My heart melted a bit when he said what his idea of Victory is, his wife telling him to get up and not be late for work. Completely different reality for the people of Ukraine, much respect.

@luciusesox1luckysox570

8 ай бұрын

And me bless him.

@coconuciferanuts339

8 ай бұрын

Compared to ordinary,peaceful life.

@wokewokerman5280

8 ай бұрын

...in ruzzsky victory is getting you name on a monument....

@larsrons7937

8 ай бұрын

Me too. To me it seems that the Ukrainians have a way of thinking full of *inspiration.* May they all succeed and be safe. And may *we* give them, -now- yesterday, all they need to achieve full victory. 🔱🌻 Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! Stay safe! 💙💛

@hans747

8 ай бұрын

Same here. These guys have all been put through so much. None of them wanted this war, but they are stuck fighting it. Just because one man in Russia made a mighty miscalculation. I hope they get their peace quickly.

As a former Leopard II crewman, I find this particularly chilling. I never thought any of our tanks would ever see combat action. Glad to see that all our work in developing, training and maintaining this system wasn't in vain.

@eTraxx

8 ай бұрын

I got introduced to the Lepoard when in Germany as my company (Abrams tanks) attended a change of command ceremony in Austria. Good times .. great beer. Still remember falling out for formation next morning hungover. Great to see these guys on the Leopard rather than the T-64 mentioned. The gunner talking about fighting at night .. we trained on that so much that when we used the daylight sights instead of the thermal sights it just felt .. wrong ...

@mikelawre6190

8 ай бұрын

So is this the 1st war that Leopard is being used???

@stefanschreiber774

8 ай бұрын

@@mikelawre6190 There were some used in KFOR and ISAF, mostly for patrols and guarding functions. Turkey briefly used a few dozen or so in Syria.

@damianm-nordhorn116

8 ай бұрын

@@mikelawre6190 first "large-scale war"

@foseninfo8954

8 ай бұрын

This is a scripted video. Leopard ( or any tank) is hardly used anymore compared to the beginning of the offensive. Battle results, not counting the dead, are neglectible. However, it seems AMX and CV90 performe worse. The main reason Leopard was sent is because most 72 variants at hand in EU are already given away.

Our officers said they've never had tank crews like the Ukranians, they were all 100% focused on the task because they knew it was for real after they were done with their education on the tank. Amazing people, we will keep supporting you until you can kick the invaders out.

@christinarodriguez7508

7 ай бұрын

That is not that hard , as conscripts are not that motivated in peace time , and the professional soldiers work with these tanks for years.

@MaverickBlue42

7 ай бұрын

I think that's why they were underestimated. These Ukrainians know they're going straight into battle when they're done and their life depends on it. For most western nations, troops are a bit more relaxed because they know they'll only be sent into combat when the odds are highly in their favour because it'll never be against a peer foe. They aren't fighting to save their friends and family, they're patrolling in some foreign land where the enemy is typically under-gunned and under-trained.

@jimmoodie4649

7 ай бұрын

@@MaverickBlue42 Indeed plus the fact no country has won, or in the USA failed to win a modern war without conscripts. Conscripts learn quicker that death comes to the foolhardy, very quickly. My Grandfather fought WW1 and did live training in WW2. He told me that little snippet. My Father in Law volunteered for special services after Dunkirk because he reckoned the so called professional officers were more of a danger to regular troop survival that the Enemy. Bush effecively conscripted the tough guy national guard, to avoid an actual draft, might have been better with a draft.

@kylebenjamin6082

6 ай бұрын

@@JJ-sd1xjthere actually hasn’t been a single case of a leopard crewman dying as the tanks are highly survivable even when destroyed. Usually takes many hits to burn up so the crew has lots of time to get out.

"We mainly operate at night and at dawn. Because the most effective work of this tank is it's advantage, just like a cat. Why was it named the Leopard? Because it's swift and a nocturnal predator." Best quote of the war I've seen.

@FinnishCommando

7 ай бұрын

Indeed.

@Finglesham

7 ай бұрын

Named Leopard because its forerunner was Tiger and its forerunner Panther? By any chance perhaps. Good naming and Germans are good at tanks, as are the British of course.

@FinnishCommando

7 ай бұрын

@@Finglesham but probably the name still has some substance. Agile predator

@utrock5067

7 ай бұрын

In particular it's germans and their tradition of calling armour after various cats. Consider most of german WWII era tanks and tank destroyers.

@roberttange805

7 ай бұрын

give them a toyota truck 2 javelins or mount a 105mm on it and give it a go. ur faster smaller which means more overall protection. and u have the same impact on the field. without wasting weapon system worth mio. of dollars

That survivability is so important; it's easy to forget that it's not just about keeping the crew safe, but giving them the peace of mind from knowing that they're protected, allowing them to fully focus on accomplishing their mission. Confident soldiers focused on objectives will wipe the floor with troops worried about their own survival first.

@MM22966

8 ай бұрын

I'd add its even more important than that: Like the Israelis, the Ukrainians do not have an unlimited manpower pool, so every soldier who lives to fight again is an effective force multiplier for them. Which is ironic, since the Ukrainians were originally trained in the Soviet "face-tank" idea of simply rolling through defenses regardless of casualties.

