War in Ukraine: a glimpse into the life of soldiers on the front line • FRANCE 24 English

In eastern Ukraine, Russia continues its push to control the entire Donbas region. The strategic towns of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut have all seen intense bombardment in recent days, leaving Ukrainian forces to shore up their lines of defence. Our reporters Luke Shrago, Taline Oundjian and Achraf Abid spent the night with some of those forces near the front, offering a glimpse into the life of a typical Ukrainian soldier at war.
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[@bigdada018]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine🙏✌🍀💙💛

[@sorasky8]

thank you! slava Russia!

[@mdmarcus7494]

Putin like your comment of support for his campaign. Gratitude.

[@MoFVoGel]

That moment, when you have been staring at maps of ukraine for so long, you know the video is mirrored by the way some guy points out directions

[@harrowgateguy]

These soldiers will be remembered as heroes for generations to come.

[@hyperactive99999]

they will remembered as guinea pigs used by nato terrorists organisation

[@Strelnikov10]

They probably won’t be remembered. But it’s nice of you to fluff them up.

[@kingdavid6476]

Remembered for killing civilians since 2014.

[@waynebrown8601]

WHY…for being used as a pawns…you think the west gives 2fucks for the Ukrainians…smh…so delusional it hurts

[@Strelnikov10]

@@e.herbst1789 Good one.

[@kabe6146]

Heroes of Europe. Thanks and Huge respect for Ukrainian folk

[@AlexanderTch]

Yeah. Like Nazis were heros of Eruope during WW2. And those heros quickly run away from Russian advancement to the West.

[@joshschneider9766]

The only reason the user ended its alliance with germany was being double crossed. Up to that everyone was happy with it. Sick to deny that

[@aldosigmann419]

The globo banksters welcome your drooling servility son and expect you'll make a fine serf.

[@Gerhard8wolf]

What is heroism? Kill other people?

[@DrMantisT0boggan]

@@aldosigmann419 Imagine being a paid troll, or worse, doing it out of your own brainwashed prismatic view of reality. I pity you and your poor country

[@kirkpatrick7475]

Here is the massive difference between Ukraine and Russias media, Ukranians aren't censored, they are allowed to speak their minds, including, their, frustration, fears and anger, however, they are all United in the fight against the orcs for their homes.

[@bizabx]

You are 100% wrong

[@blackmantis3130]

Yeah no bro.

[@jengar6258]

there's just tragic here, with two sisterppl fighting each other, in a fight caused by the west.

[@disanKh]

Nonsense martyrdom, fight for a non-existent chance of entering NATO.

[@i-discovery1062]

@@jengar6258 it seams You don’t know the Chamberlain history… shame😱

[@jamie_d___]

I wish each letter of every word in this comments section was an artillery round landing accurately on Russian artillery positions

[@rogerjohnson2562]

As do I; but it seems some are Kalibr cruise missiles intended for schools and hospitals.

[@weekendfisher]

Dream babys, dream!!!🤣🥳🚀

[@Psaltir33]

Когда обычно злорадствуешь, оно происходит всё на оборот. Матай на ус!!! Голова Еловая)

[@Elvago21k]

@@weekendfisher me get TK.tjttoj

[@Elvago21k]

@@rogerjohnson2562 Tomato KTMyo. Stop l

[@jessebenitez210]

Watching from Mindanao, Philippines 🇵🇭 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@mickeybee]

Poor guy, he seems exhausted and genuinely at the end of his tether. For good reason. All my respect to him and the many others like him.

[@philippebressange5383]

Courageous men

[@augustaj3952]

Heros! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 💙💛🌻

[@ghfrostwriter]

Thank you for your reports. American television shows nothing of Ukraine.

[@harrowgateguy]

American tv shows very little of anything outside the US

[@yoinks9907]

Only thing I’ve been seeing in the news is Ukraine

[@danielmcarthur2776]

You gotta be kidding me dude

[@rogermartinez78]

France 24 you should be convincing the French government to send them more heavy equipment! Good story!

[@ccoop2416]

Slava Ukraini

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

WOW !!! Talisman looks exhausted ! Classic look on his face from long combat time ,

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Looks tired, but no thousand-yard stare.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@vksasdgaming9472 But hes close ,right?

[@BKastrosky]

France, you're a symbol of freedom and democracy in human history. Help Ukraine to fight for its freedom and democracy!

[@toweliethetowel8280]

Yea, especially Napoleon was known for his peace-bringing journey.

