Why is Russia Failing?- The War in Ukraine Explained: Operational and Historical Overview *CENSORED*

Hey guys, a different video today. I will return to games, military history and anime after this. But I felt I needed to make something on this. It's been a busy few days.
Here are two links to Military Aviation History below regarding the Russian Air Force:
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Glory to Ukraine.

[@toolazyforthis3164]

This is really interesting to look back to 8 months later to see how strategies on both sides have developed

[@jb03hf]

Less than a month left before you should take a look.

[@dm121984]

Looking back a year later, its crazy to see that Russia stands close to military defeat due to CONSTANT mishandling of the war.

[@dangarrett8676]

Coming back to these old videos to see how they've aged is always a good time... it's sad how little the more depressing parts haven't changed. Looking at you Putin using ordinance on civilians

[@Claymann71]

'We are very lucky they are very, VERY &^%$ING stupid!' 'RuZZian Warship, GO &^%$ YOURSELF!' 'We will Resist & Bite because we are all in-sight!' SLAVA UKRAINE! UNTIL IT IS DONE, WE SHALL ENDURE! FOR THOSE WE CHERISH! *FOR US ALL!* Pufin the Poisoner wanted to strangle Ukraine & make it a DMZ on the World Stage but now it is Ukraine that is strangling RuZZia slowly while NATO plays Referees. As long as we give Ukraine the 3-B's of WAR Beans-Bullets-Bandages, they will keep kicking Pufin's RuZZia in the balls FOR US. The only thing I love more then USA kicking RuZZia's &^% is seeing us pay their Cousin to do it FOR US ALL. I have a good friend named Slava. No, I didn't know the meaning of his name before it became a Global Rallying Battle-Cry. We celebrated his home-village's liberation last September. I have no doubt that Ukriane will prevail against the RuZZian Orcish Horde. My only worry is we might not have the Willpower to continue supplying Ukraine with Everything they need to recapture & control Crimea. This began with Crimea & this will end in Crimea. Melitopol soon, then the Southern-Front. Destroy the Crimean Bridge & then repel the Black Sea Fleet. Siege Crimea & strategically target ANY military targets. I don't know how they would do it but I would deport any Russian Citizens who were 'resettled' by Russia in Crimea. I absolutely understand that some Ukrainians & Russians have married & have families in Ukraine & Crimea. I only wish Pufin did. He still rolled tanks across the border & seized the Z.P.P. _despite_ the many Russians & Ukrainians who stood infront of the Tanks. This will be a Black-Stain on Russia's soul for the next +100 years. Pufin the Poisoner will burn in purgatory for all eternity for the countless war-crimes he's caused by his own hand. Crimea by October 2023!!! RESIST & BITE! 💪

[@AcidBombYT]

lol what else is new

[@09csr]

Sadly, I wouldn't say "close to". Not yet at least. The war is slugging on in a slow pace. I hope we'll see the end to it soon, but cynical as I am I count on it going on for another few years.

[@cookiecola5852]

@@09csr, well it might be very close to an end or not, even if we account for that Putin will continue it for a long time, it is really all up to China, Putin is on Chinese lifesupport

[@flippingchips7343]

"The river that vanquishes armies" is an incredibly powerful image

[@AnimarchyHistory]

I should write a book. Or do a video with that title. Glad someone else likes it.

[@flippingchips7343]

@@AnimarchyHistory I would definitely love a video about the river that vanquishes armies.

[@42ndguardian]

Much like the Tiber before it

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

@@42ndguardian same for the Danube & the Rhine, but also time

[@scottlangley5596]

Man. I had forgotten how grim it looked back then. I thought it would be over soon, too.

[@myrlid1296]

As a Ukrainian, I'd like to add some corrections to this nevertheless a good video: 1 There is and was no civil war in Donbass (it was russian invasion, where they have been acting like terrorists in civil uniform, supporting local gangs with money and weapons) 2 Kyiv, not Kiev (Kiev is how russians call it in russian to humiliate it and state that it is "their" city) 3 There are and were no radical nationalists in our government, the parties have not received enough votes and single politicians were not supported. There are not more such radicals in our country, than in any average European country.

[@AimlessSavant]

The russ will rue the day their jackboots stomped into Ukraine bringing nothing but death. Brought to court in chain to face retribution like the nazi of old.

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

I was wondering about this kiev kyiv situation thanks for explaining

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

So pronounce like "keev" -kyiv , right ?

[@myrlid1296]

@@Black-Sun_Kaiser It is very close, but ˈkiːjɪv (KEE-yiv) will be closer :)

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

@@myrlid1296 thanks for letting me know, was getting confused hearing it said so many different ways

[@arsenalxa4421]

I was in Odessa in 2008 when my ship, USS McFaul, participated in joint exercises with Ukraine's Navy. The goal was to determine what steps they needed to take in order to be on par with NATO member navies. I shared some time chatting with a trio of Ukrainian midshipmen, who I've been wondering about since this thing kicked off. Are they still fighting? Are they alive? Are they dead? I can only pray they're alright and fighting back.

[@jimmysticks6133]

First off thank you for your service and second I'd bet there fine I mean the chanses of them getting out if there was an incident or a battle at sea would be high. And knowing Ukraine forces myself as well there not going down without a story in a textbook.

[@michaelhansberger2290]

My brother was on uss blue ridge

[@HandleMyBallsYouTube]

It seems the Ukrainian navy can't do much at sea, I haven't heard of any ship losses except one captured as it was abandoned by the crew, probably because they're no use if they just get blown up seeing as they have no chance in hell against the Russian navy. They're probably taking part in the fight, but they're likely doing so on land.

