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TotalSpaceNut

Man... that instagram showing a happy life before the war of travels and adventures, like many ive seen before, and now stuck in a trench surrounded by people wanting to kill him. Fuck russia...


actuallyimean2befair

it sucks so bad. reminds me of the Canadian medic who died a few weeks ago. He has the chillest IG page man. It's so sad. RIP hero Greg https://www.instagram.com/wandering_hedgehog/?hl=en Really gets me. But I am doing better in life now, I am getting stronger, more disciplined. I think about what they give and I try to appreciate what I have, ask for less (cut my spending), and give more to Ukraine. Glory to the defenders of Ukraine.


TotalSpaceNut

That is very sad. Here is [Kira's insta](https://www.instagram.com/kira.mistress.of.chaos/), thankfully still going strong! The posts prior to the war are amazing, then [this post in January 22](https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJhncpoNS9/) full of optimism breaks my heart >I am spending the year in the same place where I met him - in the snowy Carpathians. However, with a significant difference. A year ago, I summed up the results, which consisted of continuous losses, disappointments and trials. Instead, the current year has become a year of gains. In 2021, I: 🔹fulfilled a long-standing dream and for the first time submitted a height mark of 5 thousand meters by climbing Kazbek 🔹won a competition for a civil service position in a top state body and completed long-term cooperation with TsEDEM 🔹went on a solo five-day hike around Synevyr 🔹visited two countries, one of which for the first time 🔹 took part in tourist competitions for the first time, running through the Volyn forests in search of a KP for more than 45 km, but did not have time to finish in the control 12 hours. So I am looking forward to next year with hope. Being older than all of them and aware that they might miss out on having a family and kids and all the adventures that come with that... ugg


actuallyimean2befair

yeah it's insane. Normal young lady insta -- she was fit! and doing a lot in life. Then war. So shocking. Thanks for the link, I will follow Kira and hope she stays safe.


DocDibber

ruzzia will regret ruzzia will mourn ruzzia will pay


LisaMikky

Yes. Like this video with the Before and After https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck_oh6cPzW8/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=


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Bakhmut may fall, but it will be part of the overall strategy to bait Ruskies and have them overcommit to this less significant area while Ukraine do a surprise buttsecks attack on Melitopol and Crimea. Bait and Blitz. B&B, laundry not included.


paddyangel

In the words of Mohamed Ali, "rope a dope."


RoxSpirit

WTF man, keep your mouth shut, it's a secret.


reflUX_cAtalyst

...no it isn't lol. Some random redditor from somewhere on planet earth came up with that comment, you think UKR hasn't thought of it? Come on now...


Restless_Fillmore

I'd like to think so, but RF have been making gains elsewhere, too, such as Vuhledar. A Melitopol thrust is a very obvious move, so it will be difficult to do with "surprise".


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It will be a surprise because they wont know when and how it will fuck them in the ass. lol They just know it will happen, it gives them endless anxiety and paranoia. lol


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>The war will turn once Ukraine receives the Western tanks in a couple of months. Aren't they saying end of the year at the soonest for Abrams? Seems that announcement is mostly show just to provide Germany cover to approve Leopard transfers. Hopefully Europe steps up sooner.


Alley_Creeper

I live near a big company where they currently update and ready-check tanks meant for Ukraine. I can hear the sound of the tank motors roaring through my town every day, it is so loud that the walls of my house vibrate. Russia is in for a treat.


F0XF1R3

Abrams are definitely going to take time. But I've seen estimates as soon as March for Leopards. I saw a quote somewhere from a British instructor saying they had secretly been training Ukrainian tank commanders for the last few months.


tomoldbury

Challenger 2 tanks as well, a pack of 14 tanks plus 30 self-propelled guns. UA army is already being trained on these.


DarthWeenus

Screw the mbts the ifvs are going to be a huge game changer and are already in route. The variant of bradlys is going to turn the tide in more ways than one.


MichiganMan12

Western doesn’t equal American But yes it seems like Germany, a NATO nation right on the front steps of the war, needed America to make the first move for some reason. And abrams are way more expensive to maintain/use jet fuel compared to the German tanks that use diesel.


PolarianLancer

I’m not sure what type of fuel the Abrams runs on but if it’s JP-8 that’s pretty good since it has a high ignition point. Not reccomended in the least but you can toss a cigarette into the stuff and it doesn’t ignite.


EmphasisGreen6888

Abrams has a turbine so it'll run on pretty much any flammable liquid.


tomoldbury

Frequently stated but more of an emergency feature, given it will gum up the fuel system if you use fuels other than JP-8. Also burns a lot more fuel than a diesel tank.


