Ukrainian Forces Deploy Soviet-Era 'Rapira' Anti-Tank Guns On Kharkiv Front Line

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024
  • RFE/RL correspondent Roman Pahulych met with artillerymen from Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade in the country's eastern Kharkiv region as they continued to try and push back Russian forces.
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Комментарии • 2,3 тыс.

  • @maui808jah
    @maui808jah 2 года назад +254

    The Ukrainian military is now the most cross trained military in the world....from NATO countries advanced weapons to Soviet era weapons.

    • @sokrat-sokrat
      @sokrat-sokrat 2 года назад

      Russia will win over Ukraine and its ally America

    • @lowbornfabrication
      @lowbornfabrication 2 года назад +6

      Well said!

    • @Thewhiteandorange
      @Thewhiteandorange 2 года назад +1

      you can stand with Ukraine, sit with Ukraine, laugh with Ukraine, cry with Ukraine... there is just one thing you can't do with Ukraine and Max Barskih said it best.

    • @lowbornfabrication
      @lowbornfabrication 2 года назад

      @@Thewhiteandorange what’s that?

    • @Thewhiteandorange
      @Thewhiteandorange 2 года назад

      @@lowbornfabrication ruclips.net/video/qvZOS4ArYeA/видео.html

  • @K1lostream
    @K1lostream 2 года назад +972

    American stuff, British stuff, German stuff, Turkish stuff, Russian stuff, their own stuff, all manner of other countries' stuff..... These guys can learn to use it all, and quickly!
    Their tenacity, inventiveness, adaptability is impressive- even if they don't get into NATO anytime soon, I feel they will be a valuable 'lessons learned' resource to NATO on interoperability and how to effectively utilise disparate systems for a common objective.

    • @Hector_Malot
      @Hector_Malot 2 года назад +62

      Faced with a sneaky, vicious, infamous, cowardly and lying enemy like russia, membership in NATO is inevitable and the only guarantee for Ukraine that this tragedy will not be repeated.

    • @JustARandomFio
      @JustARandomFio 2 года назад +29

      All they need is an even playing field and they will get rid of the infestation all by themselves. The job of the Free World is now to make sure to close the material gap and grant the Ukrainians a fair game. And I agree - Ukraine will be a very valuable asset to NATO.

    • @aldoconciso
      @aldoconciso 2 года назад +4

      great manpower for Germany's industry... If any of them survive

    • @couchwarrior2449
      @couchwarrior2449 2 года назад +26

      @@Hector_Malot In other words Russia by their own actions caused that to happen which they so desperately wanted to prevent!!! Oh, the irony...

    • @sulichnalednosandok8862
      @sulichnalednosandok8862 2 года назад

      @@aldoconciso get lost with you ruSSian type sarcasm onuco

  • @Slim_Ch4rles
    @Slim_Ch4rles 2 года назад +1880

    Fun fact: those camo nets are made by Ukrainian arts and crafts groups from schools and communities all over the country. Everyone is doing their part, slava Ukraine 🇺🇦✊🏻

    • @zainophrenicgaming2727
      @zainophrenicgaming2727 2 года назад +75

      What the hell, Really...Damn its pretty good actually

    • @robertseglitis5261
      @robertseglitis5261 2 года назад +138

      I know personally it's spread to other countries as well. In Latvia, we make them at schools and workplaces and then donate to Ukraine along donated vehicles or humanitarian aid.

    • @backyard_expert
      @backyard_expert 2 года назад +48

      Americans are making them too for Ukraine. SLAVA Ukraini!

    • @boster9896
      @boster9896 2 года назад +14

      When they sing while working.

    • @MS-zp5by
      @MS-zp5by 2 года назад +13

      Wow nice info

  • @simonkamstra5141
    @simonkamstra5141 2 года назад +42

    They look fit, well fed, calm, not exhausted. Impressive and heartening to see that.

    • @scoobydoobers23
      @scoobydoobers23 2 года назад +6

      I mean they wouldn't film ragged troops for the propaganda though.

    • @williamjackson5942
      @williamjackson5942 2 года назад +1

      @@scoobydoobers23 Ukraine is not having any problem feeding their troops. Some who would not give lethal aid have provided tons of their MRE's.

    • @scoobydoobers23
      @scoobydoobers23 2 года назад +3

      @@williamjackson5942 I'm not saying Ukraine is struggling with food. I'm just saying that you can't use literal propaganda to judge the condition of the troops.

  • @exactinmidget92
    @exactinmidget92 2 года назад +8

    The dude's response is classic artillery. "We just shoot in the direction we are told and hope for the best".

  • @Darth_Chicken
    @Darth_Chicken 2 года назад +444

    Even old equipment can be effective if it is good quality and used with skill. I used to shoot .303 Enfield rifels many years ago that were very old and slow to use but staggeringly powerful and accurate. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 from the UK!

    • @TeemarkConvair
      @TeemarkConvair 2 года назад +9

      one wonders tho about the 35 year old rounds, 8-87 was stenciled on the case

    • @speedyv6247
      @speedyv6247 2 года назад +3

      compared to an ATGM, this is not very effective.

    • @tooschoolforcool1858
      @tooschoolforcool1858 2 года назад +11

      This is a terrible take, If you were in a war zone on the front lines you would get suppressed in a heartbeat. Im very much on Ukraines side but this hypocritical view of Russia using outdated equipment = terrible garbage and Ukraine using outdated equipment = great and resourceful is just dumb.

