24 Dec: Finally! FIRST F-16 SQUADRON ALREADY TERRORIZING RUSSIAN AVIATION | War in Ukraine Explained

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    I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the six-hundred-sixty-ninth day of the war.
    Day 669: Dec 24
    Today, the biggest news comes from the south.
    After Ukrainian forces had conducted a successful aerial ambush on the Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and multiple Russian military bloggers had confirmed the deaths of their comrades, there was palpable suspense on the front line, and everyone waited for the reaction of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Today, the Russian Ministry of Defense finally published a report, and interestingly, instead of confirming the loss of 3 jets in the south, they claimed that they shot down 4 Ukrainian jets in the south.
    Ukrainian fighters operating in Krynky reported that not a single bomb had been dropped on their positions since the reported interception of the Russian jets. Russian sources also did not publish any new videos of the strikes, further confirming that the ambush did happen and the Russian Ministry of Defense is trying to conduct the usual retribution information operation.
    Moreover, some of the most prominent Russian sources reported that Ukrainians have already received a squadron of F-16 fighter jets and dispersed them throughout the airfields in western Ukraine. And this is not unlikely because even the Institute for the Study of War noted that based on the recent Estonian Ministry of Defense strategy document, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium had to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine before the end of this year. This gave rise to even more speculation about the recent ambush and why Russian aviation has been really quiet.
    The lack of airstrikes alleviated the pressure on the Ukrainian bridgehead on the eastern bank of the river and allowed Ukrainians to increase the pace of their offensives. And such a relief came in handy because, over the previous days, Russian forces had conducted a series of powerful attacks. The main Russian attack was directed towards the central part of the village, where Russians tried to split Ukrainian forces and attack them from multiple sides. A Ukrainian fighter reported that the Ukrainians repelled the supporting flank attacks, however, Russians in the center continued to push and even established their positions. The clashes did not cease, and Ukrainians tried to prevent Russians from expanding their foothold. According to a Ukrainian marine, eventually, they cut off the Russian group from the mainland and forced them to hide from constant fire inside the houses. Once Russians entered them, Ukrainian M777 artillery crews made sure to level these houses with the ground. Russians reportedly sent a rescue unit with 2 armored fighting vehicles and 20 soldiers to distract Ukrainians and give Russians a chance to escape the trap, but it was too late, and Ukrainians destroyed the rescue unit as well. The fight ended around the time the Russian jets were shot down, allowing Ukrainians to reconsolidate control over the central part of the settlement.
    Ukrainian reconnaissance drone operators reported that Russians tried to conduct reconnaissance in the forest at night. Ukrainian forces recently strengthened their electronic warfare system even more, and, according to Madiar, just over the last day, Ukrainians intercepted 35 Russian drones. It seems like some Russian units ran out of drones, which is why their commanders forced them to conduct reconnaissance by foot. Unfortunately for Russians, the area was surveilled with mine-dropping drones.
    But the main job of Ukrainian drone operators is to destroy as much Russian equipment as possible. The commander of the Madiar’s Birds Drone Detachment posted a video showing how his unit destroyed around 15 more pieces of equipment over the last 2 days. A third of them were armored fighting vehicles, another third were trucks, and the remaining were various cars. The basic tactic used is the following. Ukrainians are identifying the roads and especially intersections that Russians use the most, then distantly mine these areas with drones at night and in the morning go around and finish the immobilized vehicles. The tactic is extremely effective because Russians do not have enough time to organize evacuations.

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  • @RFU
    @RFU  Před 5 měsíci +134

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    • @gregoryhuey347
      @gregoryhuey347 Před 5 měsíci +14

      Ukraine should be supplied with an airforce-worth of fighter aircraft, such as the F-16s and longer-range precision munitions, such as ATACMS