[@uschurch]

@@toweliethetowel8280 The napoleonic era transformed Europe. Human and citizen's rights didn't exist before the French revolution. Shut up if you have no clue what you are talking about.

[@jackreeve5775]

Yeah they're good at surrendering and people pleasing ...

[@ricardobrands9736]

yeah and then immediately trigger the nuclear trigger finger since then a nuclear power joins the war which takes nato with it automaticly and then we all go kaboom! please keep to games my friend.

[@terskataneli6457]

Napoleon begs to disagree

[@lsthmar5299]

Stay safe boys. 🙏🙏🙏..

[@jaymac7203]

The reporting during this war has been fantastic 👌

[@michaelmojoes5073]

Our love and prayers are with unkrain glory to God and glory to unkrain America will always your friends we stand for freedom and peace though Drink

[@methatlovescats3602]

Yea and alot of people say it's not real images either

[@paullakowski2509]

@@methatlovescats3602 yeah cause they are ALL expert armchair keyboard warriors "Blayt"

[@northernlights6984]

It’s one sided reporting.

[@xD3MONxIxSOULx]

Oh really? Where are the reporters following the Russians to have a full picture of what's going on?

[@christianmarriott3696]

Brave men defending their homes... We need to support them with whatever weapons they need.

[@kingdavid6476]

Take your family and go and defend banderas

[@mediaisthevirus]

Yes let's get more people killed so globalist can make more money 🤡

[@tonyharris7953]

Sending love ❤ around the world 🌎 from Liverpool

[@edbartlerr1745]

Our thoughts from Australia to you brave soldiers of Ukraine and remove the invaders from your great country. Long live Ukraine

[@Mastah2006]

We're honored, that many of these incredibly brave soldiers are wearing polish markings on their uniforms. It only shows, that we need to do more to help them. They're fighting for our freedom too!

[@OleDiaBole]

Germans killed 6million Poles. Banderists killed 300k. Soviets killed 3000 in 1941 while retaking teritories lost to Poland in ww1 (according to Wikipedia) And somehow you have passionate love/slave attitude to Germans, love for UKR and hate Russians. PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME.

[@user-hn5no9oh8x]

Какую свободу объясни ? Русские победили во второй мировой войне, освободили Европу и Польшу , Америка воевать с немцами начала в конце 1944 года , а русские 5 лет боролись с фашистами , освободив Европу и Украину от Бандеры , которому сейчас поклоняются украинцы. Объясни мне мы потеряли в той войне более 20 миллионов человек и мы не сдались . Так вот, если вы хотите опять войны с Россией , подумайте еще раз. Вы для нас не угроза и не проблема, проблема будет ядерная война . Против фашизма и американского ига во всем мире.

[@sgebert]

@@OleDiaBole Well, gladly, as soon as you get your basic facts right, because what you wrote here is pure bs.

[@liquidwater1133]

@@OleDiaBole that was 80 years ago, get over it. Most the people from back then are long dead now.

[@dawnburns880]

Got to give Ukraine everything they need stat on Ukraine time. slava Ukraine

[@Sassquatch713]

It’s soldiers like him ( the soldier who talks about the trenches) his humor is what makes everything better in bad situation.

[@Skyjuice70]

God Bless these brave men fighting for freedom. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦

[@Extirpo]

Ordinary people defending their country against murderes. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@aldosigmann419]

The globo banksters welcome your drooling servility son and expect you'll make a fine serf.

[@mediaisthevirus]

Ahh yes let's ignore the azov battalion

[@gracie4533]

My thoughts and prayers for the safety of everyone fighting against the invaders to the victory day.🇺🇦🕊🇺🇦

[@kirplayminecraft654]

Ukraine is unlikely to win, Russia is too strong a country.

[@t2216]

@@kirplayminecraft654 USA could not win Vietnam in 19 years because it was helped by China and USSR and USA had much better economy and did not have any embargo on them in 1960s. Vietnam did not have any air force or artillery. If helped enough long Russia cannot win there, this country is even bigger than Vietnam.

[@Dustpuuppy]

@@kirplayminecraft654 That's been proven to be a lie.

[@tarhun10]

@@t2216 That's it. The Americans could not defeat Vietnam, but they hope to defeat Russia. Funny.

[@EdensRemorse]

In 2014, those same ukrainians invaded the lands being fought over in this video. You knew that though, right?