    • @chrisvaughn2945
      @chrisvaughn2945 2 года назад +14

      @@tooschoolforcool1858 depends on how well you use said equipment.

    • @speedyv6247
      @speedyv6247 2 года назад +4

      @@tooschoolforcool1858 this weapon is supposed to be an anti tank artilery system with a range of 8km. while a regular Russian Kornet ATGM has 10km range, is mobile and is laser guided. comapred to that, this weapon is useles.

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 2 года назад +800

    With drone spotters that's a very effective system. And it saves the large artillery pieces for hitting deep and taking out supply and command centers. There's no such thing as an outdated piece of equipment if it's that accurate. Great Job Boys!!
    Slava Ukraine!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦✌️✝️

    • @kissofthecobra3761
      @kissofthecobra3761 2 года назад

      Putin is not after the Ukrianians he is going after the deep state cabal that zionist superpowers are behind and the sad part is human life stands in the middle ground. It's nato, it's the bolshievik power structure under the false pretense of ukrainian nationalism.

    • @rikvermar7583
      @rikvermar7583 2 года назад +35

      well said 👏i have been amazed at the drones the Ukrainians have been using, not only are they used as spotters which has given the Ukrainians ability to land a shell on a orcs head but the drones have gave us ringside seats to a Russian ass whipping, we are seeing with our own eyes what's really going on and not being told what's happening by biased media channels.
      God bless you Ukraine - stay strong 💪

    • @Mestari1Gaming
      @Mestari1Gaming 2 года назад +22

      Artillery + drone spotters = A very deadly and efficient combo!

    • @sorennilsson9742
      @sorennilsson9742 2 года назад +11

      That gun has a barrel that need to be changed.

    • @kissofthecobra3761
      @kissofthecobra3761 2 года назад

      @@sorennilsson9742 ruclips.net/video/cV8VjLXRfDY/видео.html

  • @rikvermar7583
    @rikvermar7583 2 года назад +479

    when you think 6 months ago most of these soldiers had jobs, a family life and now they are successfully holding their own and taking the fight to Russia, to call these soldiers Hero's is a understatement 💪💪✌

    • @B.D.E.
      @B.D.E. 2 года назад +7

      *heroes

    • @Tk5869
      @Tk5869 2 года назад +12

      Unfortunately not everyone does this. In my country which is pretty much in the center of Europe, i see a lot Ukranian Cars ( expensive cars) with Ukranian licensplates driving around and i'm asking myself what the hell are you doing here? You should be in Ukraine fighting for the freedom of your own country and your family. Others die for their country and they act like nothing happend.

    • @eggeggeggegg3077
      @eggeggeggegg3077 2 года назад +18

      @@Tk5869 dying for your country or dying for politicians. You dont decide whats good for these people.

    • @nmritter
      @nmritter 2 года назад +1

      Mighty men of Valor

    • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
      @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 2 года назад

      @@realnapster1522 :- Obviously you are looking to provoke a response...
      Go back to Russia, troll.

  • @andrewhirsch6472
    @andrewhirsch6472 2 года назад +16

    Those guys have guts. If they are every spotted by a Russian drone, they are in real trouble; a short-range and not very mobile system. Still, 100mm guns could do damage 80 years ago; they can do damage now. As long as they survive.

  • @noon66639
    @noon66639 2 года назад +25

    From Thailand 🇹🇭, Respectful for the hearts of Ukrainian soldiers They fight to protect their land, May God protect all Ukrainians stay safe and defeat the enemy invaders of Ukrainian territory.💛💙🇺🇦🇺🇦✌️✌️

    • @TraderRobin
      @TraderRobin 2 года назад +3

      That's beautiful! 🤗

    • @UhtredOfBamburgh
      @UhtredOfBamburgh 2 года назад +3

      ขอบคุณ kap for support. I am Ukrainian learning the Thai alphabet right now just because I'm interested in the language and people. Ukrainians love all people who are nice! Thai is the most friendly people I ever met

    • @thetoughcookie3665
      @thetoughcookie3665 2 года назад +2

      Kiitos Thaimaahan :) Thanks from Finland with these nice thoughts.

    • @noon66639
      @noon66639 2 года назад +1

      @@UhtredOfBamburgh Nice👍, me too I'm interesting to learning many languages also, Thai language a little bit difficult but now have many method in social network for learn. Have you been Thailand?

    • @noon66639
      @noon66639 2 года назад +2

      @@thetoughcookie3665 ☺️❤️

  • @ago7212
    @ago7212 2 года назад +431

    My respect to these men and the hard work required to fight this war. May they succeed in the end and live to enjoy their freedom.

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 2 года назад

      Freedom? Did Putin ban 11 opposition parties and western media outlets? Who was it that banned 11 opposition parties and all Russian outlets? Has russia banned any western media in the past 30 years? Talk about freedom smh

    • @APXA1
      @APXA1 2 года назад +3

      @@MichaelJ44 Ukraine is in war-mode...it's not unusual in wartimes, in order to secure the best defence-stragedies for the country and not being backstabbed.

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 2 года назад +9

      @@APXA1
      They’re in self destruct mode

    • @SkaldCG
      @SkaldCG 2 года назад +9

      @@MichaelJ44 Pvtin is for sure

    • @vdragon495
      @vdragon495 2 года назад

      Ukrainian troops are on their way to Hell ✌️🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺💪💪💪

  • @piotrleszczynski9029
    @piotrleszczynski9029 2 года назад +232

    Drone and skillful operators combo is still amazing. I respectfuly salute you brave UA troops. To Victory and to free Ukraine.

