Why Kharkiv is the most important location in Eastern Ukraine

[@viktormilosevic8172]

Very informative, I will use it in my future conquests.

[@fiveninenowNOW]

Hol' up wait a minute, something ain't right

[@WestPride_Westwide]

Hmmm

[@thinkingagain5966]

O/

[@ichbinhans76]

Me too Viktor

[@badcholesterol]

Serbia stronk

[@Trufdigga-op8nr]

The 7th battle of Kharkiv started. Damn

[@KolyaUrtz]

looks like putin watched this video and accepted the advice at the end 😂

[@AaSs-ln9mm]

Kharkov is about to become strategically insignificant.

[@saber1885]

​@@AaSs-ln9mmlets be real here. The citys big enough that they would not possibly say that when it is captured by russians.

[@AaSs-ln9mm]

@@saber1885 Well, i imagine that some people will flee, some buildings will be destroyed, so it will be called insignificant. It's not Kiev.

[@johnmaulana7027]

8th Battle of Kharkiv. 7th was Ukraine Kharkiv Counter Offensive 2022

[@paulthiede]

Sedan: I have importance in two wars between France and Germany. Kharkiv: I have major importance in both WW2 and the Russo-Ukrainian War, also I have huge strategic value for defense and there were 6 battles fought for me Isonzo: Amateurs

[@ArmedSpaghet]

Imma look that up, thanks for the idea

[@doteleven5890]

Pavlov’s House: ALL OF YOU, PUNKS (The house was defended more than the Entirety of France in WW2)

[@Kriegter]

@@doteleven5890 thats a myth, Pavlov house is overglorified by soviet propaganda. Also, more people died taking it than capturing Paris. That's true. But in 1940 Paris was taken without a fight.

[@robertjarman3703]

Conrad Von Hötzendorf vs Luigi Cardorna, the best general of the Entente vs the best general of the Central Powers respectively.

[@doteleven5890]

@@Kriegter Well, Dunkirk exists soo yeah But still, Stalingrad was a beloved city and they defended it HARD

[@syedlam9632]

We have to admit he never disappoints us with his contents

[@FlourishPorridge]

Aww, what a nice comment, have some engagement :)

[@jaymylotto8134]

Very speculative but every word is pronounced with over the top confidence (and a nasty unpleasant accent).

[@Kriegter]

@@jaymylotto8134 odd thing to complain about.

[@ohcestbontarreteteriesmtn42]

an original comment !

[@randomguy2023]

I really hope he covers the Invasion of Italy in one of these videos.

[@luxtayii3473]

Very informative, I truly never knew why Kharkiv was so important... another great one Eastory!

[@abedmarachli7345]

The author of the report deliberately photographed Kharkiv from the Ukrainian borders only, but it is surrounded on two sides by Russian territory, which Russia can easily encircle from the north and east. Now in the winter stage we have entered the stage of logistics. Snow in Ukraine is cumulative, meaning it falls on top of each other, and therefore only public roads are suitable, and this is a big problem for pedestrians on both sides.

[@tendwaten6027]

Right now Russia is taking the villages in quick succession.😂

[@TheNoobHunter91]

Kharkov*

[@toplanerslife7675]

BABYYY EASTORY UPLOADED YOU ARE NOT MY MAIN PRIORITY

[@MrSharky334]

Job: resigned Wife: divorced Kids: disowned Yep, it’s Eastory time😎

[@PerryKobalt]

@@MrSharky334 It's Fatherless time

[@fallaciousfirm2524]

@@PerryKobalt definitely for kids, but nor for me!

[@Heisenpaper1]

Frfr

[@michelemezzatesta9863]

E allora..

[@We4zier]

I think video is quite informative beyond its niche. Most people know being the attacker in an Urban setting sucks, but few (including I) have never considered urban conglomerations and how you move your forces in or around said city zones. There’s certainly no shortage of major cities a stones toss away from multiple mid sized cities.

[@Ranger1812]

Most don't know that. They've given it no thought.

