Ukrainian Artillerists Battle For Control Of Key Luhansk Highway

The Ukrainian Army is using heavy artillery and drones to try and take control of the Svatove-Kreminna highway inside Ukraine's Luhansk region. Ukrainian artillerists spoke to RFE/RL just across the border in the Kharkiv region about their efforts to break through enemy lines.
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  • @eardwulf785
    @eardwulf785 Жыл бұрын

    I'm in my late fifties and have followed many conflicts throughout my adult life. But ive never known anything like what we are seeing in Ukraine especially with the amount of information available on the internet these days. To witness the immovable resolve of the Ukrainian people and the astounding bravery of their military is extremely humbling. The Ukrainians are so dedicated and so tenacious in their fight to defend their homeland and their families and despite the setbacks and casualties they never waver. Slava Ukraini your golden fields, the brightest sun.

  • @datsunlambchops4624

    @datsunlambchops4624

    Жыл бұрын

    What is truly sad is the fact that Ukrainians are dying in masses. For a corrupt heartless government, in a war they will never win. And your cheering makes certain more will dying.

  • @williamburns9731

    @williamburns9731

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree my friend, I'm a 73yo Australian male Pentioner and remember watching the Vietnam war on TV. American's counting their enemies dead. But what UKRAINE 🇺🇦 is doing puts American war efforts to shame. Victory only to Ukraine 🇺🇦.SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 from 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 ♥️

  • @datsunlambchops4624

    @datsunlambchops4624

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williamburns9731 You remember Gallopoli? Im actually nearby. Wasn't worth it.

  • @eardwulf785

    @eardwulf785

    Жыл бұрын

    @@datsunlambchops4624 Yes Ukrainians are dying but they are dying defending their country. Soldiers from Russia and it's dominions are dying in a war they don't want, they have no morale and most of them don't even have equipment and supplies. So you can push that backwards thinking narrative until the cows come home but tens of thousands of ill equipped and freezing cold RF troops will continue die for nothing and for archaic Imperialism. RF army is in such a mess that it cannot fight against another army so it retreats and instead from a safe distance it targets only defenceless innocent civilians including children. Historically the only parallels are Hitler and his V-Weopons and Hussein with his scud missiles. This will be Russia's epitaph

  • @FarmerDrew

    @FarmerDrew

    Жыл бұрын

    Truly a warrior's most inspirational modern country! HEROYAM SLAVA!

  • @simplyamazing880
    @simplyamazing880 Жыл бұрын

    I like these guys. They are professional and motivated with no BS and no false bravado. Just get the job done.

  • @unknownscp169

    @unknownscp169

    Жыл бұрын

    Just like the nazis were

  • @BelloBudo007

    @BelloBudo007

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that's what impressed me too. Very down to Earth.

  • @eugenecrabs8622

    @eugenecrabs8622

    Жыл бұрын

    Well there is no such thing as bravado in Ukrainian culture overall. What is very obvious though it is their determination to win and liberate the country.

  • @FandersonUfo
    @FandersonUfo Жыл бұрын

    his satisfied smile that they hit all targets is just great

  • @cowboyx9380

    @cowboyx9380

    Жыл бұрын

    He knows that taking out his targets, is saving his brothers lives.

  • @Enrij

    @Enrij

    Жыл бұрын

    So civilian targets🤭

  • @FandersonUfo

    @FandersonUfo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Enrij - Ukraine has no ammo to waste on civilians when so many Russian soldiers are within range

  • @nataliiateteruk585

    @nataliiateteruk585

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FandersonUfo If you read the "Enrij" troll here above and feel some secure in yourself and want to take some trolling yourself to THEIR grounds then go to the channel named железный феликс (iron felix) Go there and tell them your thoughts. You have to copy the cyrillic typings and paste it in the search bar then you see the Russian propaganda channel that today got ÷450k subs. Even if your comment most probably will get soon enough deleted you might have instigated a spiral effect positive for Ukranian effort!