[@martinp4810]

Great reporting. Thanks 24

[@donnacollins1356]

Stay strong you brave heroes Stay safe out there Remember when it's at it's worst Why you are there and keep a picture of your Victory Day celebration in your mind your family all smiles for this day GLORY to Ukraine 🌻🙏💪 sending love from the US 🤝

[@mediaisthevirus]

Meanwhile the us is being destroyed congratulations on sipping the globalist kool aid though

[@user-es9bw8gv7t]

😂😂😂brave heroes

[@swh0rd682]

Very nice piece. Well done

[@mrbesinadventures1909]

I pity ukrainians specialy soldiers you can see in thier eyes that they are tired and worry about tomorrow. Godbless ukraine.

[@Linn630]

God bless Ukraina 🇺🇦 Love💕from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@sophicEnt.]

I hate how these reporters want to keep having these soldiers exposing their positions

[@vitalijstasiuk6601]

God protect Ukraine.

[@lilalali6753]

Of course. There will be no other help, but God. Is it not late a little bit?

[@AlexanderTch]

God is with Russia like in WW2 though, Gobeles screamed to protect Germany like you do

[@langoyapamasimobanya4337]

They are really to surrender for Russian soldiers because some were saying they are tired and exhausted

[@maokuscabe816]

@@langoyapamasimobanya4337 in your wet dreams man.

[@VolodymyrLisivka]

@@AlexanderTch Also, USA sends lend-lease aid to a post-USSR country, like in WW2.

[@zeldabreathofthewild9446]

Какие вы замечательные Вы , своей стойкостью и мужеством удивили весь мир !!!

[@Gerhard8wolf]

стойкостью защищать киевских чинуш?)

[@herikso]

@@Gerhard8wolf Ні, вони захищають свій дім та своїх дітей. Принаймі це я б робив.

[@Gerhard8wolf]

@@herikso не неси чушь) прежде всего ни защищают зелю который гребет деньги лопатой. А свои пропогандистские тексты оставь для детей) Одно дело когда речь шла бы о уничтожении нации и намеренной бомабридровке жилых кварталов, использования напалма по застройке и т.д. Так что ты просто промыт пропагандой. Соболезную.

[@herikso]

@@Gerhard8wolf Ти здурів? Хто тут говоре про пропаганду? Я сказав що якщо я був би солдатом то я би захищав свій дім та своїх дітей. І моя думка що ніякій солдат не буде захищати свого президента або ще щось, хіба що та особа дурень. Щодо пропаганди, то Обої нації її часто використовують, дам тобі приклад що ваш Путін називав цю війну «спецоперацією» щоб менше людей думали що це щось гірше, як війна.

[@Gerhard8wolf]

@@herikso лучшее что мог бы ты сделать для своих детей это увезти их подальше из этой страны. Не вижу смысла что-то "защищать" вообще. Да и для своих детей ты лучше живой чем мертвый. Так что глупость сморозил.

[@jana8143]

God bless.

[@kristin2129]

Real life Hero's. Hang in there guys the world stand with you. Western countries we need to do everything we possibly can to help them. Despite them being overly worked and tired they get up every morning to protect their country, truly admirable. Slava Ukraine!

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

You 3 week old bot account lmao. Ukrainian trolls getting desperate for our donations Insee

[@khiem1939]

War is boring until it's NOT, looks as if those fighters were having a little peace between shelling!

[@jnice6952]

Heck no, the Ukrainian government led them to this they need to make a deal before it gets worse

[@kristin2129]

@@jnice6952 its about to get a lot worse for Russia

[@joninator7858]

@@kristin2129 it the World = The west, then sure, the world is with them!

[@starblazer6907]

Some incorrect info here, that BTR is not a BTR-80 made in the 80's... it looks like a modern Ukrainian domestically produced BTR-4, which was first introduced in 2014.

[@DOMINIK99013]

BTR-3, wich basicaly is BTR-80..

[@haydengalloway5177]

Also, he claimed that phosphorous, cluster bombs, and anti-personnel mines are "banned". None of which is true.

[@nanban1896]

@@haydengalloway5177 Actually, some countries may ban them individually and although they may not be specifically banned, they are as far as I'm aware, still regulated by other conventions that place limits on their use.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

@@haydengalloway5177 a lot of countries have banned their use. For example the US a d NATO only uses landmines which can be manned by somebody on a computer at the other end or some other very defined circumstances. Also theyve stopped using cluster bombs

[@haydengalloway5177]

@@Ukraineaissance2014 Thats not true at all. The US used both land mines and cluster bombs in Afghanistan last year. The US has not signed the international treaties banning them. Neither has Russia.

[@henrycolmo3353]

Stop the war give peace a chance

[@heberje]

troop rotation is so important for morale

[@balung]

No, troop rotation for these guys, pity, these guys need a break.

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Geroyam slava. Respect for these Men 🇺🇦🫶

[@belliboep]

beautiful imagery, amazing quality.

[@devin3156]

The fatigue…….. God be with you all. Whoever he may be. Wherever he may be..

[@aliciabaeza8638]

My adorable and courageous Ukrainian males... how much more will they endure without first crossing death? Many kisses and hugs for them..!

[@victory8310]

Yeah, your adorable Ukrainian males bombed our no less adorable children in the Donbass. Or we are and our children not people? We were not spared when we were exterminated from day to day, although we did nothing wrong to anyone

[@dustinmetzger4828]

stay strong boys! Heroes!

[@screwremover6239]

Do Poles also fight in this unit? You can see soldiers with Ukrainian and Polish flags on their uniforms

[@Hhyjjjb]

A lot of polish guys are on the front, russians even showed them on few vids as pows

[@pedrocem3018]

I just feel those brave soldiers their strength and resistance and their fatigues Russian have weapons than they do God bless you front lines soldiers we pray for you almost every day God protect Ukraine

[@kingdavid6476]

Ukraine is fighting with more than 20 billion worth of weapons, but still can't win.

[@tarhun10]

@@kingdavid6476 Most of this money is stolen.

[@rolandolopez4392]

God bless you.god bless ukrain.

[@elizabethnjoki6186]

Salute to these bravest warriors of today's world . Wishing you peace and freedom . Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦💛💙

[@nickchisnell5702]

We pray every day for you brave Ukrainians. You guys have the support of the world. Stay strong stay Ukrainian

[@kartikeyatiwari2502]

West is not the "world"

[@martinwhite5076]

Putin is far more popular amongst his citizens than any western leader. How do we account for Putin's popularity?

[@nickchisnell5702]

Who said anything about the west

[@Psaltir33]

@@nickchisnell5702 весь мир это кто???

[@claesfriberg2402]

Very good ...Slava Ukraine..

[@jaayhottshine789]

The movies to come on the war..Are already Grammy nominated!...I hope they show the fear...action..threat...and unity of the country's faith..

[@dansmithe267]

Yep, General Patton was right. We fought the wrong army.

[@rogerjohnson2562]

Should have let him finish WW2 his way! Russia didn't have a nuke sabre to rattle then.

[@longsweep1]

respect!

[@francesbernard2445]

Team work is critical to the extreme for all there after those men all became relegated to help to defend on the front lines of a war. No time to question anyone's authority there on the front lines about how to get things done next. Thankfully we human beings there too are wise enough to discern the difference between real authority and only power. Kind of like when all of a sudden for no apparent rhyme or reason becoming lost in space with only the 3 of you a team present onboard to do the hands on work in the space craft order to make sure everyone there gets home.

[@alexiaabramov2544]

Starshina means master sergeant or chief warrant officer of a company, not corporal. In the Bulgarian army, the starshina is habitually called the mother of the company, it's the company master sergeant.

[@WAJK2030]

From what I saw, this is a BTR3, not a BTR80.

[@justnormalMF]

Goosebumps seeing the drawing of the kids in the wall 2:30

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

This is like a marketing clip for hotels in the UAE! They tell you the luxurious environment, but silent on the 51 degrees Celsius during the day in June, July, and August. Here, they leave out the incessant Russian barrages…..

[@alptekinbaser395]

Slava ukranya

[@miikapekk5155]

Dig deeper with wider trenches and bunkers . This is WW1 style warfare. The Germans were outnumbered in the later stages of the war but their trench fortifications were seriously well constructed and they managed to hold off large assaults.

[@jengar6258]

those trenches will not hold, this is not 1916

[@miikapekk5155]

@@jengar6258 well that's not the main goal of building a better network of trenches. This is definitely not 1916 but the situation and the needs are the same.

[@jengar6258]

@@miikapekk5155 you were implying that with your german treches that managed to hold. These treches will not hold like that with modern artillery. Aside from that they do give a manner of cover for those troops. and they will slow the russians somewhat.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Trenches now are basically used as recon, very lightly manned and to tell you when the enemy are coming, and to rest in. Trenches were no longer reliably defendable in 1918, you wouldnt trust them 100 years later. Also, what happened to the germans in the end?

[@crawdadad]

@@jengar6258 🤷‍♂️

[@randomvideo1446]

Great!!

[@heybaekie4219]

I do salute all the great Ukrainian armies of all ranks and files, victory too belongs to great UKRAINE, SLAVA UKRAINE 👍👍👍

[@TL-jc3po]

great film

[@nawrajray3556]

My best ukrainian army save jorney Every day

[@AndrewDolaghan]

Love the flag on his shoulder 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@mirageycq]

Brave Ukranian soldier. We pray for you. Hope you’ll get the help you need very soon.

[@fatdaddy1996]

Where, when, how? It's not going to happen.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Morale seems very strong.

[@Waywind420]

It was mad to think Ukraine could stand toe to toe with Russia and trade blows. The west can't sustain support, the west can't deal with the counter-sanctions, food shortages and inflation. All we've done is extend the misery of war and postponed the inevitable.

[@VietUnitedSoccer]

Stay strong guys and gals! God bless!

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@SeeFPv-qm6ie]

god is with you brothers be strong in the lord and in his mighty power

[@ramulondica]

Amen

[@silvergem4649]

how do u know? are u a prophet?

[@tachote]

So what happened to them now?

[@HitnGiggleGolf]

Glory to Ukraine!! Stay strong boys!!

[@zsuira]

How much propaganda do you consume ?

[@albinomauren]

@@zsuira I genuinely wonder the same about you.

[@HitnGiggleGolf]

@@zsuira let's hear the orc zombie's side of things....??

[@orangadil9100]

Brave guys. I always pray for them...for all volunteers...chechen fighters ( not chechen traitors), crimea fighters, all fighters around the world. GOD BLESS THEM...✝️✝️☪️☪️✡️✡️🇫🇮🇫🇮🇮🇩🇮🇩🇺🇦🇺🇦🇸🇪🇸🇪🇬🇷🇬🇷🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@komradematt8025]

Sorry have to say it but that was not a btr-80 it was a btr-4e and would be as old as maybe 2013

[@sementilha8561]

God Bless UKRAINE.

[@hoangtan936]

Let's try to be Ukrainian heroes

[@gameplayertv7770]

🇱🇻 slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@flatmoon6359]

Lots of British Army MTP uniform out there,saw an RAF Regiment shoulder tab last week.

[@varyolla435]

No surprise. The UK sent more than weapons systems = they sent uniforms to include things like helmets, body armor, and boots etc..

[@nisapasamoot3058]

Never interested in Ukraine before but after the war, I really like Ukrainian people. I admire their patriotic characters. Victory to Ukraine and Dead to Russia!

[@shanesnowberger1398]

im confused war it war how are there things band like its war help explain

[@vitalijstasiuk6601]

Close the sky over Ukraine.

[@victorvictor7542]

Боже, бережи наших хлопців!!! Слава Україні!!

[@Mmischa]

God bless ukraine

[@HH-pm6mj]

Quick Correction that is a Btr-3 telling from the Auto Cannon but yeah it’s pretty much a Btr-80

[@ph6560]

*I really appreciate the reportages* this journalist and his embedded team delivers time and time again. People who think the same should at least *consider performing the small, free effort of giving a simple "Like" and thumbs up* to encourage more, future documentary segments!

[@JD-re3cj]

Yeah *but* you should *shut up* typing like a *moron* and learn some courtesy and *basic English* *bold boy*

[@farjanayasmin9506]

Nu

[@ianwhitehead3086]

Keep going brothers. We see how important this is. Slava Ukraine

[@volkernimke312]

💙💛🇺🇦🙏SLAVA Ukraine

[@luisruiz6867]

Gloria to ukrania and Victory Amén

[@ljl1072]

Amen 🙏

[@hansbroger946]

Looks like a BTR-4 not a BTR-80.

[@user-yf4np2gn2s]

Нам нужна ваша помощ !!!

[@fortweek_7389]

1:00 This are some common misconceptions. That is not white phosphorus, video shows Magnesium-used for demining. Nether Russia or Ukraine have signed a Convenction on cluster munitions. This allowes them to use cluster bombs and anti personnel mines against military targets (This is nothing strange because many countries refused to signed it, including US).

[@harrywest2780]

Blessings to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏

[@angrylama9429]

The whole world stands with you

[@sharilariszz0736]

It's the new norm for these guys.I wonder what happen to their children when their parent go on fighting.

[@parereko2953]

Slava Ukraini, God is with Ukraine!

[@ovehall6359]

Trenches is not enough! Make caverns, tunnels and underground command center a.s.o. Get the guys with experience from mining to make the tunnels and the ac. Then you can pop up right among the enemy…

[@pauliusvaitkevicius6940]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@Acranthani]

We need more himars

[@saigonmonopoly1105]

u only dig a trench if it is stalemate