[@TheProjectVoid]

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[@claudeyaz]

Navy likely prisoners of war...or shipless likely getting paid with Chinese Yuan. Group of Nations will likely use the situation with Russia, to build a parallel Financial system, like it is going to be all out Financial War..for years. They want to replace the USA dollar from the world reserve currency ...which is a bigger threat than even nukes to the future of the world..So we need to either A) makes this war too costly to China, so they stopped funding Russia, or we need to prepare for that Financial parallel system. If we make this Russian war where they are not even sending soldiers to, painful to China, they may second-guess invading Taiwan for now... give more time to build up defenses they need their own Iron Dome and Beyond

[@matthewramstad867]

The original video is how I found your channel, and have been binge watching since. Definitely worth rewatching the re upload.

[@kinologan5074]

Same

[@michaeldautry]

Same

[@sentientdildo886]

Is the original uncensored?

[@williamyoung9401]

Hope we will know everything soon, and this war will end soon... "In war, Truth is the first casualty." -Aeschylus

[@darrellmeganfoxall8830]

Why are the videos censored??

[@capefear56]

You did a really good job with this video about *******. The topic of Russian ****** support and ******* really ******** and I think you raise some valid points. ******* ******* slava *******!

[@joeclaridy]

It is a shame that ******* is not allowing us to talk about the Russian ******** of *******. It's crazy utterly crazy especially since the Russian explanation has more holes that a B17 bomber returning from a mission over **** Germany.

[@Crazcosmopwnu]

@@joeclaridy I'm surprised there's no banner under the video that warns viewers about "Potential misinformation" like they had under Coof19 videos

[@joeclaridy]

@@Crazcosmopwnu the lengths we have to go through in order to have a civil discussion is ridiculous

[@henryplantagenet219]

@@joeclaridy if it came back. No offense.

[@joeclaridy]

@@henryplantagenet219 none taken. The pandemic of unknown origin has seen our leaders undertake questionable actions that we'd normally not allow.

[@rangered_64]

Ukraine has shown its will and might to resist an invading force on their homeland, no matter who they are and where they are, they'll defend their country till the end. Слава Україні! Героям слава!

[@johnathanhughes9881]

@@larrythorn6265 Give him time . . .

[@miketaylor5212]

@@larrythorn6265 thats putins problem kiev is not surrounded. the south of kiev and karkiv are open supplies and fresh troops go in exausted and wounded go out. its so bad for russia that putin is asking china for help.Putin hasnt started killing his own people that we know of. protesting russian goverment can get a person 15 years in prison and he sure is killing hundreds and soon to be thousand of those people he said he was liberating.

[@nomayor1]

Ukraine has shown nothing As Russia proved in Syria while fighting the US-sponsored terrorists, they know very well how to do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3XCgWudnqyGesU However, in Ukraine Russia needs to ensure the population is safe and sound, and that once all of this is done the population is friendly to Russia. This is why Russia is investing the time to do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3i2i5Kvrbagqq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZmad55niK-Ge9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DJgmesgpJ5hac kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rHiYSng9x4rbc You see, the brainless lunatic who bombards countries and sends them back to the Stone age is the gangster called amergang: Kill and bomb everybody and make sure everybody across the globe hates us. Russia on the other fights mindful of what the next day will look like.

[@killingyouwithlogic5808]

@@larrythorn6265 I do not agree with people constantly comparing anyone they dislike to Hitler BUT the Issue is Putin looks at everyone as less then himself. Also Putin's war Doctrine Of basically at any means necessary and he doesn't mind invasion tactics. Also do not trick your self Putin has the Blood of millions on his hands! Also Putin did kill his own men he sent troops into combat with out even telling them this wasn't anything beyond just training he tricked 60k of troops into attacking a country and basically treating them all as meat shields!

[@killingyouwithlogic5808]

@@nomayor1 YOUR BRAIN DEAD IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE THIS! Putin has targeted Civilian Hospitals not accidental shellings he TARGETED HOSPITALS!

[@Norbrookc]

One of the things that I think is an unintended consequence for Russia of this invasion is that they showed that their military is just not very good. Poor logistics, poor training, unmaintained or obsolete equipment, and troops who aren't really motivated is not something that send shivers down the spines of any of their future opponents. While the overall numbers of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and troops sounds impressive, if it is breaking down, out out of fuel, and your troops are hungry, well, you don't last very long. A tank out of gas is simply an artillery piece in the wrong place. Russia may eventually take Ukraine, but keeping it is something they won't be able to do. And afterward any attempts at bullying are going to be met with "Bring it."

[@jamesharding3459]

Despite the terrible cost this war is taking on the Ukrainian people, it may be beneficial to the rest of the world that is aligned against Russia, China, and their crony nations. If what was considered the world's second most powerful military has faired this poorly, then I suspect their neighbors will be much more inclined towards standing firm, in the knowledge that they _can_ extract an untenable price from the invader.

[@billzhao1346]

The issue is that too many people think that the russian armed forces is somehow free from the corruption that plagues the rest of the government. Putin probably overestimate his capabilities and is now suffering from it.

[@Norbrookc]

@@billzhao1346 Another problem I've seen a number of Russian expatriates say is that it is a virtual tradition in Russia to tell your superiors what they want to hear. So telling your regimental commander that your equipment is virtually unusable, or that your field rations are bad doesn't happen. By the time any report gets to the top, it's been massaged, gilded, reworded, and polished so that what the top person hears is not even close to reality, and no one dares tell the person at the top that they're wrong.