  • @FandersonUfo

    @FandersonUfo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nataliiateteruk585 - he must be the most pro Russian channel on YT - he may even want the CCCP to be resurrected I'd bet - the poor guy should be really embarrassed about his country lately for sure

  • @Jyshrii
    @Jyshrii Жыл бұрын

    Love that little smile after he says "Today we hit all our targets." Slava Ukraine! Heroyam slava!

  • @laloelsalamanca

    @laloelsalamanca

    Жыл бұрын

    He meant: Today we hit Poland!

  • @Alexandra-zp3gr

    @Alexandra-zp3gr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@laloelsalamanca Geography is not your strong suit...

  • @activechaos128

    @activechaos128

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats the smurk of someone that knows they are lying and hoping you're dumb enough to believe them.

  • @laloelsalamanca

    @laloelsalamanca

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alexandra-zp3gr Just like Zelensky's Geography...

  • @petrochumakov1035

    @petrochumakov1035

    Жыл бұрын

    @@laloelsalamanca Do not worry. Tomorrow they will hit Moscow.

  • @LumenMichaelOne
    @LumenMichaelOne Жыл бұрын

    Bravo Soldier!!!... Real-Manness!... 👏👏👏 ... ✊

  • @patrickfitzgerald2861
    @patrickfitzgerald2861 Жыл бұрын

    HUGE respect for these boys, from an old man in the US! Keep fighting! Keep winning! Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava! 🇺🇦

  • @wolfthequarrelsome504

    @wolfthequarrelsome504

    Жыл бұрын

    Urging folks too their death. Why ain't they talking! The rooskies are going to roll over all of them eventually.. for what? Your entertainment?

  • @user-lv4wj8cb2d

    @user-lv4wj8cb2d

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you a Nazi?

  • @hunterphung3638

    @hunterphung3638

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wolfthequarrelsome504 they fight to defend their country and their people. Why do you have problem with that?

  • @griechland

    @griechland

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wolfthequarrelsome504 Just like the Americans eventually rolled over the Vietnamese. And the Russians eventually rolled over the Afghans. And the Americans eventually rolled over the Afghans. Just shut up already with your ignorance.

  • @JNosewicz7569

    @JNosewicz7569

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wolfthequarrelsome504 if you are delusional enough to think ruZZia will prevail then you Obviously don't have a drop of slavic blood😅😉

  • @pabbischannel8812
    @pabbischannel8812 Жыл бұрын

    Every day it amazes me that Ukraine is not only still-standing but counter-attacking the Orcs. Mad respect.

  • @guylo88

    @guylo88

    Жыл бұрын

    well they are being used by NATO as a proxy against russia. It helps the west is laundering money through Ukraine and providing them weapons to stay in the fight.

  • @wf6951

    @wf6951

    Жыл бұрын

    Ukraine still stands because of ALLIES and furthermore, Russia Government sucks donkey dicks.

  • @wolfthequarrelsome504

    @wolfthequarrelsome504

    Жыл бұрын

    Death is no reason for celebration, boy.

  • @cowboyx9380

    @cowboyx9380

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wolfthequarrelsome504 Liberty certainly is!

  • @Ryanowning

    @Ryanowning

    Жыл бұрын

    They have the GDP of the free world behind them. The only thing that's changed is that now we know that Ukrainians aren't just brave, but soak up military theory like a sponge.

  • @dichebach
    @dichebach Жыл бұрын

    "Today we hit all the targets" . . . LOVE hearing that and seeing that smile of bravery and confidence!

  • @alordswatchman
    @alordswatchman Жыл бұрын

    "Today we hit all the targets" Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @Albert-Mag...

    @Albert-Mag...

    Жыл бұрын

    Then That big smile of accomplishment...loved it... ""Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦""

  • @ArpanMukhopadhyay93

    @ArpanMukhopadhyay93

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeahh! Orcs toasted. Slava Ukraini from India

  • @RespectedDesperado

    @RespectedDesperado

    Жыл бұрын

    Slava Russia!

