The life of a soldier on Ukraine's front lines
2022 ж. 14 Ақп.
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Follow a battalion commander through the trenches of eastern Ukraine as he prepares his troops for a possible Russian invasion. A Washington Post team traveled to the outpost of Novotroitske, where soldiers keep their eye on nearby positions of Russia-backed separatists, wait for more Western weapons and wonder nervously about Russia’s next move. They say they appreciate the help from NATO, but also know they will have to fight any battles alone. Read more: wapo.st/3LvTVHH. Subscribe to The Washington Post on KZhead: wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Can’t believe how brave this commander sounds, how positive. We wish them safety and victory.
Kiev will most likely fall in 3 weeks
No victory for them....but for US manufactured weapon is totally Victory and EU also...its just another business day...for poor people will pay the price with there life well US and EU don't care about that to sell more guns and ammo for democracy....
The world has changed. Again. Now this brave commander has two options - leave Donbass or die for nothing. Russia has just recognized both DNR and LNR and signed alliance with them. This 8-years blood circus comes to its end.
@@thorpeaaron1110 maybe, however ukrainian insurgency could go for years. In the end russian military will pay heavier price than in Afghanistan or Checnya.
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This is so sad to watch, these men hopefully aren’t dead!
they have been shelling/killing people of Donbass for mor ethan 7 years they are probably dead now. Got a taste of their own medicine
@@Jakubescu you don't need to come here as a Russian troll
@@Jakubescu 🤡
@@Jakubescu 🤡
@@Jakubescu 🤡
I'm convinced that every Ukrainian soldier is special forces. They all fight like warriors. I have the utmost respect for them.
I love that he has "Jedi master" on his kit, fight strong Ukraine
Time stamp?
@@gsdbp7893 1:34
And commander nicknamed Witcher. These guys are gamers. Yup they're gamers.
Fight stronger out gun out man out everything they need to just give up it's not worth dying for you die people go on with their life and forget about you trust me
3:45 Breaks my heart that they keep up an American flag, yet we aren't helping on a larger scale. Ukraine, I'm former US Marine and I wish I could fight alongside you.
I agree
Do u even realize what would happen if we put boots over there? I'm a Marine also and this is not our fight. Russian military is not a bunch of goat farmers with Rpg and Kalishnikovs. They are a real military with proven tactics and a nuclear power with a nuts finger on the button.
@@dhooter Dan, not one person on this thread has said we need to "put boots over there."
@@dhooter are Ukrainian lives less worth than American? Doesnt matter if we start world war 3 and if the whole earth dies from that
@@arian6565 that matters a lot lmao
These are brave men defending their homeland. My thoughts are with you.
relly
I fully support Ukraine. A sovereign nation has its right to decide the direction for its future.
Дякуємо!
Dont surprise when Mexico makes military alliances with both russia and china, moron!!
@@juanramonrojas6138 enotnces planeas lamerle las botas a los chinos? Por que? Por que ucrania quiere ser independiente? Que clase de logica tiene eso?
"Sovereign nation" with us and tennesee flags on the wall))
@@juanramonrojas6138 I fully support Mexico for what ever direction it wishes for its future moron.
Respect pentru acești oameni care își apără tara cu prețul vieții!!! 🙏👏
Great guys, great soldiers, former civilians. You do right thing, defense your own families and country. SLAVA UKRAINE!!!
Omg you need to see Patric Lancaster video on KZhead , if you wanna know a true
Нет славы, слава ушёл, пришёл стрем и позор!
@@user-pk9bm5mf9l please, english. No one understand you.
@@user-pk9bm5mf9l still, english pleace. I have no idea what you write. I believe, you thing as we all do that all of Ukrainian are heroes because they dear to fight against ruski facistic putler pigs. Simply, Ukrainian defends their homes and familyes. Their right to live in Ukraine. Hopefully nazi ruzzia citizens can fall vladiolf putler government. Then russian people can live in free. Then they dont have to scare to speak truth. Like now, if russian citizens say: russia attacked and get occupation in Ukraine, you go prison in 15 years. Is that free country? Is it good country to live? Is democrasy better than dictatory based facistic country? Please, answer me?