[@Norbrookc]

@@jamesharding3459 Consider that in early 1990, Iraq was considered to have the 4'th largest military in the world, with the most recent Soviet weaponry. Then remember how long they lasted. I would bet right now most of their neighbors are looking at the current performance of the Russian military and are not terribly worried about how they'd do against them. Even if Russia takes Ukraine, they'll have been bled pretty badly in the doing of it, and given the massive damage their economy is taking and going to take, they're not going to be recovering from that for a long time.

[@nik021298]

@@jamesharding3459 I think it could also be beneficial to China. They will probably take economic advantage out of a sanctioned Russia. And even Outer Manchuria claims could come back into the picture, given that it was anexed to Russia in what they call the century of humiliation. China is friendly with Russia both out mutual rivalry with the US and self interest and I fully expect that as soon as it's more detrimental than beneficial to be allied with Russia, China will stab them in the back.

[@jasonhare8540]

When Vlad winds up in a basement very similar to the one Tsar Nicholas wound up in I won't even be a little surprised ....

[@Globaleye007]

An extraordinary video presentation for those who want an excellent commentary on the war in Ukraine. Awesome analysis and opinion on developments in the region. Well done, thank you!

[@benonykristinsson3324]

i Agree

[@jedidiaheben1707]

So impressive how Ukraine went from potential Russian rule to saving its capital to stopping Russians in Donbass to actually retaking lost land and actually winning against the Russians. Slava Ukraini✊

[@StormShadowHarris]

Update- They've now Invaded Russia. Slava Ukraini.

[@amorosogombe9650]

So good listening to someone that knows what they're talking about. I've learnt more from you in 20 minutes than from the whole mass media in 2 weeks.

[@sambassil7825]

Me too

[@Underwaystudios]

me three

[@criii4950]

Dude right, I feel like I really understand what’s happening now. Really can’t trust the media with conveying this

[@amorosogombe9650]

@chaos69 Yes. But RT news was just deranged. Even Fox isn't that unhinged. I wish they didn't shut down independent media in Russia.

[@CrayonEater255]

@chaos69 RT is the most biased news channel in existence

[@Crashed131963]

"They all have a plan until you punch them in the face" Mike Tyson.

[@orkako]

Even the best plan can't withstand confrontation with reality.

[@margiemontgomery285]

Are you the boxer Mike Tyson

[@TrinityCore60]

No plan survives contact with the enemy.

[@hudsonflores5478]

Plans are useless, planning is indespensible. Eisenhower iirc, maybe a different General, he was from the US but I forgot which

[@AverageFreedomEnjoyer]

It's more than one year now, and the defenders are still holding. Looks like the scenario at the end hasn't, isn't and won't happen.

[@nohrii023]

I also can recommend our Oberst Markus Reisner, a Colonel of the Austrian Army. He does an excelent job analyzing both armies and the war itself and made many great presentations. He is also trying to make some in english so many can understand it. It would also be interesting how Ukraine would have looked like if Wilhelm Franz von Habsburg-Lothringen would become King in Ukraine because he was beloved by the Ukrainians because he fell in love with this country and its people. After the first world war he was trying to build a movement for Independence and an Army of Ukrainains against the Soviets but failed and the Soviets brought him to jail, treated him as a Spy - the Ukrainains built a monument of him during the war.

[@jeromebirth2693]

Needed content no matter how many times you have to post. Keep up the great work.

[@justicar5]

I know this is a year old..but look at how much of a beating the political elements of AZOV took. AZOV turned from armed political militia into an elite TDF regiment.

[@Thisandthat8908]

3:45 is fascinating with the hindsight knowledge of Finland joining Nato. Find a buffer state in between that.

[@ghelmet2701]

For some reasons I feel like I'm rewatching the Winter war in Finland.

[@stephendenagy3396]

Excellent summary of Russian problems. Watching this 13 days later, it appears that the Russians have given up on total victory, and are concentrating on the Donbas. Losses seem far too great. It appears they just cannot fix their supply issues.

[@eziekkiel5876]

Amazing video breakdown. Watched from start to finish. Thanks for posting. Subscribed.

[@larswhitt1549]

My words exactly - and dito here.

[@ralphtaylor8164]

Excellent video and accompanying narrative. Will watch it again to make sure I did not miss anything. Thanks for the effort that was put into this production.

[@Kiwigrunt]

Very well put together, incisive, informative and for the most part accurate.... well done sir.

[@kireta21]

The goal of 2014 invasion by "green army" was to cause civil unrest and collapse still fresh and wonky pro-western Ukrainian government. Instead it created first stable government Ukraine had, caused surge of nationalism, recreation of Ukrainian army, and Ukraine seeking protection out in West. This invasion was supposed to be Russia un**cking the situation, but it seem they underestimated Ukrainians (again), and political cost of starting open war in Europe, and they actually got themself into even deeper. Also, just my opinion mind you, I have lingering feeling that the reason why China OK'd invasion, is because they want Russia to go bankrupt. This in a long run will allow them to buy out Russian government piece by piece, gaining access to all raw resources China may even need.

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Heck, it would be a massive victory just for China to reclaim Vladivostok that was taken by Russia in the unequal treaties.

[@soocheng2361]

@@Edax_Royeaux Manchuria belongs to China. The rulers of Ching dynasty came from there.