  • @ArpanMukhopadhyay93

    @ArpanMukhopadhyay93

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RespectedDesperado slave mobiks

  • @janldecaleng1987

    @janldecaleng1987

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RespectedDesperado go eat your master pooh-pooh shit 💩 doggy'

  • @jaykellett2327
    @jaykellett2327 Жыл бұрын

    "Today we hit all our targets." (Little grin appears on his face) Priceless!

  • @adambussert3383
    @adambussert3383 Жыл бұрын

    What professionals! These guys know their jobs and know the importance of their work. Much respect to the Ukraine service members

  • @romystumpy1197

    @romystumpy1197

    Жыл бұрын

    They have the upper hand ,motivated to kill the invaders

  • @unknownscp169

    @unknownscp169

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah just like nazis

  • @adambussert3383

    @adambussert3383

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m impressed by that cannon also . I see the Russian bots and trolls found my comment. I’ve noticed the worse Russia does on the battlefield, the more the trolls chime in. Here’s to a future vision of a Free Ukraine.

  • @janethompson5153
    @janethompson5153 Жыл бұрын

    Glory, Victory and Peace to Ukraine 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 ✨️

  • @chrispatton7215
    @chrispatton7215 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work.

  • @Albert-Mag...
    @Albert-Mag... Жыл бұрын

    "Today we hit all the targets" ... followed by a big smile...😊

  • @marionwoodward5186
    @marionwoodward5186 Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievably proud I think Ukrainian men women all the civilians. It is a honor to watch you it is an honor to know you, it is a honor to support you God bless you crainia

  • @TheGrenadier97
    @TheGrenadier97 Жыл бұрын

    The self-propelled howitzer is the soviet 1970's 2S7 "Pion" or "Malka", with a range of 37km-plus depending on the 203mm ammunition used. In comparison, most western systems are on the 155mm caliber size. Everything they said is pretty much textbook, traditional self-propelled artillery tactics. Key points are, drones for reconnaissance (to find the enemy as early as possible and locate their guns), spotting (to correct the artillery fires), weapons' mobility (to quickly move in and out after the fire missions) and range (for counter-battery action). The relatively casual appearance of everyone (like this civilian car in 0:27) surely makes management of manpower and materiel a bit easier to maintain and obtain. Oddly, they're acting as a single piece and look excessively calm despite mentioning counter-battery missions. I believe that drone dominance as "eyes and ears" - a field that the russians surely failed to conquer -, range and the overall war's situation give them some sort of aggressive assurance of safety.

  • @ken-dw4or

    @ken-dw4or

    Жыл бұрын

    The US & NATO considered the 203 mm gun obsolete in the 1980's with it slow rate of fire 1 round every 2 minutes. They developed fast set up and lightweight 155 mm with digital fire controls systems for the towed & sp gun. The rate of fire for the M777 howitzer is 4 rounds per minute down range. Plus the development of M270 MLRS systems that where more responsive and nimble that can hit multiple targets.

  • @RTmadnesstoo

    @RTmadnesstoo

    Жыл бұрын

    I think their 'calm confidence' comes from working individually spread out so it's much harder for counter battery operations to concentrate on them especially since most of the Ruzzian Artillery in worn out now and inaccurate. I understand the Ukrainians use an app similar to Uber that lets them fire from many locations but have the same time on target. It helps the Commanders assign Targets and keep track of moving artillery pieces and delivering 'supplies'. Amazing what they've come up with since this started -like all the drone applications that dovetail together.

  • @TheGrenadier97

    @TheGrenadier97

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RTmadnesstoo well said. The flexibility based on drones and fast communication surely gives them the possibility to operate by fractions of batteries, which is undoubtedly a further headache to the russians.

  • @TheGrenadier97

    @TheGrenadier97

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ken-dw4or agree. It's interesting to note however that this comparatively large gun retains a margin of superiority in firepower and range.

  • @6AlphaMikeCharlie9

    @6AlphaMikeCharlie9

    Жыл бұрын

    that some shells can get lobbed over 60 km is Amazing

  • @maverick4177
    @maverick4177 Жыл бұрын

    Artillery sweat saves infantry blood 👍🏻 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @xuantran-ok6tr
    @xuantran-ok6tr Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful soldiers with wonderful minds !!! Glory to Ukraine !