[@Zogerpogger]

Yes, I found the video to be interesting. I think the talk of Urban-conglomerations applies to many hypothetical situations. For instance there are many individuals, or at least there used to be, who argued that just taking Moscow would have been the coup-de-grace to the USSR in 1941. The whole question of whether taking Moscow would have won the war for Germany is one thing (I don't think it would have), but the issue in that statement implied by this video is with the "taking Moscow" bit. Those who argue for this see that a German unit was within 18km, or something like that, and think "If things had been a little different and the main force had been able to advance a few dozen more km, they could have won". This I think is especially prevalent in documentaries and such which try to make it seem very dramatic and as if everything hung on a thread, when in reality taking the city of Moscow would have been a huge undertaking in-and-of-itself even if they had reached it. Looks like I went on another comment section ramble again when I have work to do...I just thought this example was an interesting illustration of how people sometimes don't consider urban geography and infrastructure when considering hypotheticals. *que massive argument about unrelated topic in the replies*

[@Ranger1812]

@@Zogerpogger "cue", and it's not unrelated.

[@Zogerpogger]

@@Ranger1812 Correct, thank you.

[@orlovmyk]

Kharkiv is my native city, currently living in Poltava. Very informative, thanks!

[@oleksiipoltava]

Привіт з Полтави!!!

[@angelorichter7500]

This channel is amazing, ever since its creation❤️ greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@dylangtech]

Given this is a current event, it’s kinda funny to hear him give direct military advice. Very good video Eastory. Love your videos!

[@historylegends]

6 Battles of Kharkiv! Same geography, same problems.

[@olsiontoska9520]

Hey history legends

[@misterpinkandyellow74]

You are delusional 😂😂😂​@LUCA-CASADEI

[@misterpinkandyellow74]

​@LUCA-CASADEIyour comment didn't age well

[@wolfswinkel8906]

@LUCA-CASADEI bro, you are delusional. You have to accept this. Everything you speculated is wrong and full of wishful thinking

[@wolfswinkel8906]

@LUCA-CASADEI you've got some nerve trying to rephrase your statements of asserted opinion "the Russian army is too small and poorly equipped, they don't have this and that so they can't do this" as an open ended analysis when you had already expressed certainty that Russia was "unable to win an attritional war". It's some next gen cope.

[@fan.cindaquila8356]

I am born in kharkiv, i live in kharkiv, and i love Kharkiv. Это любимый город Харьков это любимый город наш

[@polcovnic74]

Харків - це топ🥰

[@willd4491]

Stay strong 💪

[@youren8]

I was there in September 2021. Before the attack. I got to see how peaceful it was before all this.

[@ГеоргійМазуренко-е1и]

Здорова

[@verushkan]

Привет из харькова харьковчанину

[@elliotbull3085]

I really appreciate that you make a great effort to follow a clear method and you also acknowledge that your conclusion is not fact but simply your own analysis. You are very humble and I hope that takes you far, thank you for taking us through your logic as always.

[@blasader]

Thank you for the content about my city. Highly appreciated.

[@dariuszszumczyk9162]

Very good, concise explanation; it’s a great help in understanding the strategic importance of the region!

[@tierka221]

As a citizen of Kharkiv, I can tell that we were afraid russians would occupy the city pretty quickly considering it is near the border, but after the first week, it became clear they can not break in (actually they managed but it was a suicidal mission), so they just started to shell city with artillery. Barbaric tactics to destroy what you can't gain.

[@QoDeZeRo]

You’ll soon be a citizen of Russia. Just as your ancestors were during the Soviet Union and for centuries during the Russian empire! Glory to Ukraine for being being part of mother Russia!

[@ragefirewind1488]

@@QoDeZeRo shut up

[@CriftPro]

@@QoDeZeRo Less writing in youtube, more diyng to himars in cold, shmobik.

[@ThePassionFwuit]

@@QoDeZeRo cringe

[@mickeysimon3789]

@@QoDeZeRo oh my sweet soviet child))))

[@mysterymastermind175]

I love how derpy your MS paint renditions of German/Russian officers look.

[@AnViLe777]

Hello from Kharkiv🇺🇦, I love your video very much, and watched every youtuber who reacted to that. Wish you good luck!

[@fred7522]

Bro... Beware

[@Mike-Bell]

Wow thanks for an excellent video. Now the progress of the 2022 war makes such sense. The lessons for the future really do lie in the past.

[@DiegoDiaz-vm9xx]

Well I guess we are about to find out how correct was this assessment

[@timmitin5059]

Thank you for video from Kharkiv!🇺🇦

[@liamvarin6209]

Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇲 ❤🇺🇦

[@I_BB]

For diversity purposes, I'm going to say Slava Russia !