    • @estherkisob9919
      @estherkisob9919 2 года назад +7

      I admire these Ukrainian fighters. They use all the weapons sent to them, whether they are from the US, France, Poland, Germany, UK, Spain and others, they use them all on the battle field. God bless Ukraine lead them to victory.✌🙏🙌❤💙

    • @U.H8
      @U.H8 2 года назад +3

      💪🏼🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪🏼🌏🌎🌍♥️♥️♥️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @millieo7155
      @millieo7155 2 года назад +2

      And they are learning so quickly to use them to best effect.

    • @vdragon495
      @vdragon495 2 года назад

      Brave troops are Russians, Donbass, Chechen. UA troops are just stupid meat 🍖 💪🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺✌️

    • @gbjanuary
      @gbjanuary 2 года назад +1

      Russian have drones also people on both sides are dying.

  • @stonedphilosopherza4915
    @stonedphilosopherza4915 2 года назад +52

    I think people sometimes forget the actual physical labor involved. Even trenches and other daily tasks are all heavily work. Amazing courage though, these guys are really doing their families and the world proud

    • @B.D.E.
      @B.D.E. 2 года назад

      That's why women aren't generally suitable for frontline roles.

  • @JamesLaserpimpWalsh
    @JamesLaserpimpWalsh 2 года назад +5

    Ukrainian heavy gunnery skills are legendary now. World class and no mistake.

  • @PowermadNavigator
    @PowermadNavigator 2 года назад +38

    I have seen some in service with Bulgaria.
    Whilst it may not be the best to use against modern tanks, it's quite readily available and is relatively quick to move and position for a gun of its size.
    If I remember correctly, it's main advantages were when used on the offensive and towed by IFVs, but mobility has a defensive advantage too.
    Of course shooting a closer range is best as well, but... quite dangerous.

    • @cliffperkin63
      @cliffperkin63 2 года назад +1

      Praise THE LORD and pass the Ammo, Eukrainian's doing GOD'S Work spraying the fields and eliminating the pest's and obstacles before planting the harvest, May the SUNSHINE COME BACK AGAIN AND LIGHT THE WAY FOREWARD'S and UPWARD'S, THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLDWIDE,SLAVA EUKRAINI SLAVA VICTORY, GLORY AND PRAISE TO SION THERE CAN ONLY BE ZION SUNBIRDS OF CREATION ALL FOR ONE ONE FOR WHOLE OF WHOLENESS THEIR RIGHTFUL PLAN ZIONMADE GLORY AND PRAISE TO SION!!!⚔️🌷💮⚓🌻⭕💐🌺🌸🏵️🌹💍🌉💓🏆💯🎁🪙✌️🦃🌏🏠🎉🥀🌈🌃💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🌃

    • @tasmedic
      @tasmedic 2 года назад +1

      It's obsolete and it's almost a crime to set men the task of trying to hit tanks with this, when the T-72's and T-80's have HE ammunition with a similar range. The tanks can move, but the Rapira marks it's position with an enormous puff of smoke, and can't budge an inch. It's just asking to be immediately taken out with return fire. Plus, it's relatively inaccurate.

    • @PowermadNavigator
      @PowermadNavigator 2 года назад +5

      @@tasmedic True, it's old AF, but it's hardly the only CW unit being pressed into service or being in service. Both sides have lost so many T's since this circus started that I find it refreshing to put so much faith in those things. It would be situational, but an old anti-tank gun is probably often better than no anti-tank gun. Man-portable AT weapons aren't perfect either. TBH, this really is one of the more mobile AT guns and it's not like they got Boxers or Parthias with the latest AT guns on them.

    • @larrythorn4715
      @larrythorn4715 2 года назад +1

      Totally useless against modern tanks but then again, it'll wreck any IFV or APC it can land a hit on, and I bet it can crack those T-62s Russia had to bring into service.

  • @johnnoone9125
    @johnnoone9125 2 года назад +139

    I hope their aim is true and every shell will bring VICTORY closer to Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @panchopistola8298
      @panchopistola8298 2 года назад

      Nah they will die … and their flesh will be carried away by buzzards

    • @IAmThe_RA
      @IAmThe_RA 2 года назад +2

      @@cozethugo4674 Russia destroyed around 50 HIMARS just yesterday 😅

    • @panchopistola8298
      @panchopistola8298 2 года назад +1

      @@cozethugo4674 🥳

    • @dmurray2978
      @dmurray2978 2 года назад

      As Ukraine loses more coastline lmao

    • @EranRicos
      @EranRicos 2 года назад +4

      @@cozethugo4674 100 HIMARS!! Wow. Ukraine only was given 8 HIMARS systems, and YOU claim they destroyed 100! Why not say 1000, or 10,000! Does not make it true!

  • @dubravkajameson9247
    @dubravkajameson9247 2 года назад +68

    💙💛Glory and Victory to Ukraine💙💛

  • @secularsekai8910
    @secularsekai8910 2 года назад +59

    Victory will belong to Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @aishabintabubakr4944
      @aishabintabubakr4944 2 года назад

      Glad you're willing to go to nuclear war over a crappy country?