[@Nakamurayoru]

Imagine being in an all out war… and your commander hears casual bickering and insults over the intercom. So professional yet something that should tell said commander it’s not just insulted but important information also flowing through. And he can do nothing about it.

[@dichebach]

Wow what a fantastic video! I would love to see you do a repeat to reflect on the events of the past 10 days or so! In fact, doing an update every 10 days or so until it is over would be excellent.

[@elisabethdowson4253]

I can definitely see a series in your project. It's well planned, compassionately narrated, and technically articulate. I appreciate your effort. Despite censored clips, it kept me riveted. And I'm neither a gamer nor a combat enthusiast; just a grandmother who cannot believe the west and NATO let this escalate. Hopefully there is a larger purpose behind recent NATO war games, and retribution will be swift and simultaneous against strategic Rus targets. Dominus Ucraina!

[@wiseguy8828]

9 months later…I don’t know what happened during those 10 days but I think I would take regular updates from this channel on the invasion and watch the hell out of it.

[@ThePereubu1710]

Thank you. Shared with all my friends. Subscription earned!

[@Alte.Kameraden]

Ukraine's know what they're doing so much more than the Russians at this point. I just watched a civilian drone scouting a large Russian camp in the forest, flew away from the camp to get a bird's eye view moments before the camp was shelled by Ukrainian artillery. The shells were spread out, targeting specific areas of the camp, the one of the first shells directly hit a munitions dump in the camp causing a huge explosion. Mean while Russia is struggling to hit anything they're aiming at.

[@ladygrey7425]

And the only reason the Russians are even advancing on the Southern front is because they're resorting to the classic WW2 Soviet tactic of "drown them in a mountain of corpses and artillery shells".

[@anonmouse15]

They were pretty spot on with that hospital...

[@Alte.Kameraden]

@@anonmouse15 According to many they often miss their targets by up to a mile so the Hospital may of not been their target, either that or they had no target and just fired randomly onto the city not even knowing what they're shooting at. The youtube Laserpig literally showed air photos of one Ukrainian airfield and almost nothing fired at it even hit the airfield, including cluster munitions, with the field surrounding the air field like farmer's fields taking all the hits. I honestly think the Russian strikes are just that inaccurate.

[@Star5aII]

@@Alte.Kameraden So un-intention war crimes, that’s a big YIKES for me.

[@Alte.Kameraden]

@@Star5aII I literally think they're just that incompetent. It's intentional, targeting a hospital perhaps not, but targeting a city and a hospital ends up being where the random shells of that day landed then yes. I've seen enough evidence to assume Russian soldiers on the ground are literally seem like they're not even being lead, get shot at, scatter/panic. Shoot at anything that moves out of fear. Half starved, no support/supplies. Russian soldiers who have surrendered literally having no orders, no idea what they're supposed to even doing. It's a F***ing train wreck. I honestly think this is a bigger shit show than the Winter War. Just with less troops involved.

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

To me, it's pretty obvious why Russia's military is so poor. The reality is that the latest US carrier alone is over half of Russia's entire defence budget and Russia has not spent it correctly. They've spent most of it on designing new generation techs such as the T-14 MBT, SU-57 and other projects in the hope of securing funding abroad via sales. That hasn't happened which only makes it worse but what this has meant is that very little money has gone into maintaining what they do have along with training. This is why their air force is virtually non existent. Allot of their jets are probably not air worthy and then on top of that, they are worried about combining air opps with ground operations for fear of blue on blue fire. This comes from not having the data fusion/digital awareness capabilities and training to be able to quickly identify friend from foe and act quickly. Russia's ground strategy appears to be to just throw masses of low quality conscripts into areas and then shell the civilians a little bit in the hope of getting them to surrender. The only reason why Russia wasn't exposed and looked good during the Syrian conflict was because Russia stuck mainly to air operations. Their ground operations was mostly limited to small spec forces embedded with the Syrian army to help with the ground fighting. What Russia essentially did was use the Syrian army to go into and take rebel held areas after the air force had carpet bombed the population out using mostly dumb ordnance. Most people don't seem to understand just how big this is in terms of the world order. Russia's reputation as a top military power is essentially over. She will always be respected due to her large nuclear arsenal ofc but that's about it. Little more than a large North Korea with gas/oil.

[@alwayshavestrengthjoy7450]

Their Russian military operation does not look good at all. It looks like a 1940’s war movie with bombs and shelling, the equivalent of throwing rocks, to force folks out of buildings, from a training scene. This man have wasted billions with billions left in damage, in Ukraine. I am quite sure the insurance companies can sue him as liable in additional billions, for all property destroyed, where people can make claims on losing their personal property. I would be embarrassed in Putin’s chair.

[@TheProjectVoid]

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[@johnathanhughes9881]

You're ALMOST correct. They've MISAPPROPRIATED most of that budget. The small amount that remains, though, has indeed been spent poorly.

[@orkako]

With that nuclear arsenal, think again. Russia often threatens with a nuclear attack, but it is the only country that threatens directly with words or theoretical exercises whose course is reported in the media. Any other country that wants to show that it has nuclear weapons ready for use simply detonates them on a firing range. A nuclear warhead supposedly needs to be replaced every 10 years (I don't know if this is true). In addition, the fuel in rockets has to be replaced every few years. The rockets themselves should also be serviced at least once a year. On top of that, you have to service the launchers, silos, all the electronics and communications systems. If even their aircraft are in such a sorry state, why should we think that they have managed to invest billions of dollars in keeping their nuclear structures in good working order? There is a good chance that Russia does not have a single operational nuclear missile. Putin is a man who built his KGB career on his skill at bluffing. As president, he also bluffed often. Why should it be any different with nuclear weapons?