  • @AdventureswithaaronB
    @AdventureswithaaronB Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see them on the offens

  • @MythicPlague
    @MythicPlague Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service not to just Ukraine, But to the whole world. Your steadfast holding the lines and supporting other branches of the military. In a way your the tip of the spear. Or at least like "AT&T you can reach out and touch someone:".

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 Жыл бұрын

    Stay safe lads & good luck in getting your Country back 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @aA-ye1cf
    @aA-ye1cf Жыл бұрын

    God Give you belessings and a true aim boys! Slava Ukraine

  • @rayn1728
    @rayn1728 Жыл бұрын

    These guys seem very professional, and proficient in their work, may glory come to Ukraine, 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

  • @d.l.hemmingway3758
    @d.l.hemmingway3758 Жыл бұрын

    The SPG these men use reminds me of the old American M-110A1/ A2 8 inch Self Propelled Gun of the 1980s. I think the track of the M-110 was smaller though and we had a single dozer blade like spade. From 13 January 1980 to 31 December 1985 I served in a firing battery of the Kansas Army National Guard. In January 1986 I was transferred from C 2BN 130th FA to B 1BN 635th Armor as part of a reorganization. I went from being a Cannon Crewman to being an Armored Vehicle Crewman.

  • @2_dog_Restoration

    @2_dog_Restoration

    Жыл бұрын

    Been there done that. I was with the Nebraska National Guard with the artillery in the panhandle of Nebraska from December 1980 - to August 1986. We had the 155 SP M109s . I trained on the 8" at Fort Sill OK the summer of 1981. We did a lot of training at Camp Guernsey Wyoming.

  • @marcaurel2610

    @marcaurel2610

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, the howitzer also reminded me exactly of my good old M 110 (8 inch/203 mm). With the German artillery, I was first trained on this gun as a gunner and later as commander (1989-1991). My god I've spent quite a few cold nights and even more rainy days on this beauty ...

  • @johnpartridge7623

    @johnpartridge7623

    Жыл бұрын

    I worked on & drove the M110 in Germany in the early 80's, good bit of kit.

  • @readhistory2023

    @readhistory2023

    Жыл бұрын

    I was FDC 6/37FA 79-81 Korea (M110's). Being a gun bunny on a M110 is miserable in the cold and wet. o7

  • @joem5903

    @joem5903

    Жыл бұрын

    7/9th FA for me. M110A1. This gun is kid of a cross between the 110 and the older M107 175mm gun. Long barrel. It is much heavier than our old girl because this thing appears to be mounted on a modified tank chassis. The vehicle was the weak point of the M107/110. I was told that its less than stellar mechanical performance in Desert Storm expedited its retirement. Couldn't fault the 8 inch gun though. Deadly accurate.

  • @madmanmechanic8847
    @madmanmechanic8847 Жыл бұрын

    Noting but respect and Honor and love for all of them 💗

  • @imaginemetoo
    @imaginemetoo Жыл бұрын

    Sad times! SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🇺🇦 "Don't give them one inch!" 💪🏻💙💛

  • @johnnyenglish583
    @johnnyenglish583 Жыл бұрын

    Love the fact they've named their gun "Punisher" :-) "Destroying the Russians - in style!". But I'm not convinced about what one of the guys says about the range and accuracy being superior to Western counterparts. In fact, the range is pretty much the same on the German Pzh2000 and the Polish Krab, and I'm pretty sure they are more accurate. But the 203 mm has a more destructive shell, of course.

  • @AstroGremlinAmerican

    @AstroGremlinAmerican

    Жыл бұрын

    He may be a little biased! But a howitzer that hits every target in a day may deserve his praise.