@kenw5901

8 ай бұрын

@@MM22966 It also allows your crews to benefit from experience. You're not constantly churning through new crews who don't know what's up.

@oteleaionutbogdan5381

7 ай бұрын

@@MM22966Not even Russia has an unlimited number of men. The economy will suffer if they send too many people with jobs on the frontline. Not even talking about the civil unrest.

@mbtenjoyer9487

7 ай бұрын

It’s a leopard 2 half of it ammo is unprotected The safety is pretty much the same as a Russian tanks

@davidflitcroft7101

7 ай бұрын

This is already happening. Russia's "economic system" is already corrupt, and their army poorly funded. As time proceeds what quality they do have will diminish. @@oteleaionutbogdan5381

I am 43 now and served the German infantry for 12 years. Seeing these guys compared to how young we were, with our heads full of nonsense is a strange feeling. I feel a bit jealous for the camaraderie they experience. Wish it wouldn't be due to this war.

As a german i am very happy to hear, that our gear is in good hands and performs as expected. We try to send you more. Good hunting, leo!!! ❤

@Peter-ll7vq

8 ай бұрын

as a German you must be happy that the US destroyed the gas pipeline forcing the people of German to freeze in winter.

@Light-Eater

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for you support Brother

@peterlangen4000

8 ай бұрын

@@gl3411 Why?

@JonDoe-ln6nl

8 ай бұрын

I believe (hope) the sarcasm font was forgotten. @@peterlangen4000

@Ork20111

8 ай бұрын

@@gl3411 If there will be a figth we will figth with the poles not against them. But you're rigth. Our incompetent goverment is russias best friend.

As a German watching those brave ukrainian soldiers fighting in use of our german leopards and gepards makes me proud. SLAVA UKRAINA!!!🇺🇦🇩🇪

@EinBaierImHimmel

8 ай бұрын

And how many did we gave them? - 18. 18 pieces. How many are ordered now from industry to get replaced? - 18. To Cold war times. 25 were produced per month. And now, a war is burning in Europe, our government is thinking from Monday to Tuesday. It makes me sad, that we give them the little finger from the left hand. Slawa Ukraini

@MrRomamadrid

8 ай бұрын

Gracias Alemania

@yuradorosh1112

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Germany for support Ukraine! Danke!!! Leopard is the best! ;)

@Sten05

8 ай бұрын

​@@EinBaierImHimmelthere isn't a infinite supply, and the more they give the more vulnerable Germany is, there are layers to it

@sinvaldotelesdasilvatelesd7790

8 ай бұрын

Parabéns a Alemanha pelo apoio a Ucrânia nessa guerra contra os invasores russos.. Deus abençoe!!! 🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻

Chilling words by Yuri. A true hero 🙏

@sigmaputin6888

8 ай бұрын

Like his clown of a leader 🤡

"Without infantry, we're nobody, and infantry without technology is also nobody. We try to help each other". Respect for these warriors. Slava Ukraini!!!💙💛💪✌

@darugdawg2453

7 ай бұрын

you need air power of the entire US air force if im to be honest

@mr6johnclark

7 ай бұрын

this man understands the meaning and value of combined arms! Go Get 'em! Good hunting!

@No1sonuk

7 ай бұрын

That's part of the NATO training, and why the Ukrainians have, and are, punching above their weight - The Russians aren't doing it right...

@markbenelli7569

7 ай бұрын

@@mr6johnclark of course he does. Cause he was trained in Germany or Poland in the NATO doctrine and how it works with combined arms.

@mr6johnclark

7 ай бұрын

agreed. understanding NATO combat doctrine will save a lot of lives. @@markbenelli7569

Well the last 10 seconds made me cry. I hope these brave people are able to see the end of this war :(

@DudemeisterNL

6 ай бұрын

"Only the dead see the end of war"

AS a former tanker i feel pride in these men and the Ukranian people.

@pogomais

8 ай бұрын

As a former lier you can imagine whatever you want that's dont make it real

@michaelneuwirth3414

8 ай бұрын

I was (unfortunately) not a tank soldier, but I would still like to fully endorse your comment;-)!

@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258

8 ай бұрын

@@pogomais You're a liar? Then, you must be russian...🤨

@lordraydens

8 ай бұрын

ok putinbot@@pogomais

@inyobill

8 ай бұрын

@@lordraydens Funny, thanks for the giggle. I haven't seen this many Russian trolls, @pogomais, for a while. They must be getting super frenetic with the recent Russian losses.

The last sentences hit hard. What is victory. When his wife wakes him up to go to work, no sirens, when kids got school and kindergarten when there is peace and quiet sky. You know what seems normal to us living elsewhere.

@BendingGrid

8 ай бұрын

💜Absolutely💜

As a German, I am grateful to these brave soldiers. We are indebted to them and not the other way around. Giving them material is the least we can and must do! Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦💪🇩🇪

@matt7775

7 ай бұрын

​@@jacobrichter344I hate to be the one that breaks it to you, but it looks like the once mighty Russia is getting her arse kicked.

@shanecydrus6591

7 ай бұрын

I'm proud of your country for stepping up and supporting Ukraine from the jump. Salute to you and your country.

@nightshade4186

7 ай бұрын

As a German I want my tax money back for every lost Leo tank

@pachacutec9999

7 ай бұрын

Danke shon!