@@anzuhu you do know there is a translate button?
keep vigilant 👀trooper🪖,and thanks for your service sir may the lord above🙏 keep safe 🇺🇦
Very impressed with the fighting spirit and sense of national pride that each and everyone of these soldiers/volunteers displays. "Witcher" appears to be a very good commander with the well being of his troops firmly in mind. Stay strong and resolute brave Ukainians, the World is with you. Unfortunately I am too old and physically restricted from joining you in your fight against this absolute tyrant and rabid dog, but mark my words, he will be put down!! All the best from an ex soldier in Australia. SLAVA UKRAINI!!
Ведьмак классная игра! Но это не игра!
@@user-pk9bm5mf9l you better check English vocabulary.
All we hear about Ukraine over here is how corrupt their government is and how incompetent their army. The last month and all the stories about the real Ukraine changes all of that for me. The more I see of the real Ukraine the more I admire and want to support them. Stay strong, you have friends all the way across the globe.
Russia *looks* better than Ukraine, because that's how Putin wants the West to see it. Make no mistake, Putin is the enemy of the free world, until he dies, there will be no peace in Europe.
@@KatarinaBohtana I think he hates us because we outlasted the USSR. That's what he's trying to bring back from the grave. He's probably the most dangerous man in modern history.
@@KatarinaBohtana i mean look at it this way the events are unfolding out just like WW2, Putin is acting very much as Hitler did to Poland, and especially Czechoslovakia
@@dougcoombes8497 couldn't agree more
Ukraine's still what you heard, maybe even worse, but it's more too. Just like any nation.
God bless Ukraine. My heart is always with you.
Нюрнберг 2 устроим
“Democracy dies in darkness.” No, Democracy dies in silence…
It's makes me cry Inside when I hear them say they are grateful for any help.
Brave soldiers May God bless ukranians
Brave? Really? U are just under Ukrainian propaganda. They dont show what they did in donbass.
By the way, Ukrainian nationalists whom you call "ukrainians" treat black people as animals. The real Ukrainians are on the opposite side. Sorry to disappoint you.
@@joeidan801 lier
@@w2w284 glad to meet you too
brave soldiers ukrainian like in 1943 in Wołyń uon-upa soldiers Bandera groups! watch lern thinks about ukrainian peopel and soldiers !!!!
Men & Women fighting for their freedom and country is a very powerful thing. Sending Love to the Ukrainian people from America. Stay Safe ! God Bless all of You.
before to be okkupied and devided USSR never knows millitary conflikt among nations. devide and rule - genocidic Big Reset of Siononazizmus.
I'm hoping they win
God be with you all! From Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Democracy and freedom are not free, we have been paying with our blood. Good Luck, Ukraine!
u like greeks?
@@kritischertrinker9971 maybe
Конечно! Особенно кровью, и особенно за ваши деньги!
2й нюрнберг будет
Молчали бы уже США! Из за вашего правительства у России итак неприятностей хватает. Заставили славян друг в друга стрелять, давно пизды не получали?
God Bless.. Ukraine. Prayers from 🇵🇭
This is so sad but it has to be protected. I respect the bravery of them. I really Hope this is not the way of solving conflicts. I truly respect and may the god bless the country for more hopes, peace and freedom ❤️
Love from poland🇵🇱 to ukraina🇺🇦
I've been to Poland! It's so pretty and the people are so nice. Love back from Ukraine 🇺🇦 we countries with two-colored flags gotta look our for each other lol 🇮🇩🇺🇦🇮🇩🇺🇦
@@benr7101 you border poland and you dont know their flag? You from ukraine?
@@benr7101 this is indonesia flag
@@ivankovacic7466 They probably live in Indonesia
Всу скоро конец! Нациста гнать клубнику в Польшу собирать!
Glory to ukraine 🇺🇦 love and respect from scotland, United Kingdom of Geart Britain 🇬🇧 💙 ❤️ You deserve freedom and the right to choose your own path
Damn nice coincidence. I'm Ukrainian and Scottish on each side of the family lmao
@@cejannuzi who's praising NAZIS?
@@cejannuzi stop spreading kremlin propaganda!
@@GamingKingdome You are. You are siding with the ukraine nazi collaborators.
@@l.barbituratovich3804 Its not propoganda its fact. The US has been siding with neo-nazis in ukraine.
Support and respect to the people of Ukraine.
Absolutely!