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

@@orkako NATO can't go into Ukraine as Russia's doctrine does allow for the use of tactical battlefield weapons. What would end up happening is that NATO and Russia exchange tactical nuke on Ukrainian soil. This is partly why Putin is so desperate to have a buffer zone between Russia and NATO. It's so that if there is ever conflict, the tactical nukes will be on someone else's territory where a nuclear stalemate would the be called on both sides. This is where the bluff is coming in. Russia's doctrine only allows for strategic nuclear weapons in Russia's sovereignty/government's existence is under threat.

[@SargentGunnery]

Really great video, Ani!

[@liladoodle]

KZbin: "WaR iS BAd aND ThiS ViDEo MUst bE ReMOveD tO KEep ThE cHilDrEn SAfe!" Also KZbin: "Naked yoga? Oh, that's fine because it's educational & good for your health.".

[@d.olivergutierrez8690]

...That’s horrendous, I will definitely look it up to confirm such indecency

[@stephennelson4954]

Dear god that’s disgusting. Link please

[@badasscrusader]

It's dumb,I understand not showing human corpses but destroyed vehicles?

[@hudsonflores5478]

The replies are crazy

[@Sharky_Splitz]

One for the algorithm. Also I hope Ukraine can hold out, seeing them joining EU & NATO will awesome since Russia won't be happy.

[@jimmysticks6133]

That would be a mess in it's own right but how Russia in handling this invastion and how little shit Ukraine gives I think the home boys can just solo Russia.

[@wealthybone2990]

No it wouldn't be awesome fuck them for joining NATO, it's literally why this is the reason it's happening

[@wealthybone2990]

@@jimmysticks6133 I mean it's not like they're trying to take over the country but don't underestimate the invasion, it's strong, so unlikely they can solo it.

[@tarektechmarine8209]

@@jimmysticks6133 until the arty comes out in full....

[@jimmysticks6133]

@@tarektechmarine8209 Ah yes I hope there arty aim aim is better than there cluster aim or there aint gonna be no civis left.

[@xanmontes8715]

One of my siblings believes that there was a referendum for independence in Donbass and that I am an idiot for believing propaganda. When I told him that there was a very good chance that Russian troops went incognito to the region he dismissed it as propaganda. When I told him that Russia dropped Willie Pete (white phosphorus) he didn't believe me and after he checked, he said it was on military targets and thus not a warcrime. I showed him a song I learned (it was Erika so that's my fault, I thought it was pretty) and he had an intervention because he is worried I'm going down a rabbit hole because Ukranians are mainly far right nazis and I side with them. I shared some of Zelensky's comedy routines and he informed me that Zelensky is a puppet for the West. I told him he got 73% of the vote. You guessed it, that was propaganda too. I don't know what to do... I'm enlisting to the army of our country so I can help by fighting in Ukraine but I know he will NOT share my thoughts. He hates war but sadly his interpretation of "appropriate invasion response" is to avoid battle and surrender. I fear he is too naive for this world... Edit-> When the war started our family talked about it at length. He was the only one who didn't approve of our country sending (pathetically little) aid. He said he'd rather there be no war at all. When pressed for it, he suggested they surrender.

[@hudsonflores5478]

There are many who are brainwashed, they will not change. Trying is useless. They are of an opinion which they believe in so firmly they cannot accept any evidence to the contrary if it was put in front of them in a multi hour long full presentation of why they are wrong. They will dismiss it as mere propaganda. Many can be convinced one way or the other if you give them the full evidence, but a great many people can never change. There is always a hardline for every party, and that applies to seemingly any opinion. There are always those who can never drop it. It doesn't help that often it is information spread without proof in meme format, and will be assumed as true. Then when you prove them wrong, you are a sheep following the propaganda who cannot understand their idea.

[@hudsonflores5478]

Lazerpig did a good video on something similar called "How to kill a God". He personally has some political bias but generally I would say it encompasses why people are often so set to some opinions pretty well.

[@abnormali2944]

36:45 the L-39 is called Albatros not Dolphin, Dolphin is L-29 but that's just a minor mistake

[@iainlyall6475]

thank you again. this is the 2nd time i've watched this. i hope you can bring another episode into being. :-)

[@criii4950]

This deserves an award dude thank you

[@garrisonnichols807]

Ukraine is definitely not going to support Russia anymore after this and will definitely be seeking NATO membership if they win.

[@joeclaridy]

I'm not so sure. Definitely they will sever all ties with Moscow, however the half hearted response by NATO and its stonewalling of Polish MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine will not be forgotten. NATO knows on some level that intervention is inevitable but they're allowing Russia to devastate Ukraine while safely watching from thousands of kilometers away. In the end I hope Ukraine solidifies its independence but I do believe they won't look at the west in the same light they've had in the past.

[@drs4983]

@@joeclaridy Is a fuck-ton of AT weapons, drones, supplies, sanctions against Russia half hearted?

[@garrisonnichols807]

@@joeclaridy you're very wrong about that. Ukraine is has become a major ally of the United States and NATO. They're amazed by the amount of help their receiving from the Western nations.

[@d.olivergutierrez8690]

@@joeclaridy that’s literally the most that nato can do in the current circumstances, any more and you will be looking at ww3

[@b-17gflyingfortress6]

@@garrisonnichols807 Zelensky said he does not believe NATO wants them anymore few days ago.

