]

I love you Ukraine 🇺🇦! You show the world your hearts and courage! Keep fighting for your Democracy....the free world is here for ya! Glory to Ukraine!

[@jimrogers5774]

I think that was a trap for the first convoy ambush, the trap was that the road may have been laid with mines as well as artillery hits, that's why that running vehicle was blown it may have ran over a mine!

[@JasonWolfeYT]

I suspect this is a combined arms ambush. Artillery coming in, but also ATGM + mines. As soon as they got to the "X", Ukranians fired everything they have. Artillery barrage would protect the ATGM team as they line up the shot.

[@HereticalKitsune]

Sounds about right, aye. Gotta work together with all your arms to win.

[@truthiswhat1]

yup..

[@Doctorbeermaker]

yeah, I thought mines as well. You would be astonishingly lucky to hit a tank at speed with artillery

[@PamelaContiGlass]

Indeed. No way artillery can hit a fleeing tank. I should know. It was my job in 1979/80 and although technology has advanced, even the GPS guided shell couldn't pull that off, given flight time. Even a direct hit from a bit far away would be very tricky. Mine or missile makes more sense.

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

Unless we gave them the laser guided munitions.... We said we didn't...😏

[@cruzincondo3395]

Those troops standing around jaw-jacking put themselves in grave danger. When the leader says “do it” (NLAW) then DO IT! One reply could be OK, but arguing almost got ’em all picked off.

[@andreascj73]

No, you got that wrong. The shooter makes the decision. That's a western doctrine. If he cannot make the shot, he shouldn't shoot. And if he cannot approach unseen, he shouldn't approach. It is the leader's responsibility to lead his men into the correct position.

[@PaulHousego]

Gotta love them bikes, and their potential to help the Ukrainians. Thanks Germany. Slava Ukraini.

[@russingle1340]

Man I thought our freedom fighter was hit.glad he is ok.Slava Ukraini

[@grimblegromblethegnome]

I really like those bikes! I haven't even considered using electric bikes like that. Quiet and super useful. And wow 150 km per charge and up to 100 km/hr? Cool.

[@micko11154]

Great for SF stealth ops!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Good range

[@wombatdk]

150km per charge under ideal circumstances, when going 10km/h, being pushed, with a rider weighing no more than 1kg. Realistically? Maybe 50km. They're trash, like all EVs.

[@mikesunderland9145]

@@wombatdk - Talk to me in 10 years when the internal combustion engine is no longer being made because EVs are cheaper and more efficient. They are close now. It will take a while to phase them out, but EVs will be better in all aspects, including price, in 2 years.

[@uptowndisco2]

@@wombatdk Have you even tried one ? I own an E Motorbike and it is nothing like you describe , better a silent reasonably fast silent bike escaping through forest than a loud Xcross bike that can be heard and route traced from Km's away , it is the future lol

[@lorax8172]

The precise shots very well may be landmines/IED. Ambushing the convoy right when it reaches the mined area is a good strategy, you get them panicking so they don't notice the mines. Either the arty or the mines will get them

[@Mrfailstandstil]

wow never thought about it, but for this tactic to work there should be a reliable info on a conwoy path to set up mines, right?

[@vencdee]

Very good remark ! To me it seems like more than a valid theory.

[@lorax8172]

@@Mrfailstandstil Russia is fairly predictable with their road use, also they rarely use encrypted communication so its fairly easy to get intelligence

[@lorax8172]

@@vencdee thanks. I'm already a 2 star keyboard general

[@vadagget]

Yeah, I suspect the running tank hit a landmine

[@ghieveluz3771]

Thanks Dennis for the news!!! Glory Ukraine!!!

[@j.artiste8596]

Stay brave Ukraine 🇺🇦. Much love from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@ivannavi8154]

Wow, that covering fire went straight across the head of one of the infantrymen, really bloody close. Scary stuff but they obviously all got out of there safely.

[@sovereign126]

Yeah I shit myself looking at that like fuck you're gonna dome your buddy. Pleased he didn't.

[@thadludwiczak4535]

You are doing a great service for those of us who cannot be there. Thank you.

[@innismack9398]

That platoon commander shouting commands drew the enemy fire. In close urban combat you have to whisper and give signals. Voices can give away your position. God bless the Ukrainians!

