What would a Russian invasion of Ukraine look like?

Russia looks like it is preparing for military action against Ukraine.
100,000 soldiers have amassed along the border, supported by Russian armour and artillery that could move quickly if necessary.
This is what it war could look like - on the frontline, for Ukraine, and for everyone else who would get involved as well.
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[@meh6953]

Count me out, I did my time in the middle east back in 05-06 and 09-10. There are no winners in war just widows and grieving mothers..

[@ChrisMacri376]

Let the politicians fight and bleed over their own twisted arguments and deals

[@boozy8659]

@@ChrisMacri376 I propose a KZbin style boxing match between putin and Biden

[@stefan2796]

I hope that the politicians will solve this crisis in a mature way. Taking into account the different interests and views. Nobody wants a war. It is the common citizen who suffers the most during military conflicts. We really should avoid this. And there are already plenty of other issues that politicians should focus on.

[@rodbottomley4514]

Amen brother.

[@Dash101]

Mate, Russia is breaching the integrity of Ukraine as a sovereign nation, and has been doing so for years now. This isn't about a balance of interests. One is a giant nuclear capable state acting outside the international order and the other is a vulnerable nation defending its fate. Let's not pretend as though Russia has any standing in this dispute

[@lord_millenium]

@@rodbottomley4514i have the good feeling everyone wants a european escalation. But we need more military stuff in the ukraine.

[@karlkarlsson9126]

Nothing will happen. NATO and US sending troops because in fear or Russians invading Ukraine, and Russia is sending troops to defend their border because they don't like having NATO and the US so close to them. Even if Russia would have interests in invading Ukraine, they won't do anything when NATO and the US is involved as much as it is now. It's a stand off that will lead to some tension for some years. The Cold War never really stopped. US/NATO won't attack. Russia wont attack.

[@quarmos_farmos7894]

It's a shame that many politicians only care about money and would do anything to get it 😢

[@nickpn23]

I have a gut feeling that the naval forces might represent a flashpoint, even if talks continue. All those ships and planes squashed up in the black sea. It could get messy by accident.

[@thegr8rambino]

operation flashpoint: cold war crisis

[@Skaarxiong1]

i have blues brothers flashback.

[@greattime860]

'Invasion hype comes only from the West' Russian invasion scare' unravels, Ukraine breaks ranks with US/UK, denies Russian invasion pending. 'Americans are safer in Kiev than in Los Angeles', Ukrainian official says. Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov said there's no possibility of Russia’s invasion of his country in the near future.

[@asmyself4021]

The naval part is literally the easiest one to repel, unless Russia doesn't use airforce to clear the beach first. The real problem are long range missiles, which Russia seems to love

[@alien4422]

@@thegr8rambino I love that game.

[@petmister1]

All eyes on Eastern Europe… China and Iran will look after there allies too. Last time I checked China still wants Taiwan.

[@springer-qb4dv]

China invading across taiwan strait is much tougher job than Russia invading across border into Ukraine. All that Taiwan needs is really good submarine fleet to sink China's hopes.

[@sabrinanova949]

@@springer-qb4dv Nah, the only China needs is interilands missile. 10.000 missile is enough to make Taiwan waving white flag.

[@russell6075]

@@sabrinanova949 10k missles and what? Decimate the country and leave it worthless nice one

[@sabrinanova949]

@@russell6075 Yep 😊😊😊

[@Steve-oj2lx]

Taiwan independence is US dream, so they can setup military bases a few miles from mainland China.

[@mattskinner5432]

I’d say it would be a disaster. Let the leaders fight it out in the ring, saves killing millions of innocents which normally happens

[@britishempireno1fan851]

Hopefully there can be peace ☮️

[@johnnybrix5308]

Not sure.... this Matrix is on repeat

[@springer-qb4dv]

There is no hope when there is Putin. LOL

[@cetaepsilon]

what is peace ?

[@Anonymous-qj3sf]

@@springer-qb4dv There is no hope when there is a usa

[@Cotac_Rastic]

@@lobbyskids2 "The Free world" (TM) USA est. 1945

[@fendermustang6537]

Well we see where that went

[@djdoolittle1315]

A bloody mess, that’s what

[@bobcat3905]

If anything Kinetic will happen, they'll wait until after the Olympics are done but before the spring thaw.

[@thevillain1464]

2 Jets until April Netherlands? Wow

[@63phillip]

I wonder what would happen if Russia made friends with Mexico and put weapons on the border of America like America and NATO is doing to Russia.