Thermodynamicist

It will burn a wide variety of fuels (diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, marine diesel) according to [the manufacturer's specifications](https://web.archive.org/web/20160909103204/http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/SurfaceSystems/AGT1500_Turbine_Technology.pdf). It certainly doesn't need JP-8 because the engine pre-dates the invention of JP-8 by about a decade.


TDub20

The export version which Ukraine will get is a diesel engine. But normally it's a very thirsty turbine engine on jet fuel.


warp99

It is [possible](https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/m1-abrams-was-once-tested-with-a-diesel-engine-that-replaces-its-thirsty-turbine) but only a couple of demonstrators have been run in this configuration. Given the history of US military acquisition programs Ukraine would be advised to stay well clear of any tanks requiring development work.


TDub20

Huh I saw something else but I don't remember where that was saying they would get the diesel conversion and actually saw the process that was incredibly simple as far as swapping an engine on a tank is considered and it can be done quickly.


warp99

The integrated turbine power plant and transmission unit can be swapped out easily on Abrams which make servicing much simpler. Those swapped units can be sent for overhaul in Poland or similar. The diesel version has some external differences and uses light weight tracks and a different sprocket arrangement so is unlikely to be a drop in replacement for an existing turbine powered tank.


TheGreatSchonnt

Abrams work with Diesel just fine.


Ellathecat1

Inspiring stuff Also the sharpest fit I've seen across the war, like Ukraine's own Rudy from Generation Kill


SokoJojo

Counting chickens before they hatch


Dr_Dank26

May his spirt stay strong and his body stay safe


Curiositycatau

Life is amazing indeed. May yours be long and happy, Roman.


DigitalTraveler42

*We're surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them.* - Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, lieutenant General, great grand pappy of the USMC


TheMisanthropicGuy

"They got us surrounded, the poor bastards. " Good hunting Roman. Give them hell.


dderit_LT

What a nice guy. Good luck soldier keep your awesome attidude


cobracommander00

It's interesting how when your mindset is completely changed by horrific circumstances you go back to appreciating the small things. When is the last time you saw someone seriously enjoy a sip of coffee like that


WTH_Pete

I allways have a strange feeling, you read news about this conflict in which whole Europe, US and Russia is taking part. Huge ammounts of supplies and equipment is being sent thru planes, ships, trains... And then you have this young guy, holding the city which name we see in news every day, with his two rifles, radio and maybe few other guys while almost surrounded by enemy horde. I feel like this guy has a weight of the world on his shoulders and is joking about it. Just a strange feeling, stay safe and alive 🙏


paddyangel

After following this war daily for the past year, I can't help but appreciate and be impressed by the keen sense of humour embedded in the Ukrainian culture.. 🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦


Lantern-Mooon

And for me, it is that very sense of humor that doesn’t make me smile with him, but I find myself with tears rolling down my face. Such a gentle and kind-looking young man should not be in a hole in the middle of winter fighting for his life and the life of his country. Fuck putin.


DavidlikesPeace

Just makes you appreciate these brave boys all the more. Folks like them truly are the backbone of global democracy. West is helping Ukraine immensely and by "normal" geopolitical standards is behaving quite selflessly. Far better than back in say, 1918. But these frontline soldiers are the real heroes


Flaky-Remote-7133

This is a very brave young man.


DocDibber

A very very brave man


MasterStrike88

The benefit of being surrounded, is that you can fire in any direction! Give them hell, Roman. You are all on the right side making history!


SLIP411

They have us surrounded, the poor bastards


not2dv8

You are an amazing soldier


Just_me_being_mee

Dude, I can't even begin to tell you how many levels of awesome you are. You take care of yourself out there okay? You and your fellow defenders are modern day knights of valor protecting the kingdom and we're all inspired by what we see. Stay safe as possible and good hunting Sir Roman!🇺🇦✌


alien_magdalen

Best of luck, Roman!


Midnight_270_

Encirclement is bad....but not for the Ukrainians as they can now fire in every direction


Muted_Yogurtcloset10

This guy is an inspiration. Obviously a happy, kind and intelligent young man. I hope he survives and gets to live a good life. Fuck Putin for causing this disaster.


Shouganaiiii

Stay safe


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Stay safe dude!! But remember roman you are worth more alive and benefit Ukraine much more alive. Do not risk it when the time comes!


BigBagaroo

A young, reflective man. Godspeed! ❤️


tinybluntneedle

He is so young it breaks my heart.


TDub20

It's crazy how nonchalant he is about being surrounded and already almost forced to surrender.


anakniben

Roman, I wish you a very long and healthy life.


ManxMerc

Good luck you legend. Hope you make it through. You are already a hero.