[@ВиталийКотиков-т5э]

lol, Kharkov*

[@Franfran2424]

@Dmytro Lisovskyi Ughh. Kharkov residents call it Kharkov, accept it.

[@Franfran2424]

@Dmytro Lisovskyi ukrainian speaker?

[@M30W3R]

Really liking the future-proofing on this video, with treating the current war as something of the past rather than the present. Also, you got such a great style with the way the lines fluidly move about the map.

[@walthermatthau9537]

Very interesting analyses!

[@tobiasmmueller]

Ok, video watched. Immediately subscribed.

[@TheRomankopler]

one little correction - the SE parts (Mariupol, Kherson and some parts in Luhansk ) were taken at the same time while the Kiev / Kharkov op was ongoing - and NOT after that failed.

[@ArmedSpaghet]

Kharkiv*

[@TheRomankopler]

@@ArmedSpaghet whatever

[@ArmedSpaghet]

@@TheRomankopler no, Kharkov is the russian name putin and many scumbags call it just to justify “Ukraine is actually russian” Do not call it that, we will not allow Putin and his orcs to dominate the conversation in any small way. Give them an inch, they take a mile.

[@duckduckov4362]

as a russian I could say that was a bs plan of idiot Putin. After 20 years of unlimited power he lives in his own world. Strong and rich Russia. A country that produce just oil lol. He is a murder and war criminal.

[@chattw6885]

Are you sure about that?

[@hildormuthafo]

Great video, the historical context really highlights the importance of this city in the current war.

[@juliaweber7941]

Who is watching 7 Battle of Kharkov May 2024 😅

[@ma3urinm.705]

Thank you for this video. Really appreciate content about my city. Hello from Kharkiv ❤

[@mikkokoivunalho7952]

Very good higher level analysis. Thank you.

[@heroedeleyenda05]

Wow, its crazy how clearly you put things into perspective. that gives those cities so much meaning as to why they get mentioned so often during the war.

[@dmlegoproductions]

I love the style of your videos man

[@alesh2275]

Subscribed. Good presentation on why Kharkiv has been militarily important.

[@Chistaya_Energiya]

You are pronouncing Kharkiv very nice 👍🕊️❤️

[@no1zyyx]

Hello from Kharkiv)

[@EmptyLose]

Love your content! You can make your background music blend a bit better through the remix function of Adobe Audition. So you don’t hear the cuts you made in it.

[@Eastory]

Thanks for the tip!

[@davekeating5867]

Excellent analysis!!

[@dannazarenk7473]

hi from Kharkiv from a kharkiver

[@МаксимГузенко-ы4и]

I was born in Kharkiv, and saw march battle for Kharkiv, but unfortunately, I left my city in April because of war

[@cincinatt9670]

That was really insightful! Keep up the good work I can’t wait for more!

[@granatnyk]

I couldnt find anywhere in youtube such a great video explaining the pivotal point of both wars. it does make sense no absolutely why events happening in Ukraine. Thanks for your effort!

[@Titos301]

awesome awesome content!!! Thank you! and the way you connected WWII with 2022 invasion was great!

[@caesarsbabymonkeys4428]

Wow, this was very good. Objective, no propaganda, just straight up geography and history. Thank you. I've just subscribed.

[@shiroespiral260]

Now this is content 👍

[@alexeykkk9557]

How interesting, right now (May 2024) there are already loads of people who write that Kharkiv has no military significance whatsoever. Exactly like what they wrote about Bakhmut and Avdiivka, first that they were adamant fortresses, and next - that they had no significance anyway. It’s be very interesting to watch the progress of the Russian army in the next few weeks, and that of the commentaries

[@MrSkoresh]

As always, it's a "key" and "impenetrable" fortress until the Russian army captures it, immediately after which the location in all media is referred to exclusively as "insignificant, of no interest or value." Ukrainian telegram channels have already begun to delete their posts where they said that Kharkov has the strongest defense in all of Ukraine.

[@kollinjames6349]

copium

[@The_Borisaurus]

Hey Eastory! Love the videos! I think you should highlight your appearance on the Operations Room's "Battle of the Bulge" miniseries. Not only will it strengthen your relationship with them, but establishing a presence between you two can boost viewers!

[@dlervan8876]

you always make it easy to understand how it all happened thanks..

[@ericscott9029]

This aged well...

[@MrWilliamWolf]

This is excellent. History rhymes. I’m instantly interested in your channel.