[@Nicko0]

I mean Russia is the agressors they are threatening to send troops so they are getting ready so Russia doesnt take a lot before the troops arrive

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

Time for some truth: There were *zero* NATO bases in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia or Poland before 2014. NATO units only arrived in Eastern Europe *after* Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014.

[@willamestrada1121]

@@ehollopeter hahaha im dying here. Im Mexican by the way.

[@willamestrada1121]

Since Im Mexican and I love Russian women..I would say Putin send me your women.

[@Nomit00NN]

@@AdmiralBonetoPick that is true, the iron curtain has fallen and the old NATO alliance is preparing to fight the former red giant

[@mickcee5053]

We’ve evolved and changed in some many ways us humans but some aspects of life are still stuck well in the past

[@615alexander9]

It’s going to be an endgame for this for sure

[@jw66jw]

" Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own." John Quincy Adams-U.S. President NOTE: The Champion and Vindicator of HER OWN FREEDOM------NOT THE WORLD'S FREEDOM

[@springer-qb4dv]

two whole fighter jets? Putin must be shivering in his boots! LOL

[@thegr8rambino]

russia could take all of europe probably lol

[@stevenhull5025]

plus a couple of drones

[@tonytone611]

@@thegr8rambino wrong. Russia doesnt even have the ability to take and hold all of Ukraine.

[@rokana9641]

Hahaha I'm sure his scared silly

[@kris7822]

Yes. Putin should be scared. It is one thing attacking non-NATO country. It is entirely different thing shooting down a plane of a NATO member. Even if it is an accident. Putin should be scared. His legacy would lay in ruins if Russia becomes involved in conflict with NATO (which is pretty much guaranteed at this point Russia would lose).

[@allygrace3699]

That's comforting

[@Dan-Martin]

Russia did an amphibious assault on the Kuril Islands in world war 2

[@monteperry6605]

I've come to the conclusion there are alot more important people than myself in this situation and they make the decisions not me. So if the invasion happens and there is a huge war over this. Well I guess that's what happens. We all just have to deal with it as it develops.🤷‍♂️

[@thegr8rambino]

my sentiments exactly

[@imzirg]

Man with brain..

[@mustachegurl1714]

well, once a big war starts. Some countries would join in.

[@popcornfilms1]

A refreshing sense of awareness and humility

[@waqarbutt6773]

No War. Look at satellite image 150 truck only 30 have no snow so that means ther are about 15 drives and 15 support staff. 2 officer 6 seargents, 1 cooking lady, 1 cleaning lady and they will have a pet bear that show up because he woke up in the middle of winter and need some food. Also only one Barack roof has no snow on is as it is -22 C. that means all the other buildings are empty. The Bear is sitting in front of the heater in the basement, its is dark and warm. My old Barack's in the Netherlands was near the beach, so we had a fox that wood show up and the meat crap the cook and supply master wood leave. In return, the fox wood get rid of the cat that wood sleep and piss in are trucks. If your barracks is more in inland Europe there will be an owl and a falcon, get in to east Germany and Poland wolf will show up at your Barack's door mid-winter. And in the former CCCP yes a bear will want to sleep over for winter. PS. The bear also get vodka and sigerats if he/she smoks and drink. But he will have to do some work or armwressel the troops. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp3YZaWNZd2UkLM

[@lesliegrace8360]

German gave 5000 helmets. How generous

[@senseofthecommonman]

So a Russian army is facing soldiers wearing German helmets………

[@tp_timtam863]

At least the Ukrainians will fight in style, eh?

[@eviemae4865]

Germs I mean Germany is two face

[@maxfernandes8559]

Germany is actually trolling everyone, they are obviously planning to send 5000 soldiers into Ukraine - all with the name Helmut

[@icypiano2288]

@@maxfernandes8559 lol this made me breath harder

[@Devils_DoubLe]

Now it certainly seems Smoke and Mirrors.......

[@newyorkerjoe123]

'For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world'. Enough talk., enough bullying weaker nations for ages. Let's fight, let's fight like a man! 👍

[@biohazard8295]

Go and fight i will watch

[@PreehDere]

Honestly, it really feel like that false flag scenario is everywhere, Just on the US side tho 🤷‍♂️

[@fumanchu9701]

Can someone please explain how Russia’s reaction to NATO being on its door is any different to America’s reaction when the USSR tried to move nuclear missiles onto Cuba in the 60’s.