  • @Symmetry77
    @Symmetry77 Жыл бұрын

    Stay safe. Stay strong. The world needs you. Slava Ukraini

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 Жыл бұрын

    Impressive machinery and coordination. I wonder what is the range of V-46 with a 110KG shell. Slava Ukraini

  • @kennethmarsh3194
    @kennethmarsh3194 Жыл бұрын

    From your Military friends in the USA. Bring keep bringing on the pain to the Russians..stay safe our brothers and sisters in Uniform. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸

  • @Nembula
    @Nembula Жыл бұрын

    Brave, honorable, courageous and handsome. How did Ukraine corner that market? Slava Ukraini ❤️🇺🇦❤️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌹

  • @bassrooten2217
    @bassrooten2217 Жыл бұрын

    Onward! To victory!

  • @graeme9114
    @graeme9114 Жыл бұрын

    My humble thanks to the brave heroes defending democracy and freedom. There's nothing in this war quite like this 203mm gun firing 110kg shells. What a beast. Edinburgh Castle fires a gun at 13:00 every day. It was done to provide ships with accurate time. The tradition persists to this day. When Ukraine pushes the Russians out of their territory they should do something similar with this beast. I think it could drive tourism all by itself :)

  • @donnacollins1356
    @donnacollins1356 Жыл бұрын

    You all are doing amazing GLORY to Ukraine 🌻💪🙏

  • @Captain-Nostromo
    @Captain-Nostromo Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Boys, the whole Free World supports you

  • @jonkelly1920
    @jonkelly1920 Жыл бұрын

    Total legends!! SLAVA Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @marrhrie4416
    @marrhrie4416 Жыл бұрын

    OUR ALMIGHTY GOD THE FATHER, Please Bless, Save, and Protect all the UKRAINE Leaders, Soldiers, Warriors to their DIVINE VICTORY ... AMEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @stacey_1111rh
    @stacey_1111rh Жыл бұрын

    💪🏼🇺🇦✌🏼 Thank you interviewing these Ukrainian soldiers.

  • @BelloBudo007
    @BelloBudo007 Жыл бұрын

    They sound cool, calm, collected, experienced & professional. I bet the Ukrainian infantry are pleased to have these men on their team.

  • @Interactive-gp8xf
    @Interactive-gp8xf Жыл бұрын

    Ukrainians are amazing! Great respect for their fight against the brutal ruZZki invaders. Ukrainians are defending their land, and they defend European countries as well. Thank you, Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @user-xm2hg3xy7l

    @user-xm2hg3xy7l

    Жыл бұрын

    Ukrainians now, like the Mujahideen before

  • @user-xm2hg3xy7l

    @user-xm2hg3xy7l

    Жыл бұрын

    But now a traitor is at the head of Russia

  • @jainepal4844

    @jainepal4844

    Жыл бұрын

    What is amazing about people that burned alive hundreds of innocents in Odessa in 2014, shelled and murdered thousands in Donetsk for almost a decade, you are a fool, a misguided sheep, For the record if Ukraine is so great why has the majority of the population been trying to escape for the last two decades.Corrupt shithole.

  • @lotti_vonStein

    @lotti_vonStein

    Жыл бұрын

    Das stimmt sie verteidigen unsere Freiheit mit ihrem LEBEN. Wenn das nur alle verstehen würden ... leider gibt es Menschen die nicht denken können.

  • @Albert-Mag...

    @Albert-Mag...

    Жыл бұрын

    Give them hell Ukraine, The orc.'s deserve every bit of it. ""Slava Ukraine""🇺🇦🇺🇦""

  • @chimai2870
    @chimai2870 Жыл бұрын

    Cầu chúc cho các bạn bình an và Chiến Thắng

  • @jachnoavhnvaon
    @jachnoavhnvaon Жыл бұрын

    Good luck guys. Good is with you in this battle against terrorism

  • @yvonnewey
    @yvonnewey Жыл бұрын

    Total Victory and Freedom for Ukraine🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦❣️

  • @brandonhoszkiw9395
    @brandonhoszkiw9395 Жыл бұрын

    "Time to work" they know what time it is... Destroy Russian aggressors time.. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇲

  • @tomad4051
    @tomad4051 Жыл бұрын

    “Today, we hit all the targets” … enuf said 🇺🇦💪🏼🇺🇦

  • @philipthonemann2524
    @philipthonemann2524 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting and impressive - these people are doing a fine job!