[@ohiampuja9246]

We had hand signs in x army

[@TheEvertw]

That's what I thought when the video started, and I though that it would be fine because they published the video... They still have a few things to learn, but they are most definitely brave.

[@ItchyTrigahFingah]

That was really poorly commanded not only was he screaming like an idiot he also wasn’t commanding after receiving fire. No real cover fire to allow them to move positions only a small amount of suppression fire after receiving contact and then they all just stand there and start running with no communication. These definitely aren’t professional soldiers!

[@amalekited]

Yeah wtf are they screaming at each other. Arguing against commanders orders nonetheless.

[@poppyh0tgirlsvlogtapme498]

You both Never disappoint when it comes to humor

[@LEONDELASIERRA1]

They had to use different types of weapons on that tank convoy! It was so accurate.

[@halfalligator6518]

I would bet it was a javelin that took out the running tank. Artillery + javelin (or NLAW) ambush is a great combo it would seem. Watching from our computer screens, it's hard to imagine the utter chaos and confusion these attacks would cause.

[@Wasting0259]

I hope your country wins this fast my friend. You people deserve it. Good luck from Pensacola, Florida.

[@stevenrobidas]

Thank you Denys -- I appreciate you giving these updates. Be safe Ukraine! My heart is sad, this war is so pointless.

[@clavo3352]

Another important video Denys! Be great to have a shoulder holster to hold an NLAW, while riding an Ebike, so it can be fired from the handlebars! Success to Ukraine !

[@davegordon6943]

Haha that would be awesome

[@artmathias9725]

@@davegordon6943 would definitely bring a new meaning to "CLEAR BEHIND".

[@cameroncurrie7208]

I am impressed with thier skill.. great job guys.

[@jeromejooste3493]

Great info Denys. Thanks for keeping us up to date with what is happening on the ground. Keep safe.

[@kcgeil]

Sending Ukraine love from the UK. We are all thinking of you and wish you swift victory.

[@darkonc2]

one of the nicest things about those bikes is that, being electric, they would also allow very *quiet* movement.

[@s0ulshot]

I would guess them being used by recon guys with equipment to mark enemy locations real time and let it rain on them.

[@mpfemia]

I love the bikes! I was lucky to have worked with some Ukrainian software developers in the past. That history and the development of these bikes only prove how innovative and technologically savvy Ukrainians are. Their innovation can also be seen in the anti tank weapon they have created as well as upgrading of the captured heavy weapons and armor the Russians left behind. Such innovation, I am sure, will be put towards creating an economic power in the future. When Ukraine wins this conflict, the Russians will soon be incredibly jealous. No one will want to do business with the Russians because all they do is destroy and kill. Ukrainians on the other hand, have shown their ability create, innovate and lead. As long as Ukraine has a welcoming democracy and rule of law, they will be the envy of the world after this conflict is over.

[@trollmcclure1884]

@@josephblomeister3040 I'd invest now and buy the bike if I could afford it

[@Mp57navy]

155mm laser guided. They hit so precisely, that can't be luck.

[@spacelemur7955]

The front-running tank looked like it hit a mine or IED. Several different arms were used.

[@HereticalKitsune]

The terror of urban warfare, so much cover, so many blind angles. The German transporter is a "Marder", a marten. Yes, we like to give our vehicles animal names. It comes with a 20mm auto cannon.

[@kettelbe]

Next, kitty kitty!

[@Mp57navy]

@@kettelbe Leopard. :D

[@HereticalKitsune]

@@Mp57navy Or Gepard/Cheetah for the flak tank, Fennek/fennec for a recon vehicle, Wolf is the trusty normal small truck, Luchs/Lynx and Fuchs/Fox are wheeled IFV and APC, and so on. ^^

[@globalcitizen8321]

Minute 3:08 : actually, it was hit in the back, at the engine, where the armour is less capable. On the other hand, the T-90M shares almost the same hull as the T-72. The turret however, is a completely different design, much better armoured. Think it is between 2 to 4 tons heavier than a T-72B.

[@laurenh0tgirlsvlogtapme585]

There was no second i didn‘t smile while watching this video

[@specvracer1]

It could have a turret 6tons heavier... clearly it doesn't matter when everything it sits goes up...