    • @mohitsinghal1428
      @mohitsinghal1428 2 года назад +2

      definitely..it will be. Glory to Ukraine..🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @Zevs_god
      @Zevs_god 2 года назад

      Хер вам)

    • @SteveTheGhazaRooster
      @SteveTheGhazaRooster 2 года назад

      I wouldn't go counting chickens is all I'm going to say. It is much to early to call the victor in this conflict.

    • @FlyingAlfredoSaucer
      @FlyingAlfredoSaucer 2 года назад +2

      Hopefully, but at this stage in the war it's a tossup

  • @allpointsorganized
    @allpointsorganized 2 года назад +35

    The hope, spirit, determination and grit of the Ukrainian Soldier far outweighs the dismal, down, drunk and emotionally deserted Russian soldier. Ukrainian soldiers will win the day, the year, and the war because the Russian soldier is simply a chaotic derelict relic of an evil past that cannot rise again.

  • @jpmtlhead39
    @jpmtlhead39 2 года назад +10

    Outdated or not, these guys are fighting for their country as an Independent Nation, who's being invaded by a barbaric and middle age country, without any regardeless for human Life.
    Keep stand your ground, its yours, and Just blow those bastards to pieces.
    All my faith is with you guys.
    Very brave man.

    • @winstonchurchill8491
      @winstonchurchill8491 2 года назад

      It is not Russia it is putin

    • @jpmtlhead39
      @jpmtlhead39 2 года назад

      @@winstonchurchill8491 putin is Rússia, has Stalin was Rússia.

  • @felipesanchez4131
    @felipesanchez4131 2 года назад +79

    Glory to Ukraine! 👍🇺🇦👍

  • @ntchihieu
    @ntchihieu 2 года назад +33

    Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 ✌️

  • @thedanza865
    @thedanza865 2 года назад +38

    The size of the shells and lasting noise when it's fired. You can literally hear it tearing through the air. The impact must be devastating...

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 2 года назад +1

      It’s only 100mm shells, so not that big of an impact. They’re best for direct fire.

    • @thedanza865
      @thedanza865 2 года назад +5

      @@afcgeo882 I believe in contrary that the impact is very strong. Not a large blast but very deep. This is an antitank gun so the projectile is at least supersonic to bring the energy to pierce armor. A wall or a tank will get blasted through easy peasy because of the kinetic energy on impact. That’s why I say it must be devastating. It’s not comparable with a howitzer that comes in slowly and parabolic but with lots of explosives.

    • @NightOwlinNewOrleans
      @NightOwlinNewOrleans 2 года назад

      @@thedanza865 we get
      It. Someone always has to play expert.

    • @Vay_Day
      @Vay_Day 2 года назад

      @@thedanza865 it depend on the thickness of the tanks sides

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 2 года назад

      @@thedanza865 This uses HEAT charges, so the round is sub-sonic, but it’s still very effective on APCs, IFVs and even on tanks when hit from the side/rear.

  • @kanchandzonga
    @kanchandzonga 2 года назад +18

    “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” -Bukowski

  • @bron762
    @bron762 2 года назад +27

    Great teamwork!!!!
    Devoted and enthusiastic!!!! United you will stand !
    Go Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @Mellowyellow3
    @Mellowyellow3 2 года назад +84

    These young men are amazing such Patriotism love for their country and freedom. Sadly here in the US it’s fading, for me it’s a feeling like no other at times. I think a whole generation sadly will never experience this feeling

    • @karlrasur8356
      @karlrasur8356 2 года назад +6

      freedom in the us hahahahaha

    • @thomaseisenberg9924
      @thomaseisenberg9924 2 года назад +12

      @@karlrasur8356 Better than getting paid in Rubel

    • @senorchurro6954
      @senorchurro6954 2 года назад

      We are so overpowered in terms of basically every area, invading other countries that don't have established armies isn't exactly something to be proud of especially of you aren't the one doing it

    • @robertharper3754
      @robertharper3754 2 года назад +1

      We've given up much of our freedom here in the US and so many here don't really care about that. We have had so many terrible people lead this country down the wrong path for far too long, there seems to be no end in sight for the power US politicians and others crave, it is truly sick. Here in the US we have let our culture rot and degrade, people are proud of knowing nothing important and so many of them can't even comprehend why the US supporting Ukraine is so important. A lot of people here have eaten up Russian propaganda with glee, as well as all the political propaganda we get rammed down our throats by our own politicians, think tanks, colleges, and the "elite" who supposedly know better than us how we should live out lives.
      Ukraine is finding out the hard way a very important lesson that many in the West have forgotten, Freedom isn't free, the cost of Freedom is very high in blood, lives, fortunes and those who are innocent. Though I do believe that the Ukrainians will not forget this lesson anytime soon, they won't stand for the corruption that is there and they'll burn it out wherever they find it hopefully.

    • @Swingmesideways
      @Swingmesideways 2 года назад

      When war hit your country all turn to patriots , even fat americans and socialist swedes

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 2 года назад +114

    Looks like a simple, rugged, effective piece of artillery. It does the job. If WW2 German 88mm all purpose guns were still in service, they would be used as well. A formidable weapon.

    • @smokejaguarsix7757
      @smokejaguarsix7757 2 года назад +10

      FYI there ARE places that still use old german 8.8 guns. Some of the Arty being used is from WW2. Some of the rifles are from WW1 (Mosin Nagant).

    • @Canofasahi
      @Canofasahi 2 года назад +7

      @@smokejaguarsix7757 Even the Maxim 1910 is still in use in Ukraine, a great machine gun for fixed defensive positions.