Lol as a Ukrainian, I can tell you that we not gonna let daddy putin do anything
@@benr7101 👍👍👍
@@benr7101 YOU RE GOING TO LET BIDEN SNIFF YOU HAHA
НАЦИ фаши не пройдут Нюрнберг 2 будет
This is wild for the first time in my life i see how this is i see these guys they are just regular people this is not a rich oligarch, he is a regular man, Witcher, he probably plays video games, but now he is batallion commander… idk what the solution is, but i think it is clear that Ukraine is not the aggressor here.
Bro 100% true. Ukraine is not the aggressive party. All we wanna do it's join NATO and eat varenyky
😂😂😂
@@benr7101 🇺🇦vs🇷🇺 Out of curiosity who do you think would win. 🤔
You serious they are bombing gas works and water supply to regular citizens in Crimea, is that a nonaggressive move by them ? Russia is defending itself from NATOs expansion east and somehow when American missile bases get built on Russian borders the Russians are the bad guys? Your ignorance baffles me keep just watching one side of the story
@@xWhiteRussianx1 interesting perspective. This gives me a lot to think about.
We 🇺🇸 are with you Ukraine 🇺🇦 ✊❤️
We got to worry about our southern border
Ukraine is in the wrong. Russia is defending itself. get educated or remove yourself
American did all of this mass！gross
@@kevindamarray7463 If Russia is defending itself then why did they declare war then why did they bomb Kiev and then why did they push far into Ukrainian territory??????
@@mikabison2867 did u just get here? how are ur periods not fatal. every heard of NATO (anti-russia)? again i say, educate yourself. you brainwashed sheep.
It's surreal that he has a Tennessee flag there at the frontline. I wonder if he did training with us or studied here.
It's possible or maybe some guys from Tennessee trained him and left the flags behind, it's been reported that US soldiers were physically in Ukraine and trained the local army to get better.
White supremacists Neo Nazis from AZOV BATTALION! that's what they are. And America is arming those bigots.
@@marlandtownsend4715 The Ukrainians have the right to defend their homes. Really doesn't matter who gives the training as long as it's learned. That neo nazi thing is probably bullshit too.
@@marlandtownsend4715 Looks like we found the Russian agent. Uou guys need to up your game.
I was thinking the same thing I'm from Tennessee as well
You have my full support Ukrainians. America Supports you. Stay safe I am Praying for you. Stay Strong God Bless you all 🙏
Shut up amanda
Praying not enough, give weapon, vehicles, armor
@@apollo3477 We are. And there is more to come. Russia doesn't know where our stealth aircraft are.
Slava Ukraine! God bless Ukraine and Ukrainian armed forces
I agree, hope and prayers to them!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🕊
As a Ukrainian, I appreciate the fact that you are correctly using the term "Slava ukraine." Україна Слава 🇺🇦
Godbless the Witcher
Ukraine is in the wrong. Russia is defending itself. get educated or remove yourself
@@kevindamarray7463 I'm assuming your trolling
Damn those people are tough@ They have my admiration and also my respect. God bless every one of them!
The match started good Luck
Praying for the Soldiers of Ukraine 🙏 We are always with you from Northeast India Nagaland.
You forgot how Ukrainians treated Indians students when war started?
Makes me cold just looking at you guys. Russians are tuff but you are stronger because you are up against a better equipped army. Freedom is worth fighting for. You already won in my eyes. Stay strong and vacation to Mexico when you get a chance. You will never look back.
Jesus👍👍👍
russian regular army inviding Ukraine, please.
@A Google Random User Yanki go home! Sionists into hell ! Freedom for Man Kind ! Id regected so called New Normality as a fighter.
they have a witcher no way they can lose now
Glory to Heroes! And God bless all of us.
Oleksander, you show the very best qualities of a Ukrainian man. I wish you, and your men, a long life. Slava Ukraina
You all are my heroes, protecting your land, your people, and your family from Russian enemy. God blesses you
We pray for your safety and save this country Ukraine God love all of you
Ukraine isn't a country, its a fascist clusterfuck that sided with the Germans in WW2 and is now starting trouble for no reason. Russia over Ukraine.
@@kevindamarray7463 oh I guess I was wrong
Украина это нацизм неофашизм Их в Резервацию
As a spanish we should do something and help Ukrainians our european brothers.
If you see, he is a Jedi Master. The force will be with them all!
a sith ^ not a jedi master
@@kevindamarray7463 care to explain?
@@Alex-vz2jz russia just protecting themselves. ukraine got what they deserved.