[@NSea-zj1lt]

This is the most inclusive, concise and unbias video I have watched amongst hundreds of Russian-Ukraine war video for the past 6 months!! Cheers and Thanks to all of you

[@Redhand1949]

Great subject and presentation.

[@MinorLife10]

Don't forget Kharkiv is second largest city in Ukraine and that means it is an important transport node

[@samulikarjalainen6107]

Basically a must in order for any force to keep the Don. That is why it is surprising how small the fight was in 1941.

[@Ranger1812]

Your content is so good.

[@TundeEszlari]

The video was wonderful. 😊

[@davidclark3588]

One of the best channels on KZbin

[@runningbastards6715]

It's amazing how each side forgets happened the last time every time fighting around Kharkiv, over and over again.

[@Grizabeebles]

Considering that the two wars took place about 60 years apart, it's not that surprising. There were no jet fighters, combat helicopters, satellite imagery, or computers and radio communication was completely brand new. Plus, there's always the chance in war that your opponent is dumber than his grandfather was. That said, it's kinda scary how Donbas and Kharkiv have the same strategic relationship as a "fortress and ravelin".

[@BZAKether]

Excellent video as always, thanks Eastory!

[@TheBigWall3284]

Just waiting for the new video: "Why Kharkiv is not strategic at all and is just a small village"

[@kollinjames6349]

Kursk region

[@williamgoss4691]

Interesting & informative video, thanks !

[@FacloFormerFavorite]

Part of me thinks it should the “battle of izyum” which was as important rail hub today as it was in WW2. But it’s in the Kharkiv oblast so it makes sense.

[@Latsevol]

Izium was a part for the Battle of Kharkiv. Or do you think Ukraine lost the Battle for Kharkiv when it lost Izium?

[@benjaminmaracek535]

Great summary of Kharkiv’s historical and strategic significance

[@r-saint]

Well... what can I say. In Universal Century year 0079, Operation Odessa was a major Earth Federation Forces counteroffensive aimed at the Principality of Zeon forces occupying the north coast of the Black Sea...

[@autokrator_]

LoGH fans watch Eastory? What a shocker.

[@aserehuehue]

God damn I love you videos from day 1 bro

[@zorroiskindafatngl9894]

Great video, as always! Anyways, could you please do a North-African Campaign video? I'd love to see Rommel in action!

[@locomotivefaox]

This is very useful for my future plans, thank you.

[@TheRhysj5]

This was great! 👍🏻

[@williaml.]

Was cool to see your featuring in the ops room channel !

[@SuurTeoll]

Tbh, I have doubts on naming the Russo-Ukrainian clash over the Kharkov/Kharkiv as 2 separate battles. I suppose that we could label it as a single battle with 3 different phases, just like it was in the WW2; the first phase is attack of the one side, the second is a stalemate and the third is an opponents' counterattack.

[@jett_phil]

The logic here is at the beginning of the War Ukraine fought a defensive action within the city limits of Kharkiv. In September they fought to completely liberate the entirety of Kharkiv Oblast. I believe they should both carry the name "Kharkiv" in relation to the Battle of Kharkiv, and as the Kharkiv Counter-Offensive.

[@airsmellnice4133]

That's too linier

[@JohnSmith-pm3ew]

I mean, that doesn't really reflect the sequence of events. Days 1-4: Russia attempts to storm Kharkiv city, but is pushed back to outskirts and suburbs in the north. May: Russia is pushed back further to the border with a defensive depth of

[@SuurTeoll]

@@JohnSmith-pm3ew Well, indeed, it does suits well.

[@MinorLife10]

Nah. In spring the goal was to take over the city. But in summer, russians tried to outflank Kramatorsk from Izium

[@jacobc6556]

This video about to get some renewed interest...

[@EduNauta95]

Very cool strategic lessons

[@Romans-10v9]

Great tactical understanding, thank you

[@Axel33477]

This aged well

[@mng5659]

Great Explaination!

[@yaroslavmoskvitin7639]

Было очень интересно, спасибо тебе! 🟦🟨

[@19MAD95]

Adding the German and Soviet figure heads was a neat concept!

[@BERENCEV]

My hometown. The way it was defended in 2022 is heroic history page of modern Ukrainian army! 👊⚔️🇺🇦

[@bloodrave9578]

I have a ship on Star Trek Online called USS Kharkiv, I usually name my cruisers after famous battles and sieges.