    • @hermelnderhans
      @hermelnderhans 2 года назад +3

      @@Canofasahi just no it’s wack Compared to modern ones

    • @paulsnell534
      @paulsnell534 2 года назад

      The German 88mm would still be a formidable piece of equipment in the right hands today. I wish the Germans were more charitable today with their weapons today. The German's still make some of the best tanks and guns. Germany get 100% behind Ukraine because all our worst fears will still happen if we let Ruzzian Orcs carry on they way the are. I firmly believe we (NATO)should call Ruzzia's bluff and say "Your not fighting the Ukraine. You are fighting us too". It's bold but Ruzzia only listens to strength.

    • @smokejaguarsix7757
      @smokejaguarsix7757 2 года назад +6

      @@Canofasahi and thats what this is and why they can just leave it. This is probably in a well established defensive line near a main supply route within reach of indirect fire. If it gets destroyed they lose little. Meanwhile they use it for fire missions. Win/win.

  • @nikkepikkelito115
    @nikkepikkelito115 2 года назад +11

    All hail to ukraine and these dudes!! My new favorite nation. Im swedish but your the vikings in this day of age for sure! Respekt!!

    • @kingterry6045
      @kingterry6045 2 года назад

      Vikings didnt fight for jewish interests.

    • @alex-ragnarson3482
      @alex-ragnarson3482 2 года назад

      Vikings weren't warriors... Stop saying that

    • @nikkepikkelito115
      @nikkepikkelito115 2 года назад

      @@alex-ragnarson3482 when did i say that? But raiding involved a lot of fighting so if they werent warriors how did they concered england and ireland? Please explain..

  • @doce7606
    @doce7606 2 года назад +26

    The 100-mm cannon is a powerful AT gun deployed in vast numbers in AT regiments by the soviets and such nations as Syria in the '60s and 70s. It is vital that such systems be pressed into defensive combat since the Ukraine OOB seems (understandably) to eschew such venerable towed AT guns in favour of ATGMs. Here, however, the colourful crew is using the piece, seemingly successfully) in an indirect role from discrete positions at maximum range. But imagine the value of 40 or 120 such pieces in a last ditch urban or rear-slope defence, firing those huge AP shells (designed to pierce King Tiger front armour) from rubble positions over open sights at onrushing stalinist tanks...

    • @augustineanagnosti4549
      @augustineanagnosti4549 2 года назад +9

      We are not in 1945 boy. Welcome to 2022. That shell is an apcbc shell. They cannot pen shit agaist composite armor. They are using it mainly as artillery piece

    • @KirbyZhang
      @KirbyZhang 2 года назад +8

      @@augustineanagnosti4549 they're using in sniper role, long range direct fire. it can still destroy light armor and damage tanks. what's incredible is they just leave the gun in place day after day and it doesn't get destroyed?

    • @UhtredOfBamburgh
      @UhtredOfBamburgh 2 года назад +3

      @@KirbyZhang So many Russian military vehicles have been destroyed so far that there are plenty of stolen civilian vehicles with supplies and Zs on them that still need tactical destroying

    • @FAL87
      @FAL87 2 года назад

      @@KirbyZhang sniping? not realy. Its kinda more psychological or against light vehicles. In this role like they showed it here, its only usefull if they have HE-Ammunition.

    • @michigancube4240
      @michigancube4240 2 года назад +1

      @@augustineanagnosti4549 The shells that they're using might very well be HEATFS, looking down the barrel at the end shows that its smoothbore and as such using it as a "sniper" role with indirect fire would be completely impossible with normal shells that aren't fin stabilized. HEATFS for the 100mm is still potent, especially if the vehicles they're firing at is light armor or the older T62s that Russia sems to be pumping to the frontlines.

  • @piotrleszczynski9029
    @piotrleszczynski9029 2 года назад +4

    A-IX-2 soviet era explosive mix of rdx nano al and wax in these shell is extremely effective against light armoured targets.
    Stay strong Ukraine Heroes. Respect from Poland to you.

  • @urbanimage
    @urbanimage 2 года назад +48

    In this clip, this gun is being used as artillery, not as an anti-tank gun. It can fire High-Explosive Fragmentation rounds out to about 8Km, and so it can engage hostile troops, buildings and area targets.

    • @jari2018
      @jari2018 2 года назад

      but finns have same 100mm or had and it could fire 15 kg? round to 18 km

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 2 года назад +4

      Except the gunner is telling us that he’s targeting vehicles, and the rounds he’s using are only good for 6,400m.

    • @LuminousCatt
      @LuminousCatt 2 года назад +3

      Maybe it has different kinds of ammunition for different cases?, High-Explosive Fragmentation for area effects, and maybe it has a specific type of Amor-Piercing round designed for heavily armored targets like tanks?

    • @zlonewolf
      @zlonewolf 2 года назад +3

      @@afcgeo882 correct, it may not be effective against newer tanks, but it is still potentially good against light APC and refueling support vehicles. Tanks are useless without fuel and ammo.

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 2 года назад +2

      @@LuminousCatt It uses HEAT rounds against armor.