Salute to the greatest president and military of Ukraine, Keep it up 🇺🇦 you're greatful we prayed to lord Jesus Christ to let Ukraine live in peace, Love from India 🇮🇳
praying for Ukraine's safety and victory
I m still praying for you Ukraine AND i think that everything Will be okay ,i have faith god that you ll be okay .from 🇭🇹🇭🇹 Haiti
The Ukrainian commander has a patch that says Jedi Master on his chest, awesome haha! 1:36
Freedom or death. 🔥🔥🔥 God bless Ukraine people 🙏🏼❤️
Смерть! Да не переживайте, вылечим, домой отпустим, мы же русские, мы же не нацисты!
Today we're all Ukrainians. Thank you for defending our western civilization from barbarian hordes.
😂😂😂
Ххахахахахахахха
Actually deluded man. You need to read up on history before you attempt to comment next time, as you're western civilization is the one who has started all the wars these past decades.
Ukraine is in the wrong. Russia is defending itself. get educated or remove yourself
I feel like a fly catcher for all the Russian bots, given the replies 😂
Здоровья Вам солдат и защитник Украйнцы 🇺🇦👍🇺🇦👍🇺🇦👍🇺🇦
"The life of a soldier on Ukraine's front lines" I can sum that up in 2 words, "VERY SHORT".
I love the comment made about protecting Ukraine as a Democracy! All of you willing to protect your sovereignty and fighting for Democracy are so brave and I so admire your courage! As a US citizen, I have enjoyed a life under Democracy and am learning I should not have taken it for advantage when I see the struggles of others who want the same for their country! It is the worth sacrifice and fight so your fellow countrymen and future generations can enjoy freedom! I hope and pray that Russia backs down and this conflict ends peacefully. If they don't, I hope you fight like hell and kick their sorry asses for invading your country!!
The US was instrumental in overthrowing a legitimate sitting government in ukraine in 2013/2014. The US aligned itself with neo-nazis in ukraine. Its not Russia who is the aggressor, its the west, specifically the US/UK/Canada.
russian regular army inviding Ukraine, please.
@@wladimirnowak8797 Dirty lying neo-nazi.
@@ThunderAppeal how stupid are you . Ukraine learn from what happened to Crimea . Ukraine wants to join Nato for protection against Russian invasion . Putin is the stupid aggressor , his stupid decision makes Russia looks bad and ugly .
Technically a Republic
This is Amazing to see I’d be scared asf but I hope that I’d be as strong as these people you are truly a blessing for the people around you and those around the world these men are freedom fighters just like Americans used to be
Americans still are strong and brave, well some Americans
you whats hapened in wołyń on 1943 !!!start think!!!!!!
@@andrzejguzik9131 how about you !!!start grammar!!!!!!
США во Вьетнаме обосрались
@@damanithegoat9653 засранци
5:20 why is there a Tennessee Tri-Star Flag in the Ukrainian soldier’s room haha?
Thanks for that report.
FORÇA, UCRÂNIA 🇺🇦!
I like that Tennessee state flag on the wall! @5:20 👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻
It is crazy to think almost everyone who apperead in this video were KIA
Slava Ukraine, Heroyam Slava. With love from Sweden 💙💛
My deepest respect to these fighters.
Keep fighting the good fight, Ukraine
7 min video does not show how scary life is out there during a war. Imagine your station at your work place for a week or more. You can’t go home to your love ones, enjoy your sleep either. The biggest fear or paranoia that runs through your head constantly is “I could die any minute.”
God bless you from India 🇮🇳
I love Ukraine God bless you people and country stay safe and come home soon ❤️🙏🏻
Agree. The sooner they come home - the better.
You all should know these hero's are dead now. I cried so much
they are still probably fighting..
You’re not gonna sit here and tell me that 0:17 wasn’t voice acting 😂😂 ain’t no way
somehow that cat at 6:32 made it even clearer how innocent those men are
Love from Azerbaijan to Ukraine 🇦🇿
We stand with Ukraine 🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲
Ukraine is in the wrong. Russia is defending itself. get educated or remove yourself
@@kevindamarray7463 how many ruble do you make a day?
@@mkultraenjoyer enough to get ur mom wet.
@@kevindamarray7463 ပူတင့်ကိုမင်းမိန်းမပေးလိုးခိုင်းလိုက်လေ
not to make light but this looks exactly like Stalker Call of Pripyat, everything ,its like a real life version of Stalker. All thats missing is a bonfire with guitars playing.
Tennessee is proud to have you fighting for the whole world, Reacher.
