Destruction, Joy, And Mass Burial: One Day In Liberated Kherson

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • The airport is littered with the twisted hulks of destroyed tanks and aircraft. On the edge of town, there is a mass burial site. On the main square, people are asking soldiers for autographs and posing with them for photos. A day in newly liberated Kherson is filled with contrasts.
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Комментарии • 179

  • @mnilsson2704
    @mnilsson2704 2 года назад +106

    Even the cat. How great is this, how sad they had to go through so much for that day. Brave people, hearts of gold.

    • @tsogobauggi8721
      @tsogobauggi8721 2 года назад +10

      That poor cat... russians stole it's fur... :(
      ;)

    • @lazeppelini123
      @lazeppelini123 2 года назад +3

      Cat is a tourist from Egypt

    • @letshavepie
      @letshavepie 2 года назад +5

      All the cool cats say "Slava Ukraini!"

    • @letshavepie
      @letshavepie 2 года назад

      @@Relex-p7r Found the Russian bot farmer!

  • @mfrost71w
    @mfrost71w 2 года назад +38

    "Freedom is just another word until you lose it"

    • @Marc_Gagné
      @Marc_Gagné 2 года назад +1

      We, in the West are just realizing this with pres. Trump and in Canada, watch out for FREEDOM hating Pierre Poilievre in 2023.

  • @thomassecurename3152
    @thomassecurename3152 2 года назад +39

    It’s thought provoking and emotional that Freedom Square has taken on a true meaning. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @paulvarn4712
    @paulvarn4712 2 года назад +33

    "All the pop stars will envy them" THE WHOLE WORLD LOVE THEM. No president, Prime Minister, Actor or governor is owed the respect these brave and talented men have earned. History will remember them as long as civilization survives.

  • @billrobinson6414
    @billrobinson6414 2 года назад +36

    We've been impressed by Maryan Kushnir's courage as he covers this war. Standing in full view of the Russians on the other bank of the river. Very brave of him.

    • @Marc_Gagné
      @Marc_Gagné 2 года назад

      Where are the ruzzian snipers? 03:05

    • @elephantintheroom5678
      @elephantintheroom5678 2 года назад +3

      President Zelenskyy has also visited Kherson today 🇺🇦.

  • @karolanoble2858
    @karolanoble2858 2 года назад +16

    I am so happy that you too are enjoying this moment Mr. Kushnir after being side by side in battle with these wonderful brave soldiers since February 24th. I pray you all get some much deserved rest before moving on ~
    🕊 🇺🇦

  • @Coastfog
    @Coastfog 2 года назад +23

    Can't get enough of happy liberated Ukrainians. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of this.

    • @braveworld2707
      @braveworld2707 2 года назад +1

      I look forward to not seeing it because that will mean #russiaTerroristState has been removed from Ukraine and the country is whole once more.
      #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
      #FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪

    • @Coastfog
      @Coastfog 2 года назад +1

      @@braveworld2707 let's agree on "first happy liberated Ukrainians - then happy because they live in a free and peaceful country Ukrainians" ✌️😊

  • @markusseitz480
    @markusseitz480 2 года назад +7

    Thanks for translating. Great story! 💙💛 🇺🇦

  • @lalainenash2006
    @lalainenash2006 2 года назад +11

    These soldiers deserve all the respect and celebrity treatment after all their hardship, courage, and perseverance to fight for their country.

  • @jessicaaguilar6435
    @jessicaaguilar6435 2 года назад +39

    So sad yet I am very happy to see the Ukrainians in jubilation for the liberation of Kherson, may this war end soon! Freedom for Ukraine!

    • @49525Bob
      @49525Bob 2 года назад +3

      The war could end today, if the Russkies just go home.

  • @AxelWerner
    @AxelWerner 2 года назад +20

    Today i learned something new. THREE fingers up for #UKRAINE (Trident) . ONE (middle) finger up for #POOTIN

    • @braveworld2707
      @braveworld2707 2 года назад +1

      *Thank You* for that.
      #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
      #FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪

  • @LisaNH934
    @LisaNH934 2 года назад +56

    1:48 "Christians and the pope in Rome don't have as much faith in God as we had in the Ukrainian Army"
    😭 💙💛

    • @pakde8002
      @pakde8002 2 года назад +3

      Even gives me goosebumps just reading your comment. The lady was so emotional. How is Kherson Russia? If it ever was pro Russia that time has passed forever.