  • @ryanhartnett530
    @ryanhartnett530 Жыл бұрын

    Go Ukraine!! Take back your territory. All of it💙💛

  • @MrFitzz
    @MrFitzz Жыл бұрын

    Slava Ukrani! 👊 🇺🇦🌍❤️☮️ #StopRussia

  • @pennylane428
    @pennylane428 Жыл бұрын

    Ukrainian language is so beautiful, like singing, it’s very lyrical. It’s becoming one of my favorite languages. 🇺🇦💙🇺🇸

  • @Mrdevs96

    @Mrdevs96

    Жыл бұрын

    Oddly less guttural sounding than German or Russian, despite the similarities. Linguistic history is absolutely fascinating!

  • @bigcoolviking

    @bigcoolviking

    Жыл бұрын

    SALIVA Ukraine

  • @antoniograncino3506

    @antoniograncino3506

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Mrdevs96 Ukrainian is greatly influenced by Romanian, a Romance language: longer vowels, a more flowing syntax than other Slavic tongues. Foarte bine !

  • @greatsarmatae

    @greatsarmatae

    Жыл бұрын

    @@antoniograncino3506 i mean, it isn't influenced by any Roman tongue 😄😄 But the characterization of it based on flowing build and gentle nature comparable with Roman languages is reasonable.

  • @djamirali69
    @djamirali69 Жыл бұрын

    I pray for you guys safety ❤

  • @dirtthunder1638
    @dirtthunder1638 Жыл бұрын

    God bless the defenders of freedom! We all owe them so much! and there families for the sacrifice they have made! Slava Ukraine!!!!

  • @scottstevens2752
    @scottstevens2752 Жыл бұрын

    Ukrainian military willl go down in history of one of the BEST, way to go guys give them hell!

  • @davidheyl1206
    @davidheyl1206 Жыл бұрын

    I never expected drones to become such an efficient element in warfare

  • @Msevertrue147
    @Msevertrue147 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo Ukrainian soldiers 🇺🇦👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @ukraine_tbic
    @ukraine_tbic Жыл бұрын

    I hope we take Kremina soon too! That’s key to securing Lymanske region!

  • @bransfordsmith3059
    @bransfordsmith3059 Жыл бұрын

    It is about time the west give the champion soldiers Ukraine every thing that they needed, put my question is why the Russian soldiers can strike every where in Ukraine and what are we going to do about this situation please

  • @metkic94
    @metkic94 Жыл бұрын

    This older USSR arty is very good piece good range solid accuracy more than enough explosives. You can even dig a trench behind it and if enemy counter-arty you, you can save the crew.

  • @AstroGremlinAmerican

    @AstroGremlinAmerican

    Жыл бұрын

    The guy talking seemed to know about a nearby trench.

  • @maristelayared1518
    @maristelayared1518 Жыл бұрын

    Wow...this machine is amazing.

  • @arnishook3918
    @arnishook3918 Жыл бұрын

    Great story glory to God and Ukraine.

  • @christinedor4482
    @christinedor4482 Жыл бұрын

    Respect 🇺🇦

  • @danielavila5081
    @danielavila5081 Жыл бұрын

    Can't lose with Howitzer Field Artillery The King of Battle...

  • @rizaradri316
    @rizaradri316 Жыл бұрын

    2S7 Pion is a big gun. 203mm shell is giving a bigger punch, but not as precise as Western made self-propelled artillery.

  • @bluemoondaren
    @bluemoondaren Жыл бұрын

    Great channel,always trust what is said/seen. Keep up the good work and Slava Ukraine, love from England

  • @youdaman5069
    @youdaman5069 Жыл бұрын

    God Bless the Ukrainian People and Military! 🙏🇺🇦Slava Ukraini!

  • @michaeltichonuk2176
    @michaeltichonuk2176 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Hunting! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️!

  • @scubaguy007
    @scubaguy007 Жыл бұрын

    My hope is you'll push the invaders out and they will forever stay out. Slava Ukrajini!