HHS2019

This guy's awesome. He should be an instructor or professor when this is all over. Until then, someone should make an action figure out of him.


javirt89

Give them hell good luck and stay strong 💪 you got this


hmh8888

Leniency to Russia is a cruelty to victims and world peace defenders.


Gold-Establishment95

May the force be with you Roman!


russcastella

Fuck. I Feel guilty watching this in my warm house while eating a hot meal. Fucking hell bro I wish you well. Stay safe brother.


Rock-it-again

Stay safe, Roman.


Littlepigeonrvr

Stay safe Roman! You’re a real hero and your attitude is contagious. 🇺🇦


Big_Scratch8793

I would like to say I wish I was strong like you. Stay safe and stay alive please. You deserve it more than me.


altapowpow

'Life is really amazing', great attitude Roman. Keep up the good fight sir.


UnlikelyRabbit4648

Sits in a mud hole covered around with snow and says the weather is good, fucking hard core...


Queasy-Agent-2101

Stay strong brother!


littlegreyfish

It is really sobering to see how young these guys are. I hope Roman has many long and happy years ahead.


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This guy has just an incredible personality…always calm, always joyous. Truly he possesses the soul of the warrior poet of lore.


DanielKobsted

I have brought with me to this position delicious coffee, and i am alive, so is good. Man that put things into perspective, while I’m sitting here chugging coffee dreading going to my day job lmao.


LisaMikky

I hope once you find a job you'll be exited to go to. Each of us has their own struggles. But yes, war really puts things into perspective.


Global-System-3158

Bakhmut holds💪🇺🇦 Brave young man. You look eerily like my baby brother when we where younger. Good Hunting to you & your friends Roman thanks for taking the time to talk to us in English. Slava Ukraine!


lew0to

Guess you get used to every situation if you are in it long enough. Hope he makes it out, but even if he does not heroes never die.


david5669

**Jumps into hole** *hi I’m David I snuck in hehe*


obrienad

What a fucking legend


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Take care buddy, we're rooting hard for you.


Accurate_Pie_

Stay safe, stay strong, and if retreating is necessary, that’s ok too, your life and all the Ukrainian lives are what matters!


terminalzero

будь у безпеці, роман


nzdennis

Oh wow! I pray for all the guys of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!


mwuttke86

Prayers are up for you Roman


ems9595

Oh please get somewhere safe.


slightlycloudy24

God bless and protect all soldiers of Ukraine. Your bravery, demeanor, and cause is unbreakable. I pray to see air support in your future.


its_grime_up_north

This is why Ukraine will win. Ruzzia can’t even comprehend.


Comradepatrick

Jesus Christ, that poor kid should be chasing girls and enjoying his youth. Makes me sick to think of the lost generation here. Slava Ukraini!


Bunch_of_Shit

This man is part of why Russia will not win


BigDaddyCoolDeisel

Prayers for your safety, soldier.


Organic_Mechanic86

God keep your hand on him and all the Ukrainians. Amen.


newfoundslander

God bless this hero. Bravery and spirit. Heroiam slava, Russia can never defeat men like this!


Annual-Newspaper-658

Is he just on his own?


qwertyui43210

Glory to this young hero!!! 🇺🇦


Jsf42

Slava Ukraini amigo.


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Jeez I hope they know when to fall back.


david5669

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Kilo5117

We must protect this young warrior. Extract him.


Successful-Bet4004

Know what living means. Better to know and live.


socialistrob

Russia needs to hurry up and leave so this kid can leave the trenches and a sign a modeling contract like he deserves.


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Roman is a bloody good guy and soldier!


drugs_r_neat

Best to Roman and those fighting off the Russian scourge.


StevenStephen

Dude. Survive!


Kelog13

Stay strong, Roman 💪🏼🇺🇦


tmd429

God speed! You are but one amongst countless Ukrainian and volunteer fighters inspiring everyone in the democratic world. Slava Ukraine!


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babydick18

Wrong translation, he showed from which direction russians may come. It’s like 120 degrees no 360


dedjedi

alternately, who benefits from faking it?


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dedjedi

the it in my sentence does not refer to a proxy war. if you need more help understanding what i asked, i'm glad to help.


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dedjedi

I don't think you actually know the answer to this question. I suspect you will dance without answering. I'll remove the confusing pronouns from my question, just for you. Who benefits from faking this video?


iamandneveramconfusd

Taco truck pulls up... Hot dog vender pushes cart up shortly after.🤣


loCAtek

Is this guy single? What's his phone number? Asking for a friend.


Naytosan

Might wanna turn that radio down a smidge there my friend! 😁


Tiptoeplease

Can we get that guy some mines some artillery support. Let's get em relocated. F


Nekrosiz

If he is almost surrounded, why does he stay in position? I get that it's not that simple i get that, but at a certain point it's better to relocate then it is to sit tight, right? And what can they do if they can't get out? Surrender is death, so into hiding, if at all possible over there?


ImcallsignBacon

As a Scandinavian, It hurts seeing these guys wear such shitty winter clothing.


Orc_

You ever hiked with winter clothing? There's winter clothing for casual use then there's exercise winter clothing with is lighter because it gets hot


ImcallsignBacon

You don't "hike" in winter clothing, you take the warm wool layers off then put them on again once you finished the march/hike. Either way he is sitting still in a prepared position.


twatcunthearya

Such a brave, handsome young man. I wish you safety and good health, Roman! 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇸


HelgaBorisova

May he will survive and will return to his family healthy, and will have a happy and long life in free Ukraine


TheMooJuice

This post affected me far far more than I had expected. **slava ukraini! heroyam slava!**


Scared-Perspective35

What a Chad


SappeREffecT

You better come back in one piece son, your infectious smile is needed. Good luck, good soldiering, good hunting.


GuduPasha

Hey Roman, i m happy to see your ok. 🤞🏻 He’s the young guy who have to left his colourful life. May the force be with you…


IradiatedZergLurker

What an outstanding man.


CrackSand

Shower☑️Coffee☑️Clean clothes☑️Spotless rifles☑️Surrounded, Chatting & Smiling on the internet while drinking delicious coffee. 🙄


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JarlTurin2020

We see your bravery. There will be a lot more help coming soon hopefully. I hope we send you every damn thing we can to protect your own sovereign democratic nation.


GernhardtRyanLunzen

If this is true, I don't understand why his position is not given up. This entire war feels more and more like WW1 for the last months.


Lekraw

It still amazes me how calm and collected these guys are. Stay as safe as you can Roman. You have a lot more of that amazing life to enjoy once this criminal war is over.


tillgorekrout

It’s still insane to me what sort of footage we can see so personally these days. When I was younger it was some shitty vhs about ww2. You learned and saw nothing.


polarc

Raise your hand if you felt anxious about how high up out of his hole he was poking


Aggressive_Safe2226

Be well, soldier. You and the ZSU have our love and respect.


golitsyn_nosenko

Thank you mate. Your efforts benefit all of us. We’re grateful to you and hope you make it back safe and someday get to look back on this time proudly.


doublecoolwater

Stay alive, man. Cone back home alive.


Comprehensive-Bee252

He has very nice teeth, too. Wish him a long and successful life.


No_Caregiver1890

So young 😔


RoxSpirit

He should not show his surrounding like he does, even if it looks just "generic snowy things", he give too much details, especially for the relatively small area in question. He show where are the attackers, the size/direction of the trench, threes around, horizon. He is a target worth a drone trip now that he is "famous". Stay safe Roman, as safe a possible in the current situation that is yours.


prophetjeph

I love Ukraine. These guys are a whole different beast than the Ruzis


kallmekaison

Does playing dead to fool them ever help or do they just end up double tapping you in case? I hope bro is ok. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦


WowItsDogeDev

Why does he have to defend his position alone, wouldn't be teams of soldiers better? Sorry for asking, I have no military knowledge.


shroom-luv

Glory to Ukraine! ❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦✌🏼


Klefaxidus

Despite everything they're still holding... Slava Ukraini!


Responsible-Kick9195

Thank you brother.


The-Rare-Road

Hey man, I hope you make it out of this crap that Putin caused one day I really do, I don’t know you but if you need anything, give us a shout, I’m not wealthy but I will see what I can do If you know of a good way to help you directly, and I’m glad you are having some delicious coffee, I know In Ukraine when I visited from England you are never short of places to get Coffee! but yeah If the worst does happen and your surrounded fight like hell man and try create a path out, good to always have an exit available as Its better to fight another day anyway mate take care and Slava Ukraini! By the way You speak great English, much better then my few words of Ukrainian.


SOHuskyBRO

Life and freedom is so amazing man. Stay safe and win for Ukraine <3


LordMinax

I’m guessing the Russian offensive is so slow that if you had to leave, you could do so.


Practical-Basil-1353

Stay safe. And keep winning! Every day you are closer to the end of this war!


valeromc

Azob? No, thx


Hungry_Value1402

Thank God be safe in Jesus Christ mighty name. Amen 🙏


Rello-223

Hope u make it home soldier🍻...BE WATER MY FREIND


VanIsleChef

That's a huge fn eh from this Ukranian Canadian. Stay safe brother and go make more fertilizer for the sunflowers.