  • @thecrusader6401
    @thecrusader6401 2 года назад +10

    Damn!!
    Its powerful 💥💥

  • @Sajuuk
    @Sajuuk 2 года назад +159

    Still effective weapons and capable of taking out T72's. They're small weapons, easy to conceal and can snipe from cover.
    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

    • @aishabintabubakr4944
      @aishabintabubakr4944 2 года назад

      You are a warmonger

    • @amc3463
      @amc3463 2 года назад +6

      ☝️🇺🇲🇺🇦😂🇺🇦🇺🇦 dam right

    • @Chilly_Billy
      @Chilly_Billy 2 года назад +8

      The tremendous downside is a lack of mobility. If the muzzle blast from that gun is detected, the crew won't stand a chance against direct or indirect fire. This kind of weapon needs a small drive train that can quickly attach to move the gun and crew after a few rounds. Shoot and scoot.

    • @captainbuggernut9565
      @captainbuggernut9565 2 года назад +10

      At nearly 6km, doubtful. Good against lightly armoured kit mind. Those are HEAT rounds being fired not APDS.

    • @speedyv6247
      @speedyv6247 2 года назад +8

      no, its not an effective weapon. its been retired for over 30 years now in the Russian army. just goes to show how desperate Ukraine is now.

  • @johnmeyers7043
    @johnmeyers7043 2 года назад +6

    Make sure to wet the dirt in front of the muzzle and around the muzzle area to keep the dirt / dust from kicking up and exposing your position…heard this from an old German who knew a thing or two about this

  • @nintendokings
    @nintendokings 2 года назад +6

    Really interesting to see a modern conflict. A brutal first phase, then it’s all about drones and artillery

  • @catalinagarcia5381
    @catalinagarcia5381 2 года назад +29

    Chicos la victoria es de los buenos, sigue así Ucrania ganará.🇨🇴❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @teblack2
      @teblack2 2 года назад

      En toda la historia humana nunca hubo buenos o malos, hay diferentes posiciones de ver las cosas

  • @mariabravo929
    @mariabravo929 2 года назад +92

    Força HERÓIS! DEUS VOS PROTEJA ! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @U.H8
      @U.H8 2 года назад +1

      ✊🏻✊🏻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🤩🤩🤩🤩🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🏻

    • @jf7243
      @jf7243 2 года назад +1

      Amén!

    • @Command-mv2nk
      @Command-mv2nk 2 года назад

      Russia Russia Russia❤️❤️❤️

    • @blackmart6441
      @blackmart6441 2 года назад

      @@Command-mv2nk russia will loose I promise you

    • @Aroulgnao
      @Aroulgnao 2 года назад

      @@blackmart6441 Nah man

  • @williamcunningham6442
    @williamcunningham6442 2 года назад +7

    Good shooting boys! Long Live Ukraine!

  • @nk1974
    @nk1974 2 года назад +3

    Hard work for the heroes. You will win. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

  • @oscareugeniomacia2055
    @oscareugeniomacia2055 2 года назад +1

    Good work ! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦💪

  • @GdaySport
    @GdaySport 2 года назад +5

    What a contrast to the Russian troops. They are completely sober and utterly professional!

  • @YouTubeGlobalAdminstrator
    @YouTubeGlobalAdminstrator 2 года назад +11

    What brave lads fighting the red danger.

  • @amywernet577
    @amywernet577 2 года назад +12

    My gratitude and pride to you amazing defenders of democracy xo
    Hello from Oregon, USA... We seem to be having much internal strife to remain within our democratic constitution, but I want to be on the right side of history, so one day I may tell my grand kids of how the Ukrainians winning at the same time we were also trying is what made their sovereignty possible.
    SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 ♥

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates 2 года назад +7

    There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. *Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇸💛💙🇺🇦*

  • @MrDominicharrison
    @MrDominicharrison 2 года назад +8

    Excellent work! Rest and work hard brave lads!
    Slava Ukraine! 💙💛

  • @JoanoftheArk300
    @JoanoftheArk300 2 года назад +13

    Glory to the Heroes!!! 🔱🇺🇦💙💪
    Go Home InVaders!!!

  • @simonjones3863
    @simonjones3863 2 года назад +10

    If I was a recruiter for an artillery regiment, I'd ask: "Do you like working out?" "Want to get paid to work out?"
    Artillery may be for you.

  • @paintballusa1658
    @paintballusa1658 2 года назад +8

    Great for these additional weapons! Slava Ukraine!

  • @henrydimfoxs9233
    @henrydimfoxs9233 2 года назад +1

    To Victory and to free Ukraine.
    💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @hipichick7
    @hipichick7 2 года назад +4

    Glory to Ukraine
    Keep fighting the good fight!
    🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE
    @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE 2 года назад +12

    The worlds best artillery force ! No matter how old the equipment they know how to kill orcs ! Slava Ukraine

    • @kidkique
      @kidkique 2 года назад

      unless you are ukrainian and dealing with the russian invasion first hand, you have no business calling anyone from any ethinicity an orc.

    • @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE
      @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE 2 года назад

      @@kidkique you must be a fckn orc eh ? Matter of fact is traditionally depicted as an uncultured, barbaric, destructive and merciless warrior. The Russian orcs are not warriors they are a goof fckn 3 world army and I hope they get eradicated and Russia falls back to Stalin times and they can eat the dirt from the streets. Slava Ukraine fck Putler and Russia

  • @PapaDutch
    @PapaDutch 2 года назад +3

    This video gives me an over all impression of not only a very involved and professional military man, but also a long range shooting enthusiast !!!
    These guys are sooo AWESOME!!!