  • @lululu7994
    @lululu7994 Жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps when he says "we hit all the target" damn

  • @nordland2235
    @nordland2235 Жыл бұрын

    Our ANG armory here in town has those 155mm self propelled howitzers.....my brother used to train NG soldiers how to use them.

  • @cowboyx9380

    @cowboyx9380

    Жыл бұрын

    Those shown are the 203mm guns…Bigga-Booma!

  • @joannebottcher9779
    @joannebottcher9779 Жыл бұрын

    May Ukrainian forces succeed in every effort.

  • @dutchschultz3076
    @dutchschultz3076 Жыл бұрын

    Take back your freedom almighty Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏 Love a prayers from Detroit USA 🇺🇸

  • @activechaos128

    @activechaos128

    Жыл бұрын

    Detroit USA A.K.A. American Meriupol. 😂😂😂

  • @griechland

    @griechland

    Жыл бұрын

    @@activechaos128 Have the Russians murdered 20000 civilians in Detroit aswell?

  • @spiderknight9893

    @spiderknight9893

    Жыл бұрын

    Freedom to have drag queens read to your kids and small hat bankers run your country !!!!!

  • @dutchschultz3076

    @dutchschultz3076

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spiderknight9893 yes unfortunately those people have rights to be free also. I known the nose behind the curtain runs things in the world not just the banker.

  • @mpgrenda
    @mpgrenda Жыл бұрын

    These guys are no nonsense professionals!

  • @theconqueringram5295
    @theconqueringram5295 Жыл бұрын

    God speed, gentlemen! You're doing great so far.

  • @tome4589
    @tome4589 Жыл бұрын

    untrained fresh recruits against battle-hardened veterans like these Russia has no chance whatsoever.

  • @volkernimke312
    @volkernimke312 Жыл бұрын

    SLAVA Ukraine💙💛🙏👍🇺🇦

  • @tedzehnder961
    @tedzehnder961 Жыл бұрын

    These guys need to stay active, alive, continued good morale with plenty of shells.Hopefully their leadership values them and they stay motivated. Ukraine should decide when they want peace with Russia. Ukraine is doing NATO a big service so please don`t bail on these people.

  • @rickcregg1842
    @rickcregg1842 Жыл бұрын

    These men are an incredible image of courage and patriotism. As a Canadian I am so inspired by their spirit and commitment. We in the west cannot abandon these incredible people. They are confronting and fighting our common enemy in their homeland. WE ARE OBLIGED TO HELP THEM UNTIL THIS "PUTIN NIGHTMARE ENDS".

  • @lw1zfog

    @lw1zfog

    Жыл бұрын

    you mug

  • @TheLobohobo
    @TheLobohobo Жыл бұрын

    Klasse. 🫡 🇺🇦 ✨

  • @mohamedbarrie1537
    @mohamedbarrie1537 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Ukraine, Kee it on

  • @jamesozechoski8254
    @jamesozechoski8254 Жыл бұрын

    Like the way the Ukraine soldier smiled when he said that he hit all targets

  • @lw1zfog

    @lw1zfog

    Жыл бұрын

    seek help

  • @mountainguyed67

    @mountainguyed67

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lw1zfog If you’re sad that invading murderers are being neutralized, you are the one that needs help. All they have to do to be safe is go back to their own country.

  • @lw1zfog

    @lw1zfog

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mountainguyed67 not the sad one. seek help.

  • @mountainguyed67

    @mountainguyed67

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lw1zfog Wut?

  • @droiduser1984

    @droiduser1984

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lw1zfog seek truth

  • @robertmaybeth3434
    @robertmaybeth3434 Жыл бұрын

    Are the shells heavy, he says.... no if you are super-men. Which these guys pretty much are as far as I can tell. Ukraine has an amazing army, how an army can become so good so fast during what passed for peace-time since 2014, is astounding.