    • @u.h.h4915
      @u.h.h4915 2 года назад

      ♥️🙏🏻♥️

  • @googleuser6464
    @googleuser6464 2 года назад +42

    Jesus, bless Ukraine solders and people of Ukraine. We love you 🇨🇦

  • @oscaroctavio
    @oscaroctavio 2 года назад +14

    God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @honorladone8682
    @honorladone8682 2 года назад +15

    Nostrovia God bless the Ukraine forever. AMEN!!! Philadelphia USA

  • @alainhensenne5167
    @alainhensenne5167 2 года назад +6

    1:49 "Christians and the pope in Rome don't have as much faith in God as we had in the Ukrainian Army."
    Well said Madam, this is one of the foundations of a united nation.
    👍

  • @KittenBowl1
    @KittenBowl1 2 года назад +47

    Glory to Ukraine! 🇯🇵❤️🇺🇦💪💙💛

  • @thomassecurename3152
    @thomassecurename3152 2 года назад +3

    In the segment what stood out to me was the female soldier signing the Ukrainian flag. True heroism. Thanks RFERL for reporting.

  • @grizzleebair
    @grizzleebair 2 года назад +5

    God bless these people and Ukraine!

  • @Ricrayn
    @Ricrayn 2 года назад +3

    Those brave men and women are getting treated better than rock stars and they deserve it. Fight on Ukraine, Stay Strong!

  • @Photos-f8h
    @Photos-f8h 2 года назад +98

    Russian rapists and alcoholics must be brought to international justice court

    • @stefaniew.1516
      @stefaniew.1516 2 года назад

      Den Hague is waiting for all Russians in charge who committed or ordered the war crimes.

    • @Yv1o5
      @Yv1o5 2 года назад +14

      And their collaborators

    • @braveworld2707
      @braveworld2707 2 года назад +12

      You forgot *looters* and *murderers* and *torturers* too many to list so how about *russiaWarCriminals* .

    • @xcalibertrekker6693
      @xcalibertrekker6693 2 года назад +6

      Waste of time, just put them 6 feet under.

    • @lastfirst78
      @lastfirst78 2 года назад +4

      That's right. There has be an accounting. The international community should not over look these war crimes by Russia.

  • @markussantos6164
    @markussantos6164 2 года назад +22

    Air of freedom courtesy of the UAF🌻🌻🌻🌻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪🌹🌹

  • @piconano
    @piconano 2 года назад +17

    Everywhere Russians go, death and distraction follows.
    Didn't I say the forces of evil always lose? I have past history as my reference.

  • @veramae4098
    @veramae4098 2 года назад +21

    Those signed flags will [tears] become family treasures for generations.

  • @jimrt1738
    @jimrt1738 2 года назад +2

    ❤ and freedom to all Ukrainians from the United Kingdom 💪🏼🇺🇦🇬🇧.

  • @ferney2936
    @ferney2936 2 года назад +8

    This quick & bloodless withdrawal is much luckier than I expected. Ukraine gets back its city rather than a heap of rubble. Truly a situation to celebrate and a first in this brutal and spiteful war

    • @braveworld2707
      @braveworld2707 2 года назад

      Do you not know what #russiaWarCriminals did before they left? #russiaTerroristState destroyed power infrastructure, water distribution, TV towers, cell phone towers and associated equipment, sewerage infrastructure, schools, hospitals, houses, residential blocks, the list goes on.
      In a smaller settlement outside of Kherson city the orc savages had taken over the school in a small village and occupied it (pigs keep their sty cleaner than them) and when they were ordered to run they blew up the school. Look at the number of schools, hospitals and medical centers that were being systematically destroyed in Ukraine by #russiaPariahState savages. The scum have a fear of places of education and healing.
      #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
      #FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪

    • @pakde8002
      @pakde8002 2 года назад

      Just so you know the Russians are just across the river. 40,000 according to some reports. That's a third of the original invasion force if memory serves. Also at least 300,000 recruits have been mobilized. I'm not sure how effective they are at the moment but if allowed to regroup they can get a lot of experience this winter. Obviously many won't make it if reports are true about lack of supplies but the survivors are going to be pretty tough and pissed at someone. My guess it's going to be the Ukrainian people in Kherson rather than towards Putin. Plus Putin has never taken a defeat lightly. They gave up the city so easily that I suspect he's laying a trap. I would get all the civilians out of there ASAP and don't position large forces in the city. I've got a sinking feeling this isn't over.

  • @follow_the-truth
    @follow_the-truth 2 года назад +4

    Great patriotism, great Ukrainians, the brave and strong people deserve our deep respect and solidarity

  • @tomekhoryzontalny9252
    @tomekhoryzontalny9252 2 года назад +1

    I send my regards and money to support Armed Forces of Ukraine! Good job Lads!