  • @bigdada018
    @bigdada018 2 года назад +3

    Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏✌🍀💙💛

  • @saultube44
    @saultube44 2 года назад +1

    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💙💛🏆🎗️👍

  • @manikantakabrabam2610
    @manikantakabrabam2610 2 года назад +1

    I like you Ukraine 👍👍👍

  • @donnacollins1356
    @donnacollins1356 2 года назад +10

    Sometimes I think these videos show to much of what we don't want others to know about, But could be just me worrying
    GLORY to Ukraine 🌻🙏💪

    • @harmless6813
      @harmless6813 2 года назад +3

      They blurred the sky line for a reason.

    • @paulbedichek2679
      @paulbedichek2679 2 года назад

      It is just you,Ukraine armed forces carefuly review every video released. Thy are quite skilled at info wars.

  • @hunter111uk
    @hunter111uk 2 года назад +10

    Take great care Guys, and don't stay in one Fire Position for long!👏👏

  • @JFHeroux
    @JFHeroux 2 года назад +16

    I am no expert, but I can't see them hitting much with an anti-tank gun fired in a ballistic trajectory. I know the Soviets had those dual-purpose type of guns starting during WWII (Zis-2). But still, using them in ballistic mode would be more of a deterrent action more than a destructive one. Anti-tank guns are meant to be fired in direct mode for a reason...

    • @RW4X4X3006
      @RW4X4X3006 2 года назад

      This had to be a demonstration for the video. I'm sure they have a choice of rounds, depending on fire mission.

    • @mikecook317
      @mikecook317 2 года назад +1

      agreed but I remember a video on the news during the first round of fighting in Chechnya where Russian troops were shelling what looked to be a small town with a 100mm AT gun. That wasn't all that long ago. Soviet artillery doctrine evidently carries on even more than I thought, I guess.

    • @oscarweasley2618
      @oscarweasley2618 2 года назад

      Yep, and any rifling left in the barrel was eroded a long time ago.

    • @oldbloke135
      @oldbloke135 2 года назад +3

      @@oscarweasley2618 It's a smoothbore gun.

    • @andriianashovam7070
      @andriianashovam7070 2 года назад

      They (100 mm Rapiras) are too weak for modern and not-so-modern armour like old versions of T-72 or 64 anyway. But firing 2 km or less at the tank could be the last what you do in your life. Firing from the long distance with HE rounds could be not very effective, but is much safer. I believe that is the reason.

  • @MrDoyley35
    @MrDoyley35 2 года назад +1

    Balls of steel those anti tank gunners. ✊

  • @bighproductions0
    @bighproductions0 2 года назад +1

    Freedom will prevail Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦✌️

  • @cidaliacosta463
    @cidaliacosta463 2 года назад +5

    Deus os proteja e guarde nossos Herois um abraco de Portugal🌻🌼🌻🌼🌻🌼🌻🌼

  • @dpt6849
    @dpt6849 2 года назад +4

    If you walk in the trajectory of that gun I don't think you'll survive when a shell is being shot

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench 2 года назад +4

    the gunner here has one of the very few legitimate reasons for wearing a cap backwards. pay attention people.

    • @โต้ง-ล3ต
      @โต้ง-ล3ต 2 года назад

      What exactly are you trying to say?

    • @KarolusTemplareV
      @KarolusTemplareV 2 года назад

      @@โต้ง-ล3ต Most probably that if the cap is forward you can't use the aiming optics.

  • @игорек1988игорек1
    @игорек1988игорек1 2 года назад +1

    Мы идём за вами .Россия 💪

  • @recabitejehonadab2654
    @recabitejehonadab2654 2 года назад +2

    That looks like hard work.

  • @socialghost4400
    @socialghost4400 2 года назад +5

    Well the average Russian tank is about the same age and era as these anyway…..so these old anti-tank guns should work just fine against all the mediocre Russian tanks

  • @swaghauler8334
    @swaghauler8334 2 года назад +8

    Oh... fun times! I remember digging recoil pits for the M198 Towed 155mm Howitzer.

    • @flitsertheo
      @flitsertheo 2 года назад +1

      I think the goal here was to enable the gun to aim higher, and as a result fire at a longer distance.

    • @chrisss3749
      @chrisss3749 2 года назад +1

      Yes that’s what a recoil pit is…

    • @swaghauler8334
      @swaghauler8334 2 года назад

      @@flitsertheo Chris ss is right, we had to dig them for the M198 because it was a "long recoil" gun system. My understanding is that there is no need to do this for the M777. IDK though, the M777 didn't exist when I served (the late 80s to early 90s).

  • @anderssvensk4317
    @anderssvensk4317 2 года назад +3

    Good work 👏
    Stay safe a day God bless you and protect you 🙏
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️ 🇸🇪

  • @pkfan5112
    @pkfan5112 2 года назад +1

    Great job, keep it up, victory to our Ukraine heroes!

  • @asesorurbanista9907
    @asesorurbanista9907 2 года назад

    Slava Ukraini! from Chile.

  • @MrExade
    @MrExade 2 года назад +2

    Old soviet era equipement can still damage/destroy russian old soviet era tanks.

  • @juliaelrod2154
    @juliaelrod2154 2 года назад +4

    I get a weird satisfaction from watch Ukraine use Russia's weapons against them. "Take your chit and get out!" 😆

  • @stevefox7793
    @stevefox7793 2 года назад +4

    those are ukrainian cyborgs.
    very elite brigade. they burn orcs in thousands and tanks in hundreds.