  • @namastezen3300
    @namastezen3300 Жыл бұрын

    Very encouraging. They seem to be very thoughtful. My neighbor spends time in Ukraine and says that he is treated well, the country is beautiful and he has fun. All the best regards to you 🙏 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦👍

  • @donaldshotts4429

    @donaldshotts4429

    Жыл бұрын

    I traveled to Ukraine 5 times from 2016-19. I wanted to retire there. Good people, beautiful women, and very affordable. I laughed when a few of my military buddies said Russia would roll over them.

  • @brankakovacic2719
    @brankakovacic2719 Жыл бұрын

    🇺🇦🙏💙💛

  • @andrewwarren4206
    @andrewwarren4206 Жыл бұрын

    Good work.

  • @johnahh5130
    @johnahh5130 Жыл бұрын

    '' Now we hit all of the targets''. Now that' s what I like to hear!

  • @raipe105
    @raipe105 Жыл бұрын

    Very good boys!❤❤❤👍

  • @cheebacheeo5876
    @cheebacheeo5876 Жыл бұрын

    🥇💖🇺🇦 Heroic Sava🥇💖🇺🇦 Stay strong Ukrainian defenders and citizens! Ukraine victory will be a victory for the world! russian evil has no place in modern world. #StopRussia #RestrictRussianVisas #MoreSanctionsOnRussia #SupportUkraine #DonateUkraine 🙏🇺🇦💖🥇SLAVA UKRAINI!👏🇫🇮🇨🇭

  • @josephpriest1488
    @josephpriest1488 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see the respect Ukrainians have for the solid Soviet equipment. This system really is the best they have next to himmars.

  • @stfsgtking
    @stfsgtking Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for allowing me to come and help Ukrainians fight against Russia.

  • @mariampetilla5890
    @mariampetilla5890 Жыл бұрын

    Let us pray for these soldiers who have done a lot of work to protect Ukraine. Slava Ukraine.❤🎉❤🎉

  • @bigcoolviking

    @bigcoolviking

    Жыл бұрын

    SALIVA Ukraine

  • @RespectedDesperado

    @RespectedDesperado

    Жыл бұрын

    Slava Russia!

  • @alphabarret7122
    @alphabarret7122 Жыл бұрын

    If i am not mistaken, they are using the old soviet self propelled artillery system "Pion".

  • @stryngh
    @stryngh Жыл бұрын

    Slava i peremoha Ukrayini!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @imherenow9072
    @imherenow9072 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys! God bless to the armed forces of Ukraine! For the winner day! Glory to Ukraine ❤🇺🇦

  • @jameshill4900
    @jameshill4900 Жыл бұрын

    These are great videos. Commanders and troops on the ground give the most realistic information on what is happening spin/propaganda free*.

  • @alexandermccarthy
    @alexandermccarthy Жыл бұрын

    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

  • @ironfox2411
    @ironfox2411 Жыл бұрын

    Nomenclature correction, we usually call Artillery crew members Artillery Gunners or Artillerymen.

  • @AstroGremlinAmerican

    @AstroGremlinAmerican

    Жыл бұрын

    I call them the Boom Boom Boys or Orc Nightmare.

  • @mountainguyed67

    @mountainguyed67

    Жыл бұрын

    We called them 13 boom boom.

  • @Glostahdude
    @Glostahdude Жыл бұрын

    Pound em!! RELENTLESSLY!!!! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💪 ✌️

  • @evamasters5028
    @evamasters5028 Жыл бұрын

    Godspeed to these brave Ukrainian soldiers 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦 some of them are so young, their whole lives are ahead, I pray they are safe and that Ukraine is soon deoccupied, so they can return to their families and peaceful lives. Slava Ukraini 💛💙💛💙

  • @NoSuffix
    @NoSuffix Жыл бұрын

    Wow! 110 Kg a shell. It's definitely not a one-man's job.

  • @rubiconklbrutorowman7577
    @rubiconklbrutorowman7577 Жыл бұрын

    Many kudos to crews and very well done indeed! USA

  • @winloverodriguez6441
    @winloverodriguez6441 Жыл бұрын

    Go Ukraine 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪♥️♥️🙏💪🙏❤️ keep you fighting