@markovichamp

7 ай бұрын

@@matt7775 (that's what "inmortal" means: dead.)

Yuri is very smart (all of them seemed very level headed and smart) and he definitely is of Viking heritage! Best wishes for you all from Norway.

@user-hw4ix7ws2b

8 ай бұрын

Ukrainians are very proud of the fact that their first state was founded by people from Scandinavia! Kyivan Rus was created by Vikings! This is a fact! Although later Muscovites stole this name from us! 🇺🇦❤️🇫🇴❤️🇮🇸❤️🇸🇪❤️🇩🇰❤️🇦🇽❤️🇫🇮❤🇧🇻❤️🇺🇦

@davidthomas7678

7 ай бұрын

Yeah.. they looked very real.

This video should be shared with anyone saying the West helping to Ukraine is meaningless. It has meaning. Very much so.

@yarnickgoovaerts

8 ай бұрын

A bunch of guys sitting on a tank and saying the same stuff people online say for like a year now. What exactly does it mean?

@tracboy80

8 ай бұрын

​@@yarnickgoovaertswatch the video, the soldiers interviewed made it very clear what the tanks mean to them. Unless you have a learning disability and can't comprehend, for which I am sorry.

@yarnickgoovaerts

8 ай бұрын

@@tracboy80 would you respond the same way if it was a Russian tank crew? No you won’t

@yarnickgoovaerts

7 ай бұрын

@@yumyum7456 what was it they say about the pot and the kettle?

Tank aside, the greatest message I personally took from this video is the 'everyman' quality of the gritty and determined (brave just doesn't need to be said,) men seen here. True soldiers with a clear understanding of their given objective and a yearning for the normality of peace. What on Earth was the loony Putin thinking starting all this death & destruction? I guess we'll never have an answer to that to the satisfaction all of us... An excellent & thought-provoking video, thanks for posting it for us. It has vastly increased my understanding of the true nature of these men. In the context of this horrific war they still show such decency and humanity - very hard qualities to preserve in the theatre of a bloody conflict, but they are clearly doing the best they can and for all the right reasons. Very humbling piece of video. All I can say to my own (U.K.) and in particular the U.S. Governments is 'don't even THINK of backing-off support for the Ukrainians. I'm pretty certain that most of us in the West fully realise that they really are fighting and dying in a proxy-war for us all. The least we can do is send as much support of all-kinds to them - if we don't, the next war will be on our own doorstep/s.... The moment the U.K. Government begins to waiver in the support of Ukraine is the moment I for one totally reject and disengage with, any kind of politics or politician, including my so-called democratic vote. It would as they say, for me personally, be 'the final straw' for me in the U.K..

@user-tq9gr5lx1p

8 ай бұрын

🤝

@manmoth4

8 ай бұрын

It's pretty simple, Putin thought he'd walk in, claim Ukraine in a few days, and have his NATO buffer zone. To be fair, it worked in Georgia and Crimea, it's just that the Ukrainians were much better prepared this time

@mikhailmik

8 ай бұрын

his is a video review but offensive, now they along with the tank are dead.

@AndrewRus876

8 ай бұрын

Putin first of all thinks about the interests of his people, as befits a leader of a great power. The support of 80% of Russians says that Putin is doing everything right. I can't say the same about European leaders who have forgotten what service to their people is and strive first of all to please the United States. We in Russia are well aware that we are not fighting against Ukraine, but against the entire West. This has happened many times in the history of Russia. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the West seeks to take control of 40% of the planet's resources located on the territory of Russia. Western countries have lived for centuries by plundering the weaker ones. What is happening in Ukraine is nothing but another attempt by the West to bring Russia to its knees and rob it. Access to cheap resources is very necessary for Western countries to maintain their economies. But the West needs Russia's resources even more to defeat China, whose economy has long surpassed the US economy and continues to develop rapidly. China is well aware of what is happening in Ukraine and therefore supports Russia. If Russia falls, China will be next. But that's not going to happen! We are determined to win and we have everything for it! I hope you will live to see the moment when Britain turns into a backward country of the 3rd world with a ruined economy without access to cheap resources. I hope that this will be the outcome of the rivalry between Britain and Russia. Let me remind you that this rivalry began hundreds of years ago back in the days of the British Empire. You have done a lot of bad, vile and cruel things against first the Russian Empire, then the USSR and modern Russia. But it didn't help you and the Empire was reduced to a small island with a very inflated conceit. I think Russia will shorten your conceit) After all, Russia is still the greatest Empire!

@Toddel1234567

8 ай бұрын

If the idiot Trump gets elected, the Republicans want to refuse help. This has already been announced.

The ending should remind all of us: Ukraine is a European country. Even if on a slightly lower wealth level the people have lived the same life's as we do. Had the same struggles, joys, jobs and plans for the future like we have. And boom, suddenly there is war. Real war. People die. You can die. Your loved ones can die. Try to think this would happen to your life. Just unbelievable...