  • @danweber8382
    @danweber8382 2 года назад +2

    GLORY TO UKRAINE 🙏💙💛🙏

  • @OurGodIsLove
    @OurGodIsLove 2 года назад

    Glory to Ukraine! Glad to hear children singing. God bless Ukraine!

  • @kristalkristal2506
    @kristalkristal2506 2 года назад +16

    Keep the faith

  • @Az9010idontuploadvideos
    @Az9010idontuploadvideos 2 года назад +1

    Remember these faces, these fighters who fought tooth and nail to get to where they are now.

  • @stuchambers297
    @stuchambers297 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Ukraine Soldiers !!!

  • @kittenfan1654
    @kittenfan1654 2 года назад +3

    The orcs are still to close!
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @cheebacheeo5876
    @cheebacheeo5876 2 года назад +21

    Don't give russians a day off - keep the barrel glowing!
    🙏🇺🇦💖🥇SLAVA UKRAINI!👏🇫🇮🇨🇭
    🥇💖🇺🇦 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

    • @ThebeastKarol
      @ThebeastKarol 2 года назад +1

      Jeszcze żeby się wycofali totalnie i nigdy nie wracali tam przypadkiem czegokolwiek szukać jedynie poradnika w nawróceniu jeśli to jeszcze wogule możliwe 📢📢📢✊👍👍

  • @brucejackson5
    @brucejackson5 2 года назад +11

    Glory to Ukraine and glad your all safe.

  • @yvonnewey
    @yvonnewey 2 года назад +8

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

  • @thomasraj7205
    @thomasraj7205 2 года назад +1

    The horror experience when invaders came. Peace be upon Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @imaginemetoo
    @imaginemetoo 2 года назад +3

    SLAVA UKRAINI HEROES 🇺🇦🇺🇦 SUPPORT HEARTS AND MINDS WITH UKRAINE 🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💛❤️

  • @alucardofthe9thcircle792
    @alucardofthe9thcircle792 2 года назад +1

    In war we see humanity at is worst and also at its best. it may take time but with the good lord and the people of both Ukraine and the world behind them. Ukraine will prevail.

    • @u.h.h4915
      @u.h.h4915 2 года назад

      ♥️👍🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

  • @erikpeterson25
    @erikpeterson25 2 года назад +2

    👍...long live a free Ukraine 🇺🇦 💕❤

  • @susansmith9263
    @susansmith9263 2 года назад +1

    What a mess the Russians have made of this beautiful country, especially the city of Mariupol where 90% of the city's infrastructure is destroyed and 5,000 people killed. Kharkiv, Borodyanka and more...the destruction gets worse than the previous. If they're not destroying, their looting.😔
    Nice to see victory in Kherson and its jubilant people even with almost no water, power, severe shortages and threats of mines.
    Stay strong Ukraine 💙💛
    Slàva Ukraini 🇺🇦
    Heròyam Slàva 🇺🇦
    🇺🇲 🇺🇦

  • @bjornhedstrom266
    @bjornhedstrom266 2 года назад +1

    SLAVA UKRAINA 😀 ❤

  • @davidnicholson8812
    @davidnicholson8812 2 года назад +3

    Let Freedom Ring !!! God's blessings !!! Peace for Ukraine !!!

  • @margaridaaguiar9691
    @margaridaaguiar9691 2 года назад +2

    Outrageous what the Ukrainian brave people are suffering; horrible killings, destruction of their properties/country.. for what? one evil insecure man and his enablers ego. These world criminals MUST BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. End to Russia regime and glory to Ukraine. Fr Canada.

  • @TheMrPeteChannel
    @TheMrPeteChannel 2 года назад +3

    On to Crimea! But gotta fix that bridge first.

  • @royjohansen7472
    @royjohansen7472 2 года назад

    👍❤️❤️❤️ from 🇳🇴

  • @tages_matuna
    @tages_matuna 2 года назад +1

    Kherson is forever Ukrainian 🇺🇦

  • @davidmiles-hanschell
    @davidmiles-hanschell 2 года назад +1

    I hope that the celebration is not premature.

  • @frolessihombing9723
    @frolessihombing9723 2 года назад

    i'm so happy to see you have freedom to see you smile and happy, slava ukraina..!

  • @manueldiamante6203
    @manueldiamante6203 2 года назад

    I hope people will live peacefully and young children enjoy their lifetime without fear..

  • @travelinman70
    @travelinman70 2 года назад +1

    bless the lady in red speaking her feelings about Freedom Square.

  • @LexPips
    @LexPips 2 года назад +1

    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!