[@timby2383]

its double standard, when murica does it its always for the Freedom & Democracy. When other country would do the same, they're tyrant dictatorships lmao

[@fungunsun1]

Its different because they already freaking invaded and took Ukraines territory making Ukraines desire to join NATO absolutely valid

[@fumanchu9701]

@@fungunsun1 how is that different to the US invading Iraq and Afghanistan ?

[@eggfriedrice4495]

@@fungunsun1 they haven’t invaded. The fighting is between Ukrainians.. some backed by russia, others backed by the west.

[@davidlangum8085]

The Soviets were sending NUKES to Cuba, NATO isn't sending nukes to Ukraine. The Soviets were backing a regime that was (and still is) oppressing the people, NATO is backing a free people who are fighting against Russian aggression. That's the difference.

[@philmacracken9944]

Load warzone, they made a map of the last city..

[@barryscotland250]

30 UK SAS TROOPS. At present, there are as many as 17,000 Spetsnaz, although this figure must be qualified. They are undoubtedly an elite unit within the Russian military, but there are elites and there are elites. Using live fire exercises it's not unusual for casualties and fatalities on an unprecedented scale just in training. MAD

[@cmonman85]

"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world" Enough talk., enough bullying weaker nations for ages. Let's fight, let's fight like a man 👍

[@Mh-yu7ji]

The Ukrainians should have built anti tank ditches 3 meters deep 5 meters wide at max. To slowdown the Russian armored columns and troop movements and give their mobile artillery and anti tank time to react

[@vespasian266]

mobile units lying in wait along frosted roads, take out a few tanks at the front of the column and do that every few miles. next job, wait for the tankers, blow those up and the Armour is going nowhere.

[@bishboshs]

Thank god Mh Ho is providing military advice on KZbin. I'm sure career soldiers and generals hadn't considered these options.

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

They should have built prism towers, with Mirage Tanks hiding in the trees, and a chronosphere.

[@brunosturiale3967]

Forget all the Ukrainian military manuals and experience, put this guy in charge of defense of Ukrainian

[@marinkovacevic8732]

Soooou, how many miles of ditches? What mobile artillery and anti tank weapons? The one that will be instantly destroyed from air? It only depends how much money Russia is willing to spend. But it doesn't matter as Russia has zero reasons or need to invade Ukraine.

[@saintedwarrior5599]

SAS Is on another level

[@user-ry2qs7xf9k]

Trenches

[@cte4dota]

It's all nice and gloomy when we talk about it and most of the people are military experts but when sh#it get real ohh boy. And Russian military is great rival to West so they can feel the heat of war for once.

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

Cuban Missile Crisis on the other foot.

[@aahamoj5685]

Like the fight between David and Goliath!

[@mikhailpankratov8532]

The key is there is no reason for Russia to capture Ukraine. If it does (which is higly unlikelly) it will be very heavy load on Russia's economy. Even if aquired at zero cost. The only relevant idea is to avoid US nuclear rockets there, but if we count distance to Moscow, Ukraine border is just only about 150 km closer than Latvia (454 km instead of 598 km). In flight time terms that is about 2 extra minues, or even less than 1 minute with hypersonic speed. And Latvia is already a NATO member for a while. And finally, if Russia annex Ukraine it will actually move NATO border closer, as from that poin Russia will have to defend ex-Ukraine territory the same way as its own. It is easy to see, that it is much better for Russia to have weak, disorganised and corrupted Ukraine, whuch is a bigger problem for allies, that for enemies - just as it is now.

[@athny4200]

the likelihood is that they will keep Ukraines "independence" but under their supervision like a province, similar to belarus or chechnya. theyll just impose their own rules and ownership over it, under another name of someone else so it looks like its this whole new cool thing.

[@mikhailpankratov8532]

@@athny4200 Chechnya and Belarus has very few in common actually. First is integral part of Russia, and allways was. Second is an independent state since 1991, with its own agenda, usually quite different from Russian. But anyway, if Putin wants new USSR he may well start whith Belarus, which is quite ready to integrate, but even there progress is very slow. Than continue with Kazakhstan, which unlike Ukraine, has a lot of natural resources. And than... may be... take a second look at Ukraine.