[@Ouiper]

Героически отстаиваете право на геноцид русских, молодцы!

[@skywillfindyou]

It wasn't defended, it wasn't attacked.

[@LornaC474]

Very interesting and well explained! Thank you!

[@ahtheh]

I remember seeing documentaries from Vice about the Donbass in 2016. I did not realize the gravity then

[@nevermindmeijustinjectedaw9988]

once again great video i love your content, it's among the very best on youtube keep it up

[@mattamiergaming2878]

We need more of these Ukraine war videos.

[@airsmellnice4133]

Less

[@gatordelt5]

Wow, very informative!

[@eioclementi1355]

So you telling me Ukraine doesn't want these postcard saying "welcome to Kharkiv"

[@NeoZondix]

Thanks for advice

[@wasimshaikh1665]

A year later Russia launched their offensive and looks like they listened to you

[@Piton_Junior]

Дуже дякую за відео, я з Харкова.

[@Isometrix116]

“This is Ukraine” *includes crimea* This is why I’m subbed.

[@NeuroDriveLP]

You should ask what people who live there think ;)

[@RK-cj4oc]

@@NeuroDriveLP Kinda hard to do because its currently under russia occupation

[@ArmedSpaghet]

@@NeuroDriveLP russia is kinda famous for rigging poles and poisoning the opposition… It will be very hard to know for sure. For what we know, people could be feeling like Slovakia/Poland in WW2

[@airsmellnice4133]

@@RK-cj4oc i am pretty sure most the people there are in favor of Russia same goes for donesk and luhansk maybe not so much kershon or zaportzia

[@airsmellnice4133]

@@Alphakeyc doubt it considering the whole region declared independence in the events of 2014

[@ОлегГельфанд-н3с]

Great work!!!!!

[@nikolay4101-s7r]

Do you intend to make a video about the entire war so far (or after its conclusion) in the style of your ww2 videos, with divisions and frontlines and everything?

[@uncleblackjackthemagician]

Wish the could be a part 2 of this video using current situation ( 2024) 😊

[@Rand0muser2538]

7th battle incoming

[@filipkarol2455]

Another great video!

[@rafdmour8929]

Now after capturing Kharkov : "Kharkiv isn't strategically important"

[@dtikvxcdgjbv7975]

Very good insight into the core of the issue.

[@kneecow-z3l]

Great video, no politics, no bs. Straight facts.

[@staskos25]

Thank you! Nice infographic!

[@lukaswilhelm9290]

You could say that controling Kharkiv is the key to control Ukraine, it's the gate for the eastern bank of the Dniper.

[@JV-yd4qg]

The reason why UA didn't give up the Kharkiv Oblast. It was the bigger fortress covering the Kyiv Oblast.

[@asaaakira]

@@JV-yd4qg bruh

[@MrRinoHunter]

Very informative, thanks for the video.

[@_sham198_]

Я был в Харькове, замечательный город❤️

[@humphreykapau1667]

Very interesting. Fastforward to today, Kharkov has fallen to Russian forces. Your analysis is very sensible. Thanks for the details and the humility.

[@coldrapstar]

I am from Kharkiv. Glory to Ukraine

[@Don_joe-z]

You are just wasting our money by prolonging that already lost war mate. I bet you are comfortably hidden somewhere in here right? Or in Poland or maybe Czech Republic?

[@tomcluny8423]

@@Don_joe-z Your shitty analogy is totally flawed. ukriane is closer to winning the war than Russia, so whining that they should loose to end it quicker is hypocrisy

[@jjsmthr]

@Cultured Anime Waifu [Russian Waifu] a person with a "waifu" in his name. Cringe. Actually, no. Pathetic ruZZian cl🤡wn.

[@Don_joe-z]

@@tomcluny8423 Who told you that? The globalist propaganda. You know why? Because everyone loves laundering money in Ukraine, because now during war it is the easiest way. World might be sending weapons there, but not manpower. Remember, Russia tactics was always around their tremendous manpower. Winter is here, Ukraine is without electricity and Russians will keep sending there men. Even if those men would be armed with stones, they will trample Ukrainians at some point in the future.

[@evilneko03]

@Cultured Anime Waifu [Russian Waifu] shut up zetnik

[@cpt.mystic_stirling]

This analysis is a bit more refreshing than the reoccurring info on some channels