  • @mantenimlallengua
    @mantenimlallengua 2 года назад +4

    Remember always this date: 11/11/2022; the date in which orcs had to abandon the only regional capital that they managed to capture! Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @gianca60
    @gianca60 2 года назад +1

    Even the russian trolls are disappearing from this channel. Victory!

  • @justobserving7045
    @justobserving7045 2 года назад

    Finally your Maryan Kushnir can work without getting shot at ... He's probably the bravest corrispondent that I've ever seen ... Glad to see that your crew can work with no helmet and no bombs exploding around them atleast for one day .

  • @brankoarnus
    @brankoarnus 2 года назад +7

    Support to all fighters of Ukraine for the liberation of the occupied territory of Ukraine by the Russian army! ❗✊🇺🇦💪✊⏩👮‍♀👮‍♂🇷🇺🚌🚛💥🔥Slava Ukraini! ❗✊🇺🇦💪✊

    • @u.h.h4915
      @u.h.h4915 2 года назад

      ✨💛🙏🏻💙✨

  • @OrthodoxSerb_
    @OrthodoxSerb_ 2 года назад +1

    290.000 population. Half is 145.000. How many people was on square to celebrate? 100? 200? 500? Interesting.

  • @norbertdapunt1444
    @norbertdapunt1444 2 года назад +1

    Slava Ukraini.

  • @lastfirst78
    @lastfirst78 2 года назад +1

    This a good thing but there is much more work to do. Advance , advance , advance. Keep the pressure on the Russians. Give them no sleep or rest.

  • @kristinmccall4665
    @kristinmccall4665 2 года назад +1

    🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦💪🏻

  • @thomash3455
    @thomash3455 2 года назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @catherineandpaulfuters2523
    @catherineandpaulfuters2523 2 года назад

    Stay strong and never give up
    🇪🇺🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🇬🇧

  • @robertmaybeth3434
    @robertmaybeth3434 2 года назад +1

    Even the bald Sphinx kitty is wearing the flag of Ukraine (1:00) they had to have hid him from the Russkies for sure, now - everyone wants to join the party!

  • @jacqdanieles
    @jacqdanieles 2 года назад +4

    RuZZians: 🏃😱😫😭
    Ukrainians: 😂🥳 🍾 🎆
    🇺🇦 💪 🇺🇸

  • @Vusha100
    @Vusha100 2 года назад

    The Ukrainian have earned the freedom that is in Freedom square. They've more than deserved this day of grace

  • @monikagrahn5993
    @monikagrahn5993 2 года назад

    The soldiers of Ukraine should really enoy it. Some would not be nearby but feel the same of viktory as the civilians do of happened. On day you all feel viktory and selubrate it on Streets every where in Ukraine. I am so happy for every inches of land Ukraine forces take back, its my selubration. I hope forces know how great job They are doing, so amazing soldiers they are
    SLAVA UKRAINA 🇺🇦🇺🇦
    Let the fight going on!

  • @chickenbiscuit4525
    @chickenbiscuit4525 2 года назад

    It's both Ukrainan troops along side the people's of Kherson who really save the day. 🙏
    Honour in recognition be to the valiant truth of God for all his splendour.
    And of this continue to prosper whole-heartedly. ☝️

  • @redking3718
    @redking3718 2 года назад +5

    A real welcome and vote 👍🏻 By the people.

  • @tanujSE
    @tanujSE 2 года назад +1

    Mass grave for the pump and price is set(RATM)

  • @jenniferlanteigne2202
    @jenniferlanteigne2202 2 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @u.h.h4915
    @u.h.h4915 2 года назад

    💙💛❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💛💙

  • @braveworld2707
    @braveworld2707 2 года назад

    #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
    #FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪
    To paraphrase the supporters of Spartacus, *_I am Ukrainian!_* 🇺🇦

  • @Nilessterner
    @Nilessterner 2 года назад

    This is the greatest victory I could have imagined. The bridges blown the Russians cannot return. The city freed without any major urban conflict. The UAF preserves its combat effectiveness, the Russians abandon their weapons and supplies into the hands of the UAF. This was is beginning to end. Ukraine will win it.

  • @tarsemsingh1698
    @tarsemsingh1698 2 года назад +2

    Ukaraian army come back

  • @HunterShows
    @HunterShows 2 года назад

    The offense may have to go through Zaporizhzhia to get around the river.