[@evanofelipe]

An excellent and detailed summary of events as they evolved in Ukraine, since the Russian invasion of its sovereign territory. Followed by an assessment of the effectiveness of the elements Ukranian defensive tactics. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@user-iz5fu6qb4t]

You did great job. I love your hope at the end of the video. Thank you.

[@bobl78]

would be interesting to know if Putin knows the full truth.. remember back when they reported that the Chernobly accident was minor only because everyone feared the consequences

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Officially the Russian government blames the CIA in response to HBO's Chernobyl, providing a government grant to fund a TV showing the "real" truth.

[@margiemontgomery285]

I think what happened was Russia thought they would just go in there and sweep up but then the Russian soldiers started raping the elderly and shooting women nothing one woman having a baby and they shot her you know you just can't treat humanity that way so even if the Russians do win they need to be on their knees praying to God almighty in the name of Jesus Christ they don't go to hell cuz when they hit hell it's not a pretty place at all it will make this world look like a ferris wheel

[@dawnburns880]

Thank you. I think you are an excellent player of 'chess' and 'risk'. you went into great detail including mindset. it must have taken you a lot of time putting in so much research.. thank you for that. The whole world is traumatized by the Russian invasion and it helps to at least to know the full story as to how and why this is happening. God bless you, you did a remarkable presentation

[@billsimons6658]

Excellent review and analysis.

[@eddiedaly2551]

Fantastic analysis, and a stirring speech that was heartfelt and powerful.

[@pakornwattanavrangkul2550]

There is speculation that russia is running low on aircraft fuel since a korean airliner was refused when trying to refuel. Hopefully they run out of jetfuel before the bombing does too much damage. Incidentally, with the increase in russian air pressence as you said, does that stop the drones from operating now?

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Russia is swimming in oil, how could they be running low on kerosene?

[@pakornwattanavrangkul2550]

@@Edax_Royeaux You still need to process it. Also corruption.

[@avacadovich]

Dude, the russians have enough fuel to supply europe so why all the silly speculation?

[@Grey8270]

Rest In Peace Vitali Skacun Vlad Mirovich and the Grey Wolf

[@edmundcowan9131]

You do excellent videos. This one updated is excellent.

[@jonnyunners]

Comprehensive and with great compassion, thankyou for a great video

[@MaximGhost]

55:49 "Short of a miracle or a total Russian collapse" ... well, we now know the answer to that ... no miracle required when Ukrainians are armed with infinite amounts of portable anti-tank and anti-air rockets and missiles. Welcome to Ukraine, SUKA!

[@enterprisethesylveon5787]

I don't know of this is true... but Ukraine is now on the offensive!

[@jdconnracing4965]

Is there a way to get the original video? I was watching it in parts and found it to be the best, most informative info I can find. Want to share it with friends but not a milky watered down version.

[@sambassil7825]

He’s gifted isn’t he? I’d love to see that version.

[@chriswindleydigitalsalesexpert]

Amazing overview - thanks

[@robinrodriguez480]

Excellent video !!!👍👍 very inspiring & informative

[@douglasblowe805]

Well done. I am a student of history myself and have taught history in public schools and college. I have 3 degrees, two of which are history. I attended a great military college, VMI and was instructed by professors who served in WW2/Korea and Vietnam. I follow the news from sources world-wide. I think you are spot on pretty much everywhere. However the situation has changed. If the Russians try to pull too much from the West around Kiev, and move East to hit and try and secure the Eastern areas of Ukraine and trap the Ukrainian army which has held the line facing the Russians to the East. I honestly believe the Ukrainians in the West will follow and hit them from behind and if they can hit hard enough and fast enough, they may cause a route and see the Russians collapse inside the country. While they might actually clear the country of Russians for the most part, I think retreating Russians may sabotage Chernobyl and the Zaporizhzhia

[@robertpc100]

i agree my brother and friend.I felt from the beginning that they would sabotage chernobyl when they first took it over.it left me with a sickening feelimg of just how ruthless the rulers in russia could be as they are not there on the ground and living the war from their golden palaces.Also my belief and history of knowing the new world order is real but so many people know nothing of just how long the kabal have wanted and believe they are the chosen and care nothing of humanity for all people.They are blinded by foolish ideas although history shows They will ultimately be cut down.They are repeating history.God speed to all,and May God be with the rightious

[@flyingfalcon8999]

Thank you for the Simo reference.

[@drakeallen3501]

nicely done and very informative

[@doughalstead7608]

Well done on your video. I’ll keep watching. I’d like to see more.

[@roebuckpayne]

It’s really amazing to see and remember the genuine despair for Ukraine at the start of the war. It’s amazing to think this was just the start of the first round and Ukraine would go on to hold Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, that they would liberate all of Kharkiv and retake Kherson, the raising of the Ukrainian flag in Izyum, the sinking the Moskva, neutralizing snake island and planting the flag there, forcing mobilization in Russia… I have no doubt Ukraine will achieve complete military victory in Ukraine and there is nothing Putin realistically can or will be able to do about it.

[@allydea]

Is your conviction still strong?

[@adrianfrank6054]

Thank you for your VERY informativ video! I only get upset that KZbin have censord your film! WHY!

[@paullangley2940]

What superb presentations you create sir.

[@cnealmartin]

Great vid! An emotional ending watching that proud band playing in the mist of a city being destroyed.

[@paulamos8970]

I don't understand why KZbin are censoring some of the video when it is available elsewhere on their network!!

[@MrStephansucks]

The life expectancy of those Russia tankers must be measured In days at this rate…

[@rajlowkie6616]

They are also been disabled by the Ukraine 🇺🇦 MOLOTOV.