Do you Think the Russian knew that the Ukrainians have anti-tank missiles?
I hope Ukraine has lots of surprises for Russian troops.
I mean ofc. The US and UK reports on everything they do, and Russia is able to see those reports. It's not that hard for em to figure it out
Of course
@@makeracistsafraidagain Like what? An immediate surrender? 🤭
Alexandre, our thoughts are with you and your soldiers. We all hope that this invasion will end soon. Thé population of Russia are starting to react against putin and his people. Like you said."our defence is our only Job". God bé with you , and your men.😞😞xx
Hi .what place you assign now?
0:57 that devil patch on the soldier chest 😏
These brave soldiers could teach the west a huge lesson. The protesters of anti-vaccine and anti-mandates in the west complain and spout about freedom. These courageous people know what freedom truly means and are willing to risk their lives in miserable conditions for the sake of their families and communities. Here people cannot be bothered to wear a mask for the safety of loved one. To our Ukrainian brothers and sisters, stay vigilant. We support your heroic efforts to maintain your democracy.
Bruh we still wear masks. Tf u talking about lol
I feel the same way. Tyranny is not being asked to wear a mask in Walmart. This is REAL tyranny they’re fighting against.
@@StuntedSnail I like you. Your smart
I am Into tears….. Not. Pathetic Nonsense.
Good day, bravo for Ukraine people's and Army, i wish good luck from Czech Republic ❤️❤️❤️💪😄
Ur brainwashed clearly. Russia is defending itself. End of story.
Hope the commander is still alright. These are good people
can we get an update on oleksander and his squadmates?
Wow! They look quite cool. Adventures!!!
Приємно бачити дуже потужну підтримку з інших країн Glory Ukraine!
Пиздеть не мешки варочать! Вот их помощь, постучали по клавишам и за пиво.
With God’s help ,you will certainly defeat the very evil man in this world, Putin ! Praying for all your guys are safe by God’s hand. God Bess!
The more we pray God hear our crying voices to stop the war and help Ukraine the innocent civilians .are suffered
R.I.P Oleksander
"They got money for war but can't feed the poor." - Tupac
The poor probably eat better in Russia than the US. But it's been true since the first cave man threw the first rock.
Indeed my slavic brothers, victory will be in the future just try not to lose your head in the meantime.
CHEERS FRONT LINE HEROES WE GOT your backs brothers in arms. 🇺🇸Expat Mike in the Philippines.
the subtitles say "playing video games on old playstations" but i distinctly hear something about S.T.A.L.K.E.R
If we had a strong president, he would have sent US troops to Ukraine and called Russia's bluff.
Many thanks from Ukraine !
that is quite literally what has been going on for a while now
He already did, Russia doesn't give to f*cks.
God Bless you all in the Ukraine. Stay as safe as you possibly can.
That's awesome! These military action heroes were really look like real-life LVN Action Heroes!
May the almighty God be with u and defeat your enemies . ...I always remember in my prayer love u and support from India.
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God bless Ukraine
We salute Ukraine brave soldiers and people
seeing that cat really hit me for some reason, i cant imagine seeing my cat in a warzone let alone all those brave soldiers . . .
It’s a proud to be on the correct side, URRA UKRAIN 🇺🇦 🙌🏾
Good luck, Brothers from Poland, we will help you as much as we can. May you one day be in NATO and the Union and then Russia will do nothing.
Neo-nazis from poland will help.
The way he says anti tank missile lol
i watch this on Jun 21st 2022, i don't know how many of them are still alive in this video........
Stay strong my Ukrainian brothers! The whole free world is standing with you! God bless from the USA! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I desperately hope that Ukraine is prepared to stop each individual Russian soldier who illegally crosses the border. Make sure Putin loses the war at home regardless of how it ends.
Make, Because white countries shouldn't exist right? 🙊🙉🙈
Great russian famine, Holodomor, Lazar Kaganovich, Genrikh Yagoda, Aron Solts, Yakov Rappoport, Lazar Kogan, Matvei Berman, Naftaly Frenkel.
😂😂😂
LilyPutin Failed war with Ukraine in 2014 ...Hi is still joined Ukrainian society in the straggle for freedom !
Gods provide protection,god bless the soldiers of Ukraine 🙏 keep fighting for honor and for democracy.
I know this was three weeks ago, but What’s the status on their situation, I hope he and everyone else are holding on