[@weakki5389]

Yes, it was hit in the back, not in the front.

[@Freedom2x462]

wow that's terrifying! No where to run! Those tanks are toast!

[@jeffbreezee]

You never shoot over your comrade like that! You run up next to him to give cover fire while another pulls him to cover.

[@oveidasinclair982]

LOL... the super T-90 Bolshevik tank, they made such a big deal when one of those tanks were hit in Syria with an early 1970's era US TOW missile, it took a direct hit, the crew made it, but the tank was a lost. That Ukrainian field unit commander has his act together, him and his men are good. All love and support for Ukraine from Canada !

[@cactusjack1943]

I'm wondering why they didn't immediately take out that tank. 100m is time enough for the NLAW to arm.

[@valenrn8657]

It's the T-90 "Vladimir".

[@oveidasinclair982]

The artillery shells are either laser guided copperhead, or the newer GPS guided, all you need to do is paint a target with a laser and Boom!

[@electrostatic1]

Ukraleo has a limited number of homemade laser guided shells

[@kevinverduci7600]

they received 20,000 155mm received long range gps shells for counter battery work. total of 100 m777 howitzers and a total of 140,000 high explosive and a few thousand illumination shells . it was on the US DOD website. that's alot of dead orgs

[@oveidasinclair982]

@@electrostatic1 The US made copperheads were produced back in the 80's & 90's, if the US transferred them to Ukraine, they would have transferred the laser designaters too.

[@oveidasinclair982]

@Turtle Racer either, or, Copperhead, or Excalibur both are just as deadly as the other, copperhead uses a laser and Excalibur GPS guidance. It all depends on how many the US wanted to release from it's own war fighting inventory, these weapons are not coming off the assembly line, but out of participating nations war stock inventories. The US has to worry about a potential hot war with the Maoist if they invade Taiwan, so it very well might be the copperhead being that they are older tech for the US.

[@joegilly1523]

Love the auto loaders. Great scrap when all of the Amo is cooked off.

[@salcano8188]

Dear Denys, Thank you so much for sharing this great info with us. Every time you post these videos it’s like poking President Pooptin right in his eyeball with a sharp thumb! May God keep you, your family, and your coworkers safe. Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦 💙💛

[@rolexmongerthethird]

5:00 wow, standing around 100 meters from a enemy tank having a lengthy discussion about what projectile to use on the tank. The end result, got noticed by the enemy and ambushed.

[@rangda_prime]

Yeah, that was not the most effective squad I've seen. It is better to be acting than sitting around arguing.

[@derKameramann]

@@rangda_prime This can happen to each Servant who is not a Militay Professional. Unusual Stress can result in a very long Fuse in a Persons Brain. And the one was obvious stunned in situation. But after being ambushed you can see that the Fireteam has all the basic skills dealing with close combat to retreat without fatal losses.

[@rangda_prime]

@@derKameramann I mean, I don't want to talk down on them, they're in a very hard situation and the stress must be enormous. Not saying I would have done better. I hope they all live to fight another day, to learn to be even better, win and get to go home to their families.

[@Bishop46066]

They say in Sweden that it was a Carl Gustaf anti-tank who destroyed the T-90M. I believe it is delivered from Canada because Sweden has not delivered any Carl Gustaf. We have deliverded smaller easy to handle "panzer-shots". I believe it has been a good day for Ukraini in this very sad war. Slava Ukraini.

[@mrmoostik]

Brother, can you please clear up for me why every swedish weapon is called a Carl Gustaf? It gets confusing. Greetings from NO, Slava Ukraini.