[@connormoylan2466]

I will never understand why a destroyed plane would need to be censored

[@GridDownSurvival]

Best video I've seen on KZbin in a very long time..

[@ianwilson8258]

There is a verse in the old testament of the Christian Bible: One who puts on his armour should not talk like one who takes it off. I think Putin was talking about his successes before he had them. I might be a bit blind but his successes seem to be a long, long way off at the moment.

[@avacadovich]

You look elderly, sorry about the eyesight issues.

[@flioink]

How could Putin even thing that there will be a "return to normalcy" after committing massive atrocities in broad daylight? What possible benefit was there for Russia to have more land? They are the largest country by area already? After the crash of their economy, how is the regime be able to pay for their severely damaged military?

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

If it's of int

[@flioink]

@@NormandyFoxtrot The Chinese would appreciate some of that tho;)

[@jaydean7924]

We returned to normalcy after Iraq, Obama's drone strikes on civilians, etc. did we not?

[@theleninator5739]

political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. when the humans will understand that having superpowers and building stuff that can bring the apocalipse is bad?

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@@jaydean7924 If Obama had tried to annex Iraq into the United States, we would be still dealing with the fallout.

[@dawnburns880]

Thank you for explaining everything

[@teprakp]

Thank you for this superb, educational and inspiring video.

[@Jaeger_Bishop]

Here's hoping the Ukrainians and foreign soldiers coming to their aid, can make the cost of this war so horrific...that Putin and his allies are forced to admit this was a bad idea and back off. If the Ukrainians decide a counter insurgency to cut off the head of the snake is in order...I wouldn't be surprised or blame them.

[@wafflecopter9296]

The foreign fighters are pulling out in droves

[@peace-now]

I hope that there is a peace agreement. Anything else is a disaster for Ukrainian people. This conflict is horrible - and it could get much worse.

[@wafflecopter9296]

@@peace-now they already had the ability to prevent the war from happening all together. And I heard Azov threatened to execute Zelensky if he agrees to a peace deal

[@rajlowkie6616]

When SYRIA 🇸🇾 is going to help Russia's war, I wander where it's going?

[@rajlowkie6616]

@@peace-now RUSSIA 🇷🇺 has caused almost 15MILLION refugees to flee SYRIA 🇸🇾 .

[@crazywarriorscatfan9061]

Thanks YT for keeping all of us safe from the truth... They need to get their act together

[@cowlevelcrypto2346]

Very well done Sir !

[@tommykaung5882]

I am glad that I downloaded the original video for same reason I did with your old SAO videos.

[@sirnurtle657]

"When taken as a geopolitical situation, its one huge grey area with both Russia and the West treating Ukraine like a football" This summarizes what's going on perfectly really. It reminds me of Czechoslovakia during WW2 when Germany demanded the Sudetenland and both sides trying to decide what will happen, and then Germany just annexing the entire country and the west doing basically nothing about it. Then Germany turned to Poland and from there everything went to absolute shit. All you have to do is replace Czechoslovakia with Ukraine and Poland with Finland, and we have a very scary future if what is happening right now continues. "You can't start a war over some verbal agreement made before most of your own soldiers where even born" ~ Alternate History Hub Fuck Putin for starting this war and fuck NATO and US for not doing shit about it. Its literally appeasement all over again

[@magni5648]

Well, the analogy holds up... right up to the point where the Czechs somehow ground the whole Wehrmacht to a stop and the west proceeded to blow up the german economy in response. Russia ain't gonna be able to do shit to FInland at this rate, too busy to not fully implode. NATO and the US are doing everything short of literally committing to a *nuclear* war. Flooding Ukraine with weapons, aid and volunteers while burning Russia's economy to the ground with economic warfare is about as far as they can go without getting us on the short track to the literal end of civilization.

[@shawnkennedy855]

The west started this war long before the Ukrainian coup in 2014.Militarily the Russians have neutralized communications and airports and will surround cities to avoid casualties on both sides,victory is a slow process but it is coming.Remember that Russian military doctrine is not western military doctrine.Who knows what eventually will happen,that's just how I see it.

[@sirnurtle657]

@@shawnkennedy855 they started it and are making Ukraine fight it

[@johnathanhughes9881]

@@shawnkennedy855 The trouble with that idea is that it implies something Russia wants everyone else to believe but which isn't true. Specifically, the idea that Russia has some right to expect other countries to be fair and not join NATO. Russia has no such right. Countries are free to join NATO or not (nobody coerces them; that NATO puts together a better package deal than Russia isn't coercion, it's sales). It's none of Russia's business. If they don't like it, they need to get their act together and present a better deal for neighbours - make it an attractive option.

[@peace-now]

It is a one sided game. The USA is much more advanced than Russia. The geopolitical situation is another name for how the USA manages its subordinates (any country not the USA). We little guys are quite safe if number one does not use its arsenal on us. This seems unlikely, at present, as the USA is confident and more much powerful than all the subordinates combined.

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

The end brought tears to my eyes. As a grown man I am proud there is still compassion in my soul. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦. No matter what happens the world will bring you back to your glory days.

[@thornil2231]

so you have compassion for Neo-nazis?

[@jimbabwe6529]

@@thornil2231 bot

[@Marc_Gagne]

Thanks! Very well done.

[@valerytaubin8728]

Excellent review.