@josephujiadughele6035

7 ай бұрын

Russia is European country. Feel for the humans in there and you west, shouldn't destroy them cos that's what you want for ages unless they bow like uk and France et aL under usa. Why have they not been putting this same destructive desire against China, all because Russia was silent all along until now. Treat all people right, western brothers and please don't sue to annihilate Russia, it disgusts people. Do you care to assess what instigated this war, and moreover, putin is only trying to imbibe back into Russia, all Russia speaking Eastern Europe ( not only in Ukraine but Ukraine instigated this) and currently he's holding up to the one in Ukraine until Ukraine yield out about it. He's not taking the whole of Ukraine but only the Russian Ukraine, much like if there's English speakers outside of England but right beside England e.g in Portugal. England will want them into England but all this are better by referendum rather than war. Hitler did same to commence ww2. Let's advocate for peace rather than war

It was great to hear they put a focus on operating at night - that's a realm where western equipment with decidedly better optics can enjoy an advantage.

Gute Schlusssätze des Panzerfahrers. Sehr bewegende Worte. Möge es so für sie kommen! 😎

@michaelburggraf2822

8 ай бұрын

Ich wünsche es ihnen wirklich sehr. Für mich waren aber auch die Aussagen zum Schutz der Besatzungen wichtig. Ich möchte, dass unsere Soldaten in dieser Hinsicht die bestmöglichen Maschinen und Ausrüstungen erhalten.

@notsure9709

8 ай бұрын

Leider bräuchten die Leos dort noch ne Drohnenabwehr wie sie jetzt beim Panther geplant ist. Oder ein paar Geparden mehr. Herrscht halt überall noch zu viel Mangel an gutem Equipment an der Front.

@lockervomhocker9795

8 ай бұрын

@@notsure9709 Richtig, der Schutz von oben ist nicht gewährleistet. So lange werden die wertvollen Geparden nur punktuell oder "defensiv" eingesetzt. Ist noch zu sehr "Flickschusterei" mit dem Equipment.

@Killerpixel11

7 ай бұрын

@@notsure9709 Das wäre halt noch schlimmer, wenn es die Bundeswehr in der Situation wäre. Heeresflugabwehr gibt es nicht mehr. Selbst ohne die Geparden, hatten die Ukrainer ja zumindest noch einiges an Sovietkram für die Rolle, ZU-23, Shilkas, Tunguskas. Bei uns wären die Panzer völlig nackt.

@yfelwulf

7 ай бұрын

They're all dead 😂

🇬🇧​Thank you for this interview! Of course, I am particularly pleased that the Ukrainian army is obviously aware of the advantages of this tank and uses it at night and from a great distance. This would also explain why there is hardly any footage of their operations so far. 🇩🇪​ Danke für dieses Interview! Besonders freut mich natürlich, daß die ukrainische Armee sich der Vorzüge dieses Panzers offenbar bewußt ist und ihn nachts und aus großer Distanz einsetzt. Dies würde auch erklären, warum es bis jetzt kaum Bildmaterial von ihren Einsätzen gibt.

@ik9116

8 ай бұрын

Why you all here so stupid watching this NATO propaganda??? EU economy goes into decline food and energy prices goes up because of this proxy war between US energy companies against Russian energy companies where innocent ukrainians dying for US corporate profit? It's all about money all you stupid war morgers start talking peace fir ukrainian people end this money war. There will be next maidan revolution and Zelen end up like Chaushesku.....

@Joe-og6br

8 ай бұрын

Yes when they say they operated mainly at night I was relieved. And it also explains the complete lack of footage of them in action.

@KrokoDildos

8 ай бұрын

actually there is. Yesterday I saw a video of a rare tank duel between a leopard 2a6 and a T80 and T90 at a distance of 1.5 kilometers.

@Daxter250

8 ай бұрын

@@KrokoDildos was hardly a duel as the leopard quickly showed what it does to its prey xD

@mikhailmik

8 ай бұрын

his is a video review but offensive, now they along with the tank are dead.

Proud of our German allies providing tis equipment vital to the defence of Ukraine.

@user-dp4pr8jd1d

8 ай бұрын

Подбивают ваши хваленные танчики

@joeoregano4251

8 ай бұрын

Fuchs you natsie loverd

@highqualityorangejuice420

8 ай бұрын

​@user-dp4pr8jd1d come to Berlin and fight us ... whopsie forgot that you probably can't get over the speed bump

@inyobill

8 ай бұрын

@@joeoregano4251 Ahhh, coming from you, that's a compliment, Senor Russian troll. The entire Russian army couldn't defeat a fourth-rate military, so much for your hopes of a reborn Soviet Union, he he he he he.

@innocentiuslacrim2290

8 ай бұрын

​@@user-dp4pr8jd1dstay home at Mordor orc

Makes me proud as a German to see that the Ukraines love this Cat. We Germans know how good this Tank is in the right use and with his smaller Brother the Marder. Always good hunting the Orcs.

@niels020

7 ай бұрын

Yeap, the best way to use it is with IFV's like the marder or cv90 filled with infantry groups

@SuperMrBentley

7 ай бұрын

German Orc

@diazinth

7 ай бұрын

@@SuperMrBentley strong, organized AND efficient? That would be OP.

@KarlRubens

7 ай бұрын

🖤❤️💛

@WreckedRectum

7 ай бұрын

@@SuperMrBentley lol cope and seethe in your shitbox soviet tanks

Nothing but respect for these guys. I hope more is done for them, much more, in every aspect.

Glad to see that the Ukrainians are putting the Leopard to good use. Goodspeed to them and always "Soldatenglück".