[@therapist6328]

Cheers from Canada

[@Spiritualwarfare587]

@@mrmoostik kings name

[@garythornbury9793]

@@mrmoostik Sweden makes great weapons

[@dianesevigny1381]

Canada welcome the kabomb from Sarnia Ontario Canada

[@marlinemendez9092]

Prayers for the brave Ukranian Soldiers!🙏🙏🙏❤️🇺🇦💙💛🙏🙏🙏❤️🇺🇦💙💛

[@piotrpodlesny2092]

Hallo Denise. I like your videos and comments very much. I was born in Poland and grew up in shades of soviet union. My family suffered from Stalin's regime. I mentioned this to tell that I couldn't believe how brave are ukrainian people and that I support them with all my heart. I have many ukrainian friends but also I know many russians and noticed their acceptance to that war. This is very sad. Please open eyes of those who support aggression on Ukraine. Keep good work. Please date each part. Usually "latest part" is not latest. Sorry for that comment but for old man like me is difficult to follow in case of watching old part as new one. Thanks again. Pete from NY

[@uweinhamburg]

Respect! You mention a few times that humans died in the destroyed tank - most others treat these videos as if they were part from a video game! Nobody should be killed in a war, no Ukrainians, no Russians.

[@gebus5633]

There might be more than just artillery involved in this action. Or alternatively, some of the artillery is using guided munitions that can actually target individual targets, while the rest are firing "dumb" shells for the more traditional area of effect. Impressive nonetheless.

[@YouD0ntSay]

modern Nato artillery grenades are precision guided. The howitzers are computer controlled and adj6st to target automsticslly once programmed and the ammo has sensors abd is guided. They hit within a 4m radius at 20km distance abd more. Meaning they can precisely hit a vehicle. Specisl ammo can identify armoured vehicles and h8t them even when they are moving fast.

[@cooldudecs]

It changes everything

[@vencdee]

@@YouD0ntSay But you can't change the target because they are GPS guided therefore they are locked to a position. You could change for long-distance but probably not for a target being only 1 kilometer away... Unlike Stugna-P or other laser guided ATGMS where you are aiming at the target all the time therefore moving targets are no problem.

[@patomahony9747]

@@vencdee from the footage it’s possible that camera operator/drone was painting the targets.

[@davidhimmelsbach557]

Based on the rate of fire, this looks like one battery of howitzers -- and they are firing smart shells of some type. That is, they have terminal homing capability. The drone that is videoing the shots is certainly the source for the fire missions. It could be laser designating this or that tank. After a few more days of this -- expect Russians to just start jumping out of their machines -- to flee everywhere.

[@YouD0ntSay]

No time to jump put in a MRSI attack, when multiple targets are destroyed simultaneously in a precision strike. Expect to see more of this once the PzH-2000 is in action.

[@fatalityin1]

The nato smart artillery ammunition (it is literally called smart btw) selects targets by itself, you can't controll it. It has disadvantages, because the final 155mm explosive glides down on a parachute, detaches itself from the chute at around 100 meters when it found a target and uses thrusters to hit its decided target. The risk of friendly fire is very high (that ammunition is now also 20 years old and you can't expect it to differenciate friend from foe) and the "AI" in the shell is know to target less importants targets like cars or infantry instead of tanks. It is basically the european computer based new iteration of the US cancelled Sadarm and the precursor of the currently produced US loitering drones. It is most likely not excalibur but smart (the laser and gps guided artillery would have lost tracking, because that tank drove through smoke and still was hit with pinpoint accuracy) while all those other shells went poof far off its target

[@vencdee]

@@fatalityin1 Yes it might be not Excalibur but smart submunition shells... Good remark.

[@orlock20]

@@fatalityin1 Mid 1970: Copperhead laser guided artillery round. Mid 1980s: SADARM (later remade into Bonus in the early 2000s). Late 1990s: Excalibur GPS guided artillery.

[@fatalityin1]

@@orlock20 Laser and GPS are not AI Ammunition. Sadarm could have been declared as such ammunition, but it was developed in the 70s and computers and minituarization were not advanced enough for it to even reach testing phase. Smart is the EU system, but you are right, the EU bought the old Sadarm system and advanced it further. But this also goes both ways: the US loitering drones use the smart programming of the early days loitering artillery. And this is what allies are: you can't afford to dabble into one specific thing, because you just had heavy spendings on a different programm? Let allies do it and you then can trade weapons. The US did the same thing with their new IFV to the Lynx and using the new Leopard Cannon for their Abrams. Meanwhile the US focuses its reseach on AI systems

[@blackshark2088]

Why they discuss? In the Army only commands! (Kill the Tank!)...As an old German soldier iam not understand..... greetings from Germany

[@javiertorres-bb8lf]

This is amazing. HOW can they be so accurate? They are 15 miles away- those American M-777 Howitzers. Truly amazing.