[@Shereka2007]

Extraordinary presentation of the Ukrania situation, very well written and illustrated, I just can’t understand YT guidelines that spoil the documetary. War is ugly and gore. Show the reality and if you are too sensitive go to the Disney Channel. Try to upload this presentation on a more professional platform, maybe Vimeo? Again, excelent documentary!

[@rebelbatdave5993]

SHARED! THANKS!

[@marcelolopezchavez8524]

Was decent video I will say like documentary level thx for your work 🙏🏼💪🏽✌️

[@karelnguyen8862]

"I will return to games, military history and anime after this." really man of culture :D

[@CNCTEMATIC]

It's ridiculous that youtube objected to your first edit. I'll repeat what I said on that. I'd been searching the news in vain for some militarily and historically informed analysis of what is going on in Ukraine, before finally finding yours. The news outlets seem to be focused on clickbait. No analysis of what is happening and why. Your video answered most of my questions. I'm still utterly mystified by the failure of the Russian air force. How can it be that they still do not have air superiority? How is it possible that Ukrainian communications networks are not blacked out? Maybe, as you say (?), they've held back. It may be very rusty, but I still would have thought the Russian air force could achieve that with a healthy error margin. Jesus. A hot war in the Ukraine. With NATO air assets providing support (likely), severe Russian casualties, a steady flow of spanking new American weapons, devastating urban and then insurgent conflict in sight. Eventually a Russian leadership potentially feeling existentially threatened ... Scary times. I don't think the danger of a nuclear exchange has been this great since 1960.

[@oldguy217]

you might find some answers here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnKTdZiEec6lmKs

[@DanielOrgels]

Great video. Would it be possible to upload an uncensored version elsewhere? I've seen other youtubers giving a countdown to start the 3rd party video for synchronized audio. It would also increase your range and revenue.

[@AnimarchyHistory]

It’s on my channel. You just have to be over 18

[@johann8209]

Excellent job, very good

[@martinMD]

Unbelievable video We salute the Ukrainian army and the people of Ukraine

[@rebeccawenroff5972]

What's missing as well is the fact that NATO as an alliance is totally defensive.....NATO has never invaded anyone , to think the alliance would us redeculous.

[@Ruslanmurshudov]

is the invasion of Yugoslavia and Libya a defense?

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@@Ruslanmurshudov Yes invading Yugoslavia is not defensive. Good thing NATO has never invaded Yugoslavia. And it was more of a UN action in Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, of which Russia did not vote against. In Libya's specific case, Russia's UN involvement could have prevented the military intervention by vetoing the resolution.

[@talltroll7092]

@@Ruslanmurshudov No, but they EXPLICITLY were not invasions either. The UN Security Council can authorise military actions, but has no troops of its' own, and therefore has to borrow them from elsewhere. I assume you don't consider Russian deployments to the former Yugoslavian territories as "invasions"; if so, then it is a clear double standard to characterise NATO deployments there as such

[@jorenvanderark3567]

@@Ruslanmurshudov Kindly explain how a UN Peacekeeping resolution is a NATO invasion.

[@Viper87th]

greate informative video, thanx !

[@shoootme]

I had to do a rewatch of the video as I was not sure if the tyre ad I got was a joke or just an ad.

[@johndeere1951a]

How difficult is it to understand that this is the responsibility of one demon, Putin.

[@The-Red-Baron]

Wow this is great,but…what do you think of the “ghost of Kyiv”

[@ShinyHunterGojia]

The ghost of Kyiv was not real.

[@straighter100]

Fake. But kino.

[@The-Red-Baron]

@@ShinyHunterGojia are we sure tho….I know there have been lots of propaganda on both sides but are we sure he is not real…I want to believe!

[@ShinyHunterGojia]

@@The-Red-Baron Yes 100% sure wish he was real but he is not.

[@lick816]

@@The-Red-Baron Yeah the journalist who initially reported on him has confirmed that his story wasn't reaserched well

[@criii4950]

Again well made

[@valerytaubin8728]

Thank you so much!

[@curtcoeurdelion]

Russia has thousands of Tanks, thousands of Planes and Millions of Men - but mostly only on paper. This Army will probably fall apart within the next two weeks due to fuel and ammunition shortages, low moral and shortages of men.

[@black_eagle]

LOL, famous last words. Russia has the Ukrainian neo-nazi forces in cauldrons in the East and are annihilating them. The Ukrainian war machine is being steadily destroyed. In other words, they are achieving their stated goals of denazification and demilitarization. The delusions of Westerners, who are being gaslit 24/7 by their media and Ukrainian propagandists are comical to watch. Prepare to be shocked and disappointed again, like in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria when you lose another war despite all your propaganda telling you that you're winning. Will you ever learn?

[@YouvBeenThumped]

Guess I will watch this again.... Just to spite YT and their "algorithm"

[@georgebarton6098]

Very well done documentary......

[@derekstynes9631]

Good Work Thanks !

[@sr.tortillas1530]

Es increíble la dedicación que le has puesto a este video, es una lastima que Y-kun es muy sensitivo. ****** Putin **** habrá justicia en el futuro :)

[@Samson373]

US planes are very likely providing real time info but unlikely to be telling the Ukranians which targets to hit. Telling them which targets to hit would blur the line between the US merely supporting Ukraine and the US actively engaging in the war. Plus the Ukrainians don't need to be told which targets to hit. They can easily figure that part out themselves.

[@vaikjsf34a]

1 Hit target A 2 Hit target B [3] Hit all targets

[@iainlyall6475]

thank you, well done.

[@77dris]

The clipping of the audio in this is next level. Somebody pass me the aspirin.