That tank is badass

@gl3411

8 ай бұрын

Is there any not being destroyed left?

@francoforte4788

8 ай бұрын

@@gl3411 As far as I know, there is no total lost until now. Some were damaged, but repairable and not destroyed. Don't watch too much RT 😉 Edit: Did inform myself and have to correct this. 5 of 74 Leopard are destroyed and not repairable. Still a good number. 👍🙂

@xmuninu

8 ай бұрын

@@gl3411 Russian technology is from the 1970's 🤣

@noneofyourbiss2142

8 ай бұрын

Leave the poor Orc troll alone, he is brain dead and has no mind of his own ;-) @@francoforte4788

@Kolderup2

8 ай бұрын

@@gl3411 Ukraine received at least 71 Leopard tanks. According to Oryx as of now approximately 9 of them have been lost. (Documented cases are: 6 destroyed and 3 damaged and abandoned)

I loved this interview, very personal, and insightful to the change in mindset in the military, Ukraine is adopting the importance of successful combined arms combat, this is why they will win, also because they know they're the good guys, and they need to win to keep their families safe and prosperous in the present, and future.

@zonk2k4

8 ай бұрын

they DONT use combiend arms, that is one of the problems... they ovious use sowjet doctrine tacics in many cases

@unknownentity8256

8 ай бұрын

@@zonk2k4 That was issue early in the war, not anymore. Maybe anomalies but generally speaking, no.

@barragan9652

8 ай бұрын

​​@@unknownentity8256 Los pocos comandantes soviéticos q hoy quedan ya cambiaron su mentalidad, después de ver morir a sus compañeros. Lo q les falta es equipo para usar armas combinadas, sin elicopteros, cazas, y drones de ataque a tierra de largo alcance es muy difícil. 😂😂

@unknownentity8256

8 ай бұрын

@@barragan9652 Ya know you could use google translate. Also they have all those capabilities so idk what ur wafflin' about.

@michaelsmith7425

8 ай бұрын

@@zonk2k4 Not completerely and in that sense you are correct as they have no aircover advantage. However they are using what they have into a form of combined operations. As he said we meet, we plan, we discuss who is covering who and how we will communicate. This IS western miliary doctrine. Ruzzians just appear to send waves of men or a few tanks into uncoordinated atacks and hpoe for the best.

These men are heroes on the front line in the battle for freedom. Ukrainians should not have to thank us for putting their lives at risk to defend Europe from Russian invaders. The West should be thanking these defenders of the free world.

@michaelgoetze2103

8 ай бұрын

I agree. This demand for Ukrainian gratitude is irritating. It is in our interests to support them. No gratitude needed.

@Wolle7477

8 ай бұрын

i absolutely agree with you, but not the last 6 words of your message: Ukraine is defending itself preventing RU to invade other countries. The "Free World" is used by our Media/Propaganda to make us hate RU and not for giving us informations for critical thinking. Almost nothing is free in this "Free World"! I have to ask the Government for TapWater/Power connections to my house, i have to ask for a drivers license, asking for the permit to own a weapon and so on ...

@lani6647

8 ай бұрын

Except Russia would never attack the west. This is a localised little fight. Even Lviv hardly knows there’s a war on.

@panamacitybeachbum

8 ай бұрын

@@lani6647 A million people die and this is nothing to you? What kind of a devil are you?

@michaelgoetze2103

8 ай бұрын

I would hardly call it a little fight. And the soldiers from Lviv, with their relatives, certainly know there is a fight going on. @@lani6647

It's nice to hear that the troops are happy with the western weapons and express their appreciation. Hopefully Ukraine will liberate its entire territory and Russia will be shown where the border was drawn in the 90's!

@elcormoran1

8 ай бұрын

SO what You gonna do? are you going to ukraine as a cannon fodder to help the ne-o-n-a-zi counterofensive

@audh471

8 ай бұрын

@@elcormoran1Just wondering why you are there yet, Vatnik 😂

@frankrenda2519

8 ай бұрын

more like russia is teaching the west a lesson

@coconuciferanuts339

8 ай бұрын

Seems like the only thing Rus.invaders understand is death.

@StigHemming

8 ай бұрын

​@@elcormoran1too much putlerpropaganda Ivan????

Die ukrainischen Panzertruppen mit der größten Kampferfahrung in Europa! Absolutely stunning!

Just ordinary men, some of them not so young. But so professional and committed to their cause. Much respect from a 40-year British veteran.

It's really great to hear how useful the equipment is. Good success to the defenders of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini ! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

@KarlRubens

7 ай бұрын

🖤❤️💛

good description of what is going on and at the end also the deepest wishes of these soldiers.

Seeing these thrue Heroes makes me feel bad for all the poor minded people who fall for the agressors propaganda... They should not be allowed to suceed. Ukraine deserves more of this advanced Material to defend, not only themselves, but the whole of Europe.

Great stuff and love the deep appreciation they have for what they received and what they want from victory. Slava Ukraini

It is apparent the clear difference between Ukrainian and Russian forces when considering profressionality and the calm that shows through in the Ukrainian courage. They are so focused and grounded in their tasks and goals. I would be very afraid as a Russian soldier just listening to these heroes speak. Family and sovereignty are always the final wish when talking about their objectives. One love, one country, Slava Ukraine!