[@jurgislv]

🇱🇻🇺🇦🇺🇸 Greetings from Latvia and thank you USA 🙏🙏🙏

[@firestorm517]

Much love from the UK. I the whole west could do more to help it's so heartbreaking. but you will be victorious!

[@nativespirit4942]

Probably, maby, perhaps not sure, looks like. Just one tank. Nothing is arriving in Ukraine no more. So much money gone into ashes. Russia has destroyed all sites from where US NATO military supplies come including the ralstations. Ukraine will be disarmed. That is why there are no more videos of supplies arriving to Ukraine Even US government said they wont deploy more supplies not to escalate further conflicts, why they said that because they will NEVER admit their failure. Russia many times warned the US to stop sending supplies or they will act, and they are.

[@firestorm517]

@@nativespirit4942 lmfao what garbage are you talking about. Russia has done no such thing, they are nowhere near the west of the country to stop anything coming in. Also the U.S. just signed Lend-Lease. Russia has done nothing but embarrass it's self. Be gone troll.

[@JimCampbell777]

Thank you Denys for the translation. I think more of these videos need to be done. I've watched hundreds of videos of these fucking Russian tanks blowing up....but your commentary/translation really made It really brings the war to us half-way around the world,. I can't believe how worried II was for these guys like they were my personal friends...my heart was beating crazy when they were ambushed. Really hoping that they wouldn't get injured or killed.

[@DarkMatterSprinkles]

Im thinking it was the Excalibur shells. They already had the area zeroed in and started "Firing For Effect" immediately. Im 90 percent sure it was the Excalibur shells.

[@orlock20]

Could be Bonus rounds, Copperhead (or other laser guided rounds) rounds or old SADARM rounds.

[@mikeedwards350]

Native Ukrainian Kvitnyk laser guided shells. Excalibur can't hit moving targets.

[@valenrn8657]

@@mikeedwards350 Excalibur can hit moving targets at Excalibur at Increment II.

[@frankchase9297]

Every inch of that road is “zeroed in.” I admire the determination of the Ukrainian people, Ooh Rah!

[@chrispauls7178]

I've seen uploads of Ukrainian artillery hits and some shots are really good but these guys have brought it to a whole new level. They are hitting moving targets with their artillery. If you've been in the military or are a military buff then you know how f'n incredible it is to hit moving targets with artillery. You may say it's blind luck but it's not. The Ukrainian military is doing the impossible and not even making a big deal about it. Like it's all in a day's work. Damn you guys and ladies rock!!!! Glory to Ukraine!!!!!!

[@paulromsky9527]

The reason that team got fired upon is because they argued with the leader. 100 meters is well in range for their anti-tank weapon. You balk in battle and you can get killed.

[@joebloggs430]

Yeah having to shout like that was only going to attract attention and arguing meant that their attention was on each other not their surroundings. The guys who nearly got hit, the ones who were arguing with the leader, all had their backs to the shooters. If they had saddled up to move out as he had indicated they would have been face-to the enemy and moving around, probably crouching ... those guys were essentially standing straight up with their backs exposed not moving. On the other hand the leader was sending them partly in the direction that the enemy fired on them from so maybe they were arguing because the situation was sketchier than it looks. They all got away anyway.

[@paulromsky9527]

@@joebloggs430 I agree, the leader did want to get closer and engage. But to argue with your leader, not hunkered down, and their backs exposed, they were lucky to get away. I think many Ukrainian solders are just people that stepped in. They need some basic training - like watch your perimeter at all times.

[@timsullivan4566]

Except the fire came from a spot that overlooked the area they had been asked to cross to get the shot on the tank. Obviously if they HAD immediately gone after the tank they would have been caught in the open.

[@frederickmiles8815]

Yeah man they just do movement to contact - no C2, no comms, all in a line - makes setting up that steel curtain of artillery a lot easier and more effective. The Excalibur would be different - and most likely used on for HVT's. Maybe that sub out there in the Sea or a major C2 or logistical depot.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

what about that sub, looked like it got hit

[@kimweaver1252]

Judging from the landscape, I think they probably had fired some ranging shots earlier in the day. They had the road nailed down tight. They, they fired for effect when the hardware drove by right in front of them.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

they had eyes in the sky relaying exact coordinates to the computers allowing a full barrage to hit them. even indirect fire is devastating to tanks and vehicles but lucky shots have proven, since the first battles with tanks, to take them out.