  • @mortenfrosthansen84
    @mortenfrosthansen84 2 года назад +2

    Pretty wild velocity on the shells. Must be terrifying to hear them on the incoming side

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassage 2 года назад +2

    Man those things must be as old as me. lol

  • @CC-my2ex
    @CC-my2ex 2 года назад +3

    VIVA President Zelenskyy is a HERO AND A GREAT LEADER!!!!
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦
    Glory to the BRAVE HEROES 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦
    Ukraine will win this war!!!!!

  • @leftistnazicensorship8882
    @leftistnazicensorship8882 2 года назад +3

    3:17 that is a damaged shell and a no no to shoot. Also the breach were you load the shells and the muzzle is painted red, in Europe this is common with training equipment so the 100 anti tank gun they have there is a unit used for training most likely

  • @missionslos8856
    @missionslos8856 2 года назад +8

    Same with russian t 62s, even if its an old gun i still dont want to be on the receiving side because even old equipment can very much kill me

  • @massimorinaldi5329
    @massimorinaldi5329 2 года назад +1

    Slava Ucraina, always with the fighting peoples !!!

  • @Rysnipuzdaa
    @Rysnipuzdaa 2 года назад +1

    Воїни України - сила! 💪😎🇺🇦

  • @well-blazeredman6187
    @well-blazeredman6187 2 года назад +5

    ... and I see that Russia has had to press some T-62s into front-line service.

    • @paddington1670
      @paddington1670 2 года назад +1

      and 65 year olds

    • @swaghauler8334
      @swaghauler8334 2 года назад

      I'm not sure the T62s are being used by Russia. I think they gave them to the DPNR rebels. The Russians are using the rebels as "cannon fodder" so Putler won't have as many casualties.

    • @harmless6813
      @harmless6813 2 года назад +1

      @@paddington1670 At least they fit the tanks! :P

    • @timper4326
      @timper4326 2 года назад

      Russia is lucky they are not surrounded by aggressive countries, their military has been exposed, their weapons are outdated and they are afraid to send new weapons to the front for fear of losing them. Pootin has failed politically, militarily, and economically. It's time for him to cut his losses and pull out. Ukraine does not want to be a puppet state.

    • @well-blazeredman6187
      @well-blazeredman6187 2 года назад

      @@cozethugo4674 If that's correct, it would be a fraction of what HIMARS has destroyed over the past few weeks. Slava Ukraine.

  • @OlivierGabin
    @OlivierGabin 2 года назад +5

    100mm caliber, it's not a negligible punch. You can get a BMP easily with that, and put out of action, if not outright destroy, a tank. And against soft targets, it does the job properly. Useful anyway the age does not matter.

  • @jimmiller5600
    @jimmiller5600 2 года назад +5

    Sending love to the Russians, Soviet-style.

  • @bennyboy2023
    @bennyboy2023 2 года назад +2

    I always wonder if they have people out there spotting where these massive shells are actually landing

  • @Arthur54321
    @Arthur54321 2 года назад +1

    Victory to Ukraine whatever kit they use.

  • @k.s.333
    @k.s.333 2 года назад +5

    I admire the Ukrainians for the dogged determination they have for defending their homeland. I'm embarrassed to say that Canada's support has being insufficient. Canada i a very weak country yet thinks that it has a lot of international clout because we're supposedly all so friendly and tolerant. There are also a lot of nutters who think the war is a hoax and part of a larger conspiracy. I hope the people of Ukraine will not hold this against those of us who do genuinely support you.

  • @рпг-90
    @рпг-90 2 года назад

    Наше дело правое, за нами победа, Россия это Сила!!!!!

  • @auriacoelho3515
    @auriacoelho3515 2 года назад

    GOD Protect nd Bless the Front liners nd all the People from Ukarine.

  • @christophbichl3035
    @christophbichl3035 2 года назад +1

    Ihr macht gut 👍

  • @DEFEEMFEPresbIaco
    @DEFEEMFEPresbIaco 2 года назад +1

    We are all Ukranians! We pray to God for the victory of the Ukranian Army Heroes against the russian agressor! Ukraine ever and forever!

  • @SSQYellowJackets7480
    @SSQYellowJackets7480 2 года назад +1

    Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦👍

  • @chancegale427
    @chancegale427 2 года назад +1

    Slava Ukraini

  • @NicolasSD2
    @NicolasSD2 2 года назад +1

    Brawo Ucrania 💛💙

  • @fepeerreview3150
    @fepeerreview3150 2 года назад +1

    My eternal thanks go to these young men.

  • @บุญยืนคงเจริญ-ป4ภ

    ปกป้องแผ่นดินเกิดของท่าน ชื่นชมครับนักรบกล้า รักยูเครน

  • @g.mendoza8138
    @g.mendoza8138 2 года назад

    Great job 🤗😊🤗

  • @stephaneislistening6103
    @stephaneislistening6103 2 года назад +1

    Heart breaking to see these young nice guys exposed to such a life threatening duty

  • @jhpark-nv3mz
    @jhpark-nv3mz 2 года назад +1

    우크라이나에게 영광이 함께하길바랍니다

  • @narithim8948
    @narithim8948 2 года назад +2

    Український народ є яскравим зразком для всього світу, коли трапляється біда, народ просто встає і робить те, що потрібно, для всієї громади. Ми підтримуємо вас, а також дякуємо вам за те, що ви в будь-яку мить полюбили нам те, що справді має значення, плекали одне одного.

  • @sbibbity_bobbity_bup
    @sbibbity_bobbity_bup 2 года назад

    such a badass sound from the round flying through the air