@renameduser466

8 ай бұрын

Very nice observation and comment, chrissmall1246. Nothing to add, all to agree.

@No1sonuk

7 ай бұрын

"One free man defending his home is more powerful than ten hired soldiers"

@alberthenriette8976

7 ай бұрын

That's why Zelensky is recruiting women now😂

@renameduser466

7 ай бұрын

@@alberthenriette8976 Says an "Albert Henriette" 😂😂😂😂

@ThePhoenix198

7 ай бұрын

@@alberthenriette8976 Most of the western armies now use women in combat and combat support roles, too. Maybe not in any great numbers in the infantry, as most struggle with the weight of body-armour and equipment. But definitely in armoured recce, armour and artillery roles. And certainly no reason why a woman shouldn't operate as effectively as a man as a drone operator.

Ich freue mich diesen Beitrag zu sehen . I m happy to see it works :) love from germany

@jonasmaier2192

8 ай бұрын

Ab an die Front mit dir! Du KZread Opfer!

@ThorstenBude999

8 ай бұрын

no love from germany. glory to russia!

@85daniel

8 ай бұрын

@@ThorstenBude999 Russia has lost all his glory! It's collecting shame

@sophiaherschel567

8 ай бұрын

@@ThorstenBude999There lies no decency in your words.

@thermonator0104

8 ай бұрын

​@@ThorstenBude999 That's what the Germans thought when they invaded Poland in 1939...

As a Canadian former member of an armor regiment, I am glad you like the Leo . Slava Ukraini 👍🏼💙💛

wonderful men and I wish them all the luck in the world

This was a good video. It's nice being able to meet Ukrainian Leopard crewmen.

Shoot , Move, Communicate! Mechanized Engineer here, Used to chasing fast tanks. Best of all Brothers!

German Science never failed to amaze me

@giannirusso2604

8 ай бұрын

These cheap German tanks are burning 🔥 like dry firewood on the battlefield lol 😆

@jollibeemls5771

8 ай бұрын

@@giannirusso2604 😂atleast a tank can conflict more fear and damage than a whole country whos pouring its own people lives like water on a lava just to evaporate on air.

@giannirusso2604

8 ай бұрын

@@jollibeemls5771 These cheap German tanks didn’t even have a chance to fire at the enemy they got vaporized on the battlefield I’m sure you seen the videos lol 😂

@walther2492

8 ай бұрын

@@giannirusso2604 Source: Trust me bro!

When my wife wakes me up and says “come on get up, it’s time for work”…priceless.

Sometimes old German skills are a wonderful gift... 💙💛 ❤!

For decades, German cat breeders bred the perfect Russian hunter, but there was never a chance to see if they were successful. Today, German cat breeders are proud of their work. 😁 Greetings from Germany and Slava Ukraini!

As a former Leopard 2 A4 driver I am very proud that our tanks helps the Ukraine to fight the occupiers.

@suityboi2126

7 ай бұрын

Do you think its impressive that only 5 out of 71 leopards have been destroyed over 3 months of hard fighting?

Ahh, a marvel of German engineering like it used to be.

yeah exactly the beer video is the first every leopard crew member has to learn, i love that this came up

Glory to Ukraine! Thanks to Germany!!! Woe to the russian imperialists!!!! Greetings from Poland to Ukrainian Tank Crews!!!!

@daniel-pl1il

8 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks to Germany!!! However, I recommend shutting up my Polish friend if you don't want to be divided, again) 🇩🇪

@piotrd.4850

8 ай бұрын

Are you out of your mind?

@Dutchman-2002

8 ай бұрын

@@piotrd.4850 are you?

@mz0pp4

8 ай бұрын

@@daniel-pl1ilnot just Germany , Spain, Poland, Portugal …

@Light-Eater

8 ай бұрын

@@daniel-pl1il have you try to maintain a contact with reality for more then 2 seconds?

4:37 “They had a lot of doubts that we wouldn’t be able to master this technology … they didn’t expect us to master it in such a short time” And that, in a nutshell, is everything wrong with our strategy of foot-dragging access to F-16s. The ukranians have proven themselves over and over to be intelligent, educated and motivated.

@jansix4287

7 ай бұрын

Only an idiot would believe one could become a skilled F-16 pilot in a few weeks crash course.

80 years on and we’ve come full circle. It’s German armour vs Russian armour all over again. Slava Ukraine

@ricardas16

7 ай бұрын

german armor was better then and it is still better today

Very awesome that the German's were willing to share these awesome machines, and I sure hope that my country gets the M1 Abrams into action sooner than later to help make a difference. Very sad what Ukrainians are having to go through and I sure hope and pray that this BS war ends soon. So much needless death and destruction and all because of one little pathetic excuse for a human in Putin.

@Kden420

8 ай бұрын

It's not just Putin though. The whole Russian government is basically a mafia.

@Killerpixel11

7 ай бұрын

The crews were sad to give them away, dissolved a tank company for it. Should've been more.

@migrationsforschermitbreit6744

7 ай бұрын

Very easy: In 2014 the people in Donbass and Crimea decided to go with Russia in the future. Russia is much richer than Ukraine and old age pension is twice as high. The people just voted "for a better life". Simply stop throwing bombs on these people an let the people go - this is democracy!