[@frederickmiles8815]

@@kimweaver1252 agreed

[@frederickmiles8815]

@@dont-want-no-wrench great point - i would imagine the sub has a time box were it surfaces and fires, then submerge. If they hit the sub that would be epic.

[@rickstoner9099]

Great documentary. So incredibly brave troops 👏! The German Marder tanks is really a good one. Even the older ones. Fast, flexible and the 20mm cannon can easily send more than 1000 rounds per minute. Different types of ammo possible with some great fireworks effects ... Stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@motorrebell]

Also equipped with guided antitank MILAN antitank missile .

[@georgebadea4138]

@NO-TO-NATO even a tank on it's own have under 10 minutes of continous firing; it's wrong to think that those guns would fire in a continous mode

[@brawdygordii]

@NO-TO-NATO I don't think I'd like to be hit by any single one of those 20mm cannon shells...would you? A two second burst of 33 shells is like being hit by bomb!

[@kroolis77]

@NO-TO-NATO 3 minutes of constant fire is a lot. Yes to Nato from all pf Europe including Finland and Sweden😘

[@j.d.ripper4632]

Oh my wow.. they hit it on the move.. amazing. God Bless Ukraine and his instruments of victory. I was in artillery (M109 A3) for four years.. times have changed. wow. so glad you are all doing this amazing job. Praise God and pass the ammunition.

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

Helping Ukraine is one of the best things my country has done since WW II and the Marshall Plan. I hope it makes us all 'family' from now on.

[@TheMrReee]

The reason artillery drop rounds either side of the target is to discourage the enemy from leaving the road.

[@cjmatulka8321]

Excellent coverage and communication! I'm looking forward to the day when you will be able to get a reliable feed from across the border and report the ork staging.

[@jimthesoundman8641]

12:32 I think that is a Marder1A3. First used in 1971, and is being replaced by the Puma, so they would have been phased out anyway.

[@AveXx]

It's not phased out yet because puma still isn't flawless so they keep the marder in service for now

[@SeventhSamurai72]

Oh man, I so appreciate you translating what they are saying. That helps give a much greater context. Thank you!

[@GoldenpaydirtReviews]

The gun *stabilizer is a system that improves the tank gun’s aim at the target and preserves (stabilizes) its aim even when the hull vibrates during movement, which allows it to perform effective aimed fire during vehicle movement or when temporarily stopped.

[@GoldenpaydirtReviews]

This means a good tank, can move at full force speed and still shoot very very Accurate!

[@andreasnilsson2304]

Every lost Russian tank is a good tank.

[@louisquatorze9280]

They might be concerned that some of the fields have anti tank mines. Wildfires here in the American southwest, especially in the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico. Very dry weather, and high winds.

[@rudolfabelin383]

The T-90M was reportedly taken out by the legendary Swedish 8.4cm Carl-Gustaf recoil less rifle according to Ukraine DoD Tweet. Best Greetings from Sweden! PS I've shot 2 rounds with it during my training many years ago.

[@spacelemur7955]

Var det du som sprängde min friggebod?🤬

[@captainnutt2995]

Isn't T-90M is equip with 3rd gen "Relikt" ERA? how is Carl Gustaf defeat that tank? even if using FFV751 Tandem-Warhead ammo that can penetrate more than 500 mm of armour. I not sure is it can defeat Relikt ERA.

[@rudolfabelin383]

@@spacelemur7955 Japp, om det var 1980.....

[@rudolfabelin383]

@@captainnutt2995 Same thoughts here. But I later found that the news was publish by the official channel "Defence of Ukraine @DefenceU Ukraine government organization" They even thanked our King!

[@Cgopat]

The beauty of these videos is it shows the effectiveness of a cornucopia of weapons; artillery, anti-tank mines, NLAWs, Javelins, AT-4s, Carl Gustavs, Panzerfausts...the Ukrainians have received a literal buffet of anti-tank munitions from all the different countries. It's proving to be a great testing ground for all these different munitions and you couldn't ask for more capable hands to be using them than the brave warriors of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!