  • @mianmehboobhassan2829
    @mianmehboobhassan2829 2 года назад

    Hmm

  • @mariampetilla5890
    @mariampetilla5890 2 года назад +3

    We have been waiting for the troops for so long... tears fell...😪😪 christians and the pope dont have as much faith in God as we had in Ukranian Army. 😪😪💖💝💖💝💥💫💢

  • @jreyes007
    @jreyes007 2 года назад

    Gloria a Ucrania. Dios cuide y proteja a su Gente hermosa 🇺🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
    Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 . May God bless and protect his beautiful people 🙏 ❤️
    gloria all'Ucraina 🇮🇹
    слава Україні
    slava Ukrayini
    🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
    Слава президенту України та його мужнім воїнам
    🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

  • @christinemcclymont269
    @christinemcclymont269 2 года назад

    Just how much freedom means contrasted with how we in the west take it forgranted.

  • @manikantakabrabam2610
    @manikantakabrabam2610 2 года назад +5

    😭😭🤤😰😱

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 2 года назад

    The Almighty Creator in Heaven removeth kings and sets up kings. He giveth wisdom to the wise..
    Daniel 2: 21.
    I Thank Thee and Praise Thee
    oh God of my fathers,
    who hast given wisdom and might,
    and hast made known now
    what we desired of thee.
    v 23.

  • @ianthesiow3013
    @ianthesiow3013 2 года назад

    💪

  • @MichaelChiklisCares
    @MichaelChiklisCares 2 года назад

    This will be the whole Europe and America if we don't stop russia.

  • @laurie9557
    @laurie9557 2 года назад +4

    If you wish to help, you can donate directly to Ukraine via Zelensky's United24 initiative.

    • @Marc_Gagné
      @Marc_Gagné 2 года назад

      And 'Unite with Ukraine' is my portal.

    • @cs5414
      @cs5414 2 года назад +1

      Twice when I posted this information outside of a reply for another video, the Russian trolls removed it. Progress!

    • @Marc_Gagné
      @Marc_Gagné 2 года назад

      @@cs5414 They can't silence 'The Leaf Spring Army' always growing, stronger for the cause.

  • @dreamadventure8220
    @dreamadventure8220 2 года назад

    destruction, cry and mass burial in palestine,

  • @ОлегУсенко-г2ю
    @ОлегУсенко-г2ю 2 года назад

    Можете пока по пользеватся😁

  • @stringcus
    @stringcus 2 года назад

    The “pop stars” should envy them.

  • @mdr212roger4
    @mdr212roger4 2 года назад

    Look who becomes famous when shit gets real . No athletes or entertainers signing autographs today 👍🏻

  • @rhonbae
    @rhonbae 2 года назад

    Even the Russians people knew Ukraine will win one person cannot force an entire unwilling people to wage war against your family taklu

  • @Serendipity818
    @Serendipity818 2 года назад

    🇺🇦🫂🙏🌻💙💛💙🙌🕯🕊💗💐🧿

  • @larrybarnes3920
    @larrybarnes3920 2 года назад

    "Christians and the pope in Rome don't have as much faith in god as we had in the Ukrainian Army"
    The Ukrainian Army is real at least.

  • @nataliiateteruk585
    @nataliiateteruk585 2 года назад

    Russia leave the terrotory that is not yours.
    Now, or else we aay!

  • @coli386
    @coli386 2 года назад +1

    So pity Vladimir destroy so much.

  • @ralphdgilbert9732
    @ralphdgilbert9732 2 года назад

    The Russian cowards can run but they can't hide from the Ukrainein true warrior 🪖🇺🇦 soldiers.

  • @utubestock8352
    @utubestock8352 2 года назад +2

    Please don’t lose hope, We the members of the Mystical Body of Christ, unceasingly been praying for the Ukrainians… We are there with you in hope and prayers. We love you Ukraine. God bless you…

    • @laurie9557
      @laurie9557 2 года назад +2

      Are you also praying for Jewish, Muslim, and atheist Ukrainians?

    • @Marc_Gagné
      @Marc_Gagné 2 года назад +1

      And what about the ruzzian people? Don't they deserve some hope too? Why can't we all live and breathe together as one human family?

  • @philtaves
    @philtaves 2 года назад

    FREEDOM isn’t free, these people do not need that defined for them.

  • @ranjitsam925
    @ranjitsam925 2 года назад

    PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY.KEEP PRAISING AND SEE THE VICTORY ✌️

  • @tajabdullah.malaysia
    @tajabdullah.malaysia 2 года назад +1

    Lots of weapons and ammos for dark markets in Europe? How to control them?

  • @davidnicholson8812
    @davidnicholson8812 2 года назад +1

    My mother survived WW2 in Natzi occupied Germany ... she was 19 when war ended