Like describing a new car.The Ukrainean tank soldier describes the ability of the leopard tank.But of course,& I can't even comprehend what is necessary to drive,manoever,direct,aim,take cover.I mean,a track machine takes a lot of preparation.Of course,everything takes prep.(even tying shoe/boot laces,but I finish with Slava Ukraine.

Great clip and material. Thank you for the video. Best to the brave Ukrainian soldiers. Stay strong.

Great documentary congratulations to all the brave soldiers defending their beloved country all the very best from Aotearoa New Zealand 👏

What better purpose could there ever be for a german tank than fighting for freedom against nazls? I wish we‘d send more of them to our ukrainian friends.

Salute to the courageous determined people of Ukraine, gods speed for peace in your lives .

Thanks Germany

@hape3862

8 ай бұрын

Tanks Germany!

His last line was precious. ''Whats victory like? When my wife wakes me up for work.''

I wish Ukraine and its courageous fighters all the best - I hope we will send you EVERYTHING you need to kick Russia‘s butt. Greetings from Germany and Glory to Ukraine!

I used to hate the paper version of the sun but these interviews are really good.

I feel the last guy so much! Those ppl want freedom, that´ s their victory ✌️

Glad the Leopard is making such a positive impact repelling the Russian dictator. Cheers 🇩🇪🇺🇦🇦🇺👍

We must support these heroes forever!

Thanks to all the western allies for the military aid to ukraine, it is very appreciated here!

@gunmasterx1164

8 ай бұрын

NATO has your back and will be with you until Ukraine wins.

@user-wx8de1rl9m

8 ай бұрын

Wäre die Ukraine schon NATO Mitglied gewesen, wäre es nie zu diesem Krieg gekommen. Ausser Putin wäre komplett verrückt und würde die Existenz seines Landes auch gleich riskieren wollen. Im Gegensatz zur Russischen Denkweise, ist die NATO Zone dazu da Kriege zu verhindern, indem alle Mitglieder zusammenhalten und so vor feindlichen Angriffen abschrecken.

@wilfdarr

8 ай бұрын

I'll keep pushing our politicians for it from our side: a lot of people here don't think far enough ahead, they don't realize that if Russia is not forced to give up all the land they stole, then every tin pot dictator around the world will believe that if they rush the border they'll be allowed to keep whatever they can hold onto, so long as they hold it for a year or two. There will be no peace: there can be no appeasement!

@drstihl2007

8 ай бұрын

I never thought i'd quote Lord of the Rings under a video about this tragedy but here i go as a German. My friend, you bow to noone! The only way you'll thank us is by redeeming your freedom and by liberating your country and after that is done we shall share a drink, celebrate the liberators and mourn and honour those who did not live to see the result of their sacrifice.

@andrewpiltenko9432

8 ай бұрын

@@drstihl2007 i wish more westerners thought like you. It seems like many of them think this is not their war but they don't realize that if they don't do something now, there will be no Shire.

Congrats on getting that training in and having the approval of your trainers

It's humbling to see guys in the middle of the fight saying "thank you for equipment to help me defend my country". It isn't expected but appreciated.

I never doubted their ability to use any of this equipment. They are smart normal people, so who thought otherwise? I may have had concern that they were using them with our tactics and no air support, that would be a problem. But they morphed our style and their style together, and its been brilliant! 👏 👏 👏

Tough ,tough heroic men

Glad to see our kitties are doing well orc slaying, meow!🐆🐈

Many thanks to the countries that provided Ukraine with their Leopard ll tanks. 100 Leopard lls is a goodly number considering as one of the crew said that their last tank was a T62 which is a death trap. Russia never cared about its soldiers but those of us accustomed to civilized living don't mind sacrificing a tank but we due mind sacrificing the crew. It's also great news about the joint operation with Germany and Ukraine to produce Leopard ?, between the knowledge of the 2 countries I can't wait to see what they come up with. I love the video of the beer mug riding on the gun without spilling a drop. That is some amazing engineering. Thank you Germany for making the best and giving the best to Ukraine. Slava Ukraine!

The Leopard was always built around ease of use. Its no good having a tank that has all the bells and whistles on paper but crew have difficulty taking advantage of its features ! May they notch up many P kills !

Good interview, I'm a little bit proud that my counties equipment helps in this way. I wish we could send more!

If it rides fast and smooth, and if it can additionally deliver beer without spilling, then it's German engineering.

good hunting! Best Wishes from Germany! Slava Ukraine!

Thank you for your service with our "little cats". Stay brave and strong! Greetings from a former gunner on this little cat. Slava Ukraini

I hope you get a lot more Leopard 2 tanks and I look forward to the day when Ukraine joins NATO. You guys are damn tough, keep it up. Greetings from Germany

Godspeed Ukraine. May your aim be true and your resolve steadfast.

I'm glad these nice heroes appreciate their German equipment. I will never forget Scholz's long lasting resistance to providing these weapons to Ukraine, though. That has cost Ukraine many innocent lives of women and children as well as of heroic Ukrainian soldiers who have to bear all the brunt of the brutal Russian aggression which would not stop at the borders of Ukraine. I so much hope the featured tank crew will enjoy peace again. Especially the nice guy speaking at the end of this video/

@baronhelmut2701

8 ай бұрын

If its any consolation to you, some germans dont like Scholz at all. Precisely for his indecisiveness. And if he makes a decision, he always looks for a way to justify it, instead of recognizing that some things dont need to be justified.