[@rudolfkasanpawiro644]

Amazing electric bike for the military. Exactly what I was thinking , but this one is even better. It's noiseles.

[@alexkalish8288]

The infantry combat scene was a sorry sight. They are brave but not disciplined - when the NCO told them to go after the tank it should have been executed instantly. Your infantry isn't very professional, I hope they learn before they are KIA. Russia has a wide open flank from Mariupole to Odessa. It's a very tempting target - Great reports, your maps are the best.

[@AssetBV]

This is impossible to imagine in a regular army. It's definitely a home guards.

[@rogermartinez78]

Alex, I agree with you completely my friend, I want Ukraine to succeed but there soldiers cannot convince to make rookie mistakes like what we just saw in that combat footage! As a soldier you got to be decipline and execute orders from your NCO without questions!

[@AssetBV]

@NO-TO-NATO Not everyone who served in the army was in the war. But everyone who served knows that the relationship between an officer and a soldier is not like the relationship between a mother and capricious children. The first thing they teach in the army is to follow orders quickly without reasoning. This is not a regular army in the video. This is obvious to those who served in the army.

[@boonedockjourneyman7979]

I assure you from one who survived more combat than anyone commenting here that this was utterly incompetent small unit C&C. If you don’t know what I’m talking about then you’re just blowing gas.

[@jaapster1273]

The situation at 5:00 could easily be avoided. 5 guys, dark uniforms, standing against a white wall in a village fight is not a good idea. I am sorry. Slava Ukraine.

[@joeococonnor]

In addition, shouting at soldiers who did not want to listen and act put them in a v. bad situation. The noise probably gave their position away. Avoidable.

[@marklawrence8418]

And shouting at each other...

[@vencdee]

@@joeococonnor Strange they were not using radio speaker system (like bikers do).

[@Cydonius1]

with their weapons on the ground and against the wall instead of securing their position in all directions

[@willw8011]

These guys were probably not well trained. Ukraine has a lot of great troops in the regular army and some lesser trained troops in volunteer militia/ guard type units.

[@herosstratos]

The Marder 1 A3 has thermal sights, an extraordinarily great help not only in night fighting but also in fighting infantry in general.

[@andrewmcphee8965]

Thank you for the video Denys, it is so good what you are doing. Those electric bikes are awesome, Slava Ukraine! Recent Patreon subscriber, c'mon people support Denys to do his good work.

[@danielwarnes7231]

Agree with you about amazing shots. I'm old soldier (62) and still amazed by improvements in munitions since my time in army special forces.

[@kijlepa9115]

So very heart warming to see all these ruski tanks being blown up to bits. So pleasing to the entire world to see.

[@geirha75]

T-90SM: estimated cost: USD 4.5 Million. Every blown to pieces T-90 is great! I can't imagine they are so easy replaced.

[@chloratum]

The first video is awesome, but many sources suggest that it is older, from around mid march. 0:43 the vegetation is clearly not beginning of may. Nevertheless an awesome display of Ukrainian military arts.

[@2Dracula2]

Yes 3-4 weeks Info here and place in Ukraine here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3u5n4R3h6x7fc0

[@SGirskii]

This video literally today was released on telegram channels. I would imagine it realy takes a while before thise videos getting to the public... So definitely we can expect minimum 1-2 weeks delay Nevertheless, it really best video I've seen in past days

[@outinthesticks1035]

Do you live somewhere farther south ? The grass growth in the video looks just about right for early may

[@2Dracula2]

@@outinthesticks1035 i live in the nord. And we are close to summer

[@outinthesticks1035]

@@2Dracula2 ok , I'm not sure where the Nord is . I think Ukraine is close to same climate as central sask. , And we are just into spring , still got snow in the bush , below freezing some nights . Grass has started to green for two weeks . It will be a couple months yet till summer . What we see in the vid looks much like same growth as I see out my window

[@leqo3301]

As far as I heard/read, the T-90M does not have the famous ammunition ring in the tower. Instead, the ammunition is stored in the back compartment, simillar to the Abrams tanks. This would also explain, why the tower did not fly off, like the rest of them do after such damage. This does not apply to the T-90, which is more or less just another rebranded T-72.