[@athny4200]

@@mikhailpankratov8532 the only reason why Belarusian president is still in office is because of Russian support propping him up in power. Chechnya is similar in that stance that they somewhat have internal ability to do what they want, so long as they go along with the olligarchy's agenda. They murdered, beat and imprisoned hundreds of LGBT people under Russia's oversight. These 2 are alike in that sense, there is a man of power in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov who is Chechnya's President. Also youre wrong because Chechnya did actually gain independence through war but its hung off as a Russian state which is odd. So technicality, they are an independent state under the guidance of Russia.

[@mikhailpankratov8532]

@@athny4200 Chechnya is a State in the same sence as, for example, Minesota or Texas. They called states also, but are not independant counties.

[@AK-qy5iw]

@@mikhailpankratov8532 other people's land is never "integral part of Russia". Plus Putin fears Kadyrov more than he fears any NATO. Chechenia is more free from Russia than in Dudajev's time plus Putin is paying dan to Kadyrov like Russians payed dan to the mongols.

[@raulduke6953]

Probably look something like the last time they did it .

[@Craig-wp3pz]

Let me guess, it would look a lot like it looks like right NOW, just those tanks rolling forward a couple of Kms

[@arkhamlocus5431]

It's looking pretty embarrassing ngl

[@s4plays786]

i wish this isnt too serious

[@dubtingofficial]

Stop baiting. This is pure propaganda. Imagine Russia expanding into Mexico.

[@gru6y17]

I think that wee will see exactly what it will look like soon

[@pdservices6681]

Give it a few weeks and we might find out.

[@zukacs]

1:26 wow i had no idea toto wolfs brother was a reporter

[@michaeljohnson5365]

A lot of people are going to splat like lemmings dropping off cliffs

[@Veks120]

About that-

[@xaiano794]

Hopefully they won't shoot down any more passenger planes and lie about it.

[@harveybarnes7784]

Like any war, the people suffer.

[@zeekmx1970]

what it would look like ? The lightning war mentioned in the video.

[@jessecardinaels8787]

We never learn do we

[@meshiu2344]

Everyone knows who the two baddest forces in the world are. Let's hope a war doesn't breakout between them because in the end all War brings is grieving families and heartaches that never heal.

[@TroubleDrivers]

everyone's a gangster until Germany show's up (WW3) !.

[@gotobannfpv]

We could all be gone in a white flash..

[@themanfromtaured114]

And what Germany sent to Ukraine 5000 helmets 🪖 😂 🤝

[@evgenychernitsyn2742]

Very wise decision from Germany and also very optimistic (with hope that it will save if there is anything to save in those heads)

[@1q2w542]

It will be extremely bloody for both sides, overwhelming 21th century modern civilization's understanding and tolerance against violence. It will be much simmilar to WW2 rather than any other conflicts since cold war.

[@silverangelism]

War was started în 2014.

[@sasapetrovic677]

"bloody for both sides" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lord_Cointoss]

It will look like . Boom Boom Boom.

[@davidgetchell630]

We will find out soon enough

[@steveg8102]

It would look like teletubbies...

[@mawuenahafeh7753]

We now know how it turned out...

[@theghosttypegreninja8851]

Yeah I wonder. :/

[@dun0790]

Arent all ships amphibious lol?

[@stecrawley6590]

I understand Russia's historical Tues to the Ukraine but since the break up of the soviet Union countries should have every right to self rule and not bullied and forced into rejoining Russia as with Taiwan let the people decide on the way they go it's such a dangerous point in the history of the world people need to learn from the previous wars

[@Dani-yq8jc]

russia doesnt want ukraine to join them they dont want them to join the west and nato if they would join nato they can deploy weapon systems at the russian border that is what putin doesnt want he wants a buffer between russia and nato and that is ukraine

[@zoki8980]

Kuba also have every right to self rule. So what if Kuba let Russia put Nuklear Rockets in Kuba.

[@TheLondonForever00]

The Russians just poked a hornets nest.

[@FPSPRINCESS]

It'll look like russian soldiers and military moving across the border I'd have thought.

[@user-nd5vi2lo8w]

It certainly won't look like in 1941.

[@dustyfarm5r577]

This is what happens when boris had his party in lockdown

[@kamerun1]

All we want is peace

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Interesting looking at these comments seven months later, with Russia being handed their arse.

[@bad_skillz6863]

Thats true

[@stanleylyles8196]

War would be too obvious.

[@nicknock4091]

What would a Russian invasion of Ukraine look like? From a bigger picture perspective, I see chaos everywhere on this planet and I see what everyone doesn't want to see.

[@geezer1471]

Very true dude

[@andreivulpe6148]

I can confirm

[@mikethompson2650]

Read earlier today that the Polish government is looking into sending a shipment(s) of SAM manpads, drones and ammo.

[@VChong1991]

Skynews: the invasion will invovled kangaroos and koalas.

[@stevie6621]

Ukraine would be history if the 'invasion' happens.

[@unfairbetrug6508]

lol

[@denist1593]

Metro 2022...

[@one1onetime935]

No different than the US training on the Korean peninsula provoking the north

[@aa-hu2lf]

I just hope nukes won't be used

[@surferboy18]

The saddest thing of it all is that United Nations doesn't mean anything Over 3 million dead in Vietnam, 1.3M in Iraq , invasion of crimea, deaths in Palestine and Afghanistan.

[@johngallacher3434]

Amazing wee have two planes flying from the Netherlands that is boys with their toys

[@benymmjohanson1267]

Россия лидирует

[@outlaweduk]

its a stalemate russia is not going to invade ukraine unless nato goes in first under the pretence of defence

[@eviemae4865]

So naïve

[@AK-qy5iw]

On the contrary. The only way to avoid the war is for NATO to go in en force. By now NATO has given green light to destroy Ukraine

[@unfairbetrug6508]

lol

[@robertbones326]

I got notification on my phone that a Ukranian rifleman shot and killed 5 Ukranian guards. At first I was like "oh shi it's all kicking off!!!", but it's pretty unrelated.

[@mushroomhead0_o820]

@Eduardo but this is truth

[@rophiamphu1669]

One thing is sure, it involves a lot of bodybag.

[@AK-qy5iw]

The ships wont last the trip.

[@funboy1492]

Will there be peace ✌ in this world 🌎

[@lance-pc1qz]

I hope putin really don't resort to nuks

[@noblenitro8500]

If Putin ever believes the national security of Russia is being threatened at any time he most certainly would resort to nukes

[@nobaso620]

He is not that stupid

[@conormcguire2376]

He wont, because if Russia was to nuke the USA for example, the USA would most likely send some back, as well as the USA allies. But nuclear warfare is a whole other level

[@antontherussian1]

Why no one is talking about how many week troops are on Ukrainian lands including everyone who wants to fight Russia?

[@charliedudley4447]

Russia has a pathetic fleet of ships they will be wiped out by the UK let alone the US :')

[@sophie.5525]

it just won't happen

[@wasidanatsali6374]

The price of coffins is gonna rise.

[@tjudah9022]

Easy work.

[@markuspauels1855]

those photos are very old, i cant imagine they have wooden trenches today

[@fperry8613]

I wonder if the Red will use chemicals weapons?

[@norakheroian791]

bluff or no bluff DROP THE BOMB

[@TomNook.]

Mad Vlad

[@leegray72]

Stealing that one

[@entertainmentjoke2871]

Disgusting to see a conflict unsolved after UK and USA involved.

[@lake5421]

Haha good one

[@EC-gh7ih]

What would a Russian invasion of Ukraine look like? They forgot to put that part in the video..

[@rsuriyop]

They sure did didn't they? 🙄

[@oumyara4137]

The dude has a brown north face jacket 😩

[@spooderman26]

Damn kinda unlucky hopefully we don't join

[@wyrmie84]

OMG - 30 Troops ?? What an effort!

[@abdullahdaone]

Quality not quantity

[@jamesw7072]

They could of at least sent 300 like the Spartans.

[@janfeelders6051]

If the war begins, there come more. But they doesnt want to escalated the situation.

[@Cyborg_Lenin]

Each one worth 10k? What kind of mad lads have they deployed ffs.

[@ryand900]

30 to train Ukrainians.....

[@natalio.179]

Very strange analytics

[@raywhitehead730]

Most Americans aren't paying much attention to the Ukraine. Trust me. For my part, NATO has outlived its usefulness years ago, with the fall of the USSR in 1991. And European nations haven't invested in their military due diligence , ever since. They have taken advantage of America s contribution. I say enough of NATO. I think many Americans are swinging my way.

[@hilarymiseroy3251]

The reason America spends so much on defence isn't to make any contribution to anything other than the enrichment of their own military establishment.

[@hilarymiseroy3251]

@Joshua’s HAUS I'm not Russian

[@sammienochez8497]

Real life call of duty

[@kisstheapex2203]

Funny how news these days asks vague questions rather than stating facts

[@bradleyhauf312]

russia should be training soldiers with urkaine, not against them... they should have training exercises... not war amongst one another...