One of them mentions the most important part of this tank: The crew survivability. Some tanks may have been hit, but their crews survived! Unlike in russian tanks, Leopard 2 crews get the chance to learn from mistakes and return to their loved ones after the war. Unlike what several russian trolls claim NOT A SINGLE LEOPARD 2 CREWMEMBER GOT KILLED. And that's despite the attention russians give the Leopard 2 on the field.

@johnnyenglish583

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. There is a world of difference between a tank being hit, damaged, heavily damaged and destroyed. Most of what the ruSSians claim to be "Leopard kills" were in fact instances of a Leopard being hit (sometimes several times) and partially damaged, but then just carrying on after some repairs. So far, a few dozen Leopards have been hit but only four have been destroyed. The ruSSians, naturally, claim more kills but they claimed HIMARS kills before the first HIMARS were delivered so they're not the most trustworthy source :)))

The vehicle seems to be protected enough that even though many were destroyed in combat I don't think many suffered crew losses so definitely giving it props in that regard

I pray 🙏 for Ukranian soldier safety 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Glory to Ukraine 🙏🇺🇦💪

Massive respect to these brave men having this thrust upon them by the little dictator bully.

I'm British and think the Challenger II is one of the top tanks in the world. However, I understand the Leopard is a very awesome tank with fabulous mobility, firepower and protection. Probably the best tank currently on the market, I have to say it....supreme German engineering...just like Mercedes! If I was fighting in Ukraine I would love to be in a Leopard tank!

@rainbowseeker5930

7 ай бұрын

You Brits always gentlemen...you have no trouble praising the weapons of a former enemy. No hatred nor hurt feelings...just speaking the truth. You lads are an example of chivalry. God bless you all . Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina.

@TheGeezzer

7 ай бұрын

@@rainbowseeker5930Hello there in Argentina, I hope you're well. Thanks for the nice words and yes I was speaking the truth. The Leopard A2 is awesome, I hope the Ukrainians use it well to their advantage!

Yuri, the loader, speaks more like a commander. 👌🏼

Such a beautiful Tank...proud to be german! 🇩🇪

Glory to the Ukrainian forces 🇺🇦🇪🇺🌏🙏

@ThorstenBude999

8 ай бұрын

nope... nothing glory..

@elcormoran1

8 ай бұрын

Don,t Glory, go to ukraine and fight wannabe ukranian neonazis

@brookwhiteman9810

8 ай бұрын

What is this now day 2 of Russia's 3 day war? What happened in kharkive and Kherson and now losing positions in Donetsk that seperatists have held since 2014. Why are you begging North Korea for aid and doing more mobilization. What happened to all the settlements Ukraine has liberated. How come the Russians couldn't hold the first line of defence near novoprokopivka and verbove. What happened.

@StigHemming

8 ай бұрын

​@@ThorstenBude999yes, nothing glory with terrorussia!

@ThorstenBude999

8 ай бұрын

@@StigHemming yes, nothing glory with kokaine

Slava the heroes!! Slava Ukraine!! Love ya! From Australia 👍🏽🇦🇺❤️🇺🇦🥰🌻🕊

Ok this commercial convinced me - my next car is a Leopard 😉👍👍👍

Thank you for finding them and letting them talk.

Great to see these guys, some of them just a year into their Military really understanding combined arms.

@Gaius__

6 ай бұрын

I guess a week on a real battlefield will teach you about as much as a year of regular training.

These men succeed, All are duly courageous and proud, they Will win. Stay safe men and go home Free when your work is done. Victory Only!

"What is victory for you? Perhaps when my wife will wake me up and say When there are no air sirens, when children go to school, to kindergartens, when there's a peaceful and quit sky."

Slava Ukraini, from Denmark. Hope Ukraine will get the Leopard 1A5DK's in numbers soon and understand how to make good use of them.

Well Done, Guys.

Slava Ukraine from Africa ! Only those who don't know the brutality of Putin can support Russia ! Every day ,we pray for you courageous people of Ukraine !

excellent, go get em, God bless!

give them more of these!

these guys are going to be the most experienced tank operators from all the battles (or already are I guess)

Makes me a bit uneasy knowing how a tank I might have actually sat in now stands and (hopefully) fights near the front lines. At the same time, however, it's what these things are made for, and this is what we all train for. Gives me perspective. They should consider themselves lucky they got the 2A6s - the 2A4s have less armor and a less powerful gun, as well as a hydraulics-powered turret, as opposed to the electrical ones used in the newer variants. Regarding the interview, I would have liked to know more about how they're actually using those vehicles from a tactical perspective, as I have seen some damning footage of knocked out 2A6s in very exposed positions (mind that Germany sent "only" about a company's worth of A6s if I recall correctly - that'd be 14 in total). However, OpSec is paramount - so they actually better *not* tell anyone how they're using them!

@skayt35

7 ай бұрын

It's now 18 Leo 2A6 from Germany. However, seems that several were already destroyed when UA initially tried full mechanized attacks without sufficient air and artillery cover or when they accidentally took the wrong way, into mines. Now UA proceeds mainly with infantry.