[@HellStr82]

I don't know..it has an autoloader

[@oddballire]

Thanks as always. Slava Ukraini - Heroyam Slava!

[@ThomasWellner1965]

From Germany "Schützenpanzer Marder" is the Picture and 100 are comming🇩🇪🤗🇺🇦

[@Titant2]

The Western artillery pieces delivered could be in use. They have a range of 30 to 50 km and are extremely accurate. They have advanced radar and satilite uplinks that provide real time targeting information. They are configured for what is known as a kill chain. The Russians probably posses something similar however not nearly as effective. Their artillery is more old school which you can see in their tactics.

[@orlock20]

There are at least three main types of guided munitions. Copperhead, Bonus and Excalibur represent the three types.

[@trollmcclure1884]

The artilery vids started coming from the beginning. They manufacture their own guided shells and have very good artilery.

[@hegemonycricket9549]

Given the incredible accuracy of the Ukrainian artillery since early in the war, I think they have some tools that they are keeping secret, such as laser guided artillery rounds. The US made M712 Copperhead rounds are very good at this kind of thing. Just because the US recently contributed some M777 cannons recently, with great amounts of media coverage, doesn't mean that some US 155mm weapons weren't already in use there. Слава Украине!!!

[@munteanucatalin9833]

WIth conventional ammo, an M-777 cannon can hit a water bucket from 20km away with 99.5% accuracy. With the modern targeting systems that are AI enhanced, if you have a good artillery officer in the field, there is no need to have laser guided missiles for those kind of hits.

[@hegemonycricket9549]

@@munteanucatalin9833 With their ability to hit one moving target after another, I disagree.

[@ivancho5854]

At the start of the video could it have been artillery in combination with landmines?

[@Jewishandproud43]

Sloppy af, it's been a while since my military days but even I can see loads of BASIC mistakes in the fire fight. Still theyre doing more than most people watching these videos.

[@matisan8407]

a lot of these guys are minimally trained volunteers putting life and limb at risk to defend their country. Even still, they are often better trained, equipped and motivated than the Russian aggressors. After all, they got ambushed, were flanked by a tank, and still got away with no casualties...

[@matthall2698]

These guys are probably average blokes. They need encouragement

[@igotes]

BASIC mistakes? SYNTAX ERROR.

[@Rocket_scientist_88]

0:53 “Wow, oh my God”. That was an impressive blast, the turret that was tossed is now orbiting the sun.

[@netrarai5341]

Keep going Ukraine don’t stop for your justice and freedom 👏👍👏 god bless Ukraine and Ukraine family and army 🙏❤️🙏

[@allpointsorganized]

Ukraine is winning against a hapless enemy. Thank you Ukraine, Europe hasn't seen this since WWII. Ukraine with our help eill, vanquish the inept Russian army, navy and airforce. My Dad would have been proud, he fought in Battle of the Bulge, WWII.

[@tasmedic]

I'm not sure I'd describe the Ukrainians' position as "winning" right now. They are suffering punishing losses and losing a little ground every day, more especially in the East. The Russians are losing a lot more men and materials daily, but they can afford to do so. It's a horrible place to be for everyone involved. It's likely to continue like this until something major changes. It could be weather, it could be the appearance of significant aid from the West. Even then, it takes a huge effort to dislodge troops from dug-in positions. All we can hope is that the Russians are as bad at digging in as they seem to be at everything else on the battlefield.

[@officialdropnation]

💯 watch your videos every day denyz

[@ccar1332]

Hi Denys, As a Wildlife Biologist, please note that fire is a friend of nature. We have had it drummed into us by the forestry industry that fire is bad. It is not. Fire burns the wood that the industry would like to cut down and sell, but the wildlife need fire. The fire opens up the forest so it is not a monoculture of a single age trees. It recovers quickly, with grasses, leaving the canopy open to the sun so other successional stage trees can grow (popular, aspen, birch, etc), before coniferous trees grow back. Wildlife need this variation in habitat.... Fire does all this! and Wildlife LOVE IT! Great vid and thank you for keeping us up to date on the battle to save Ukraine.

[@diegocubillo]

Good job Denys! I like the calm way you speak. It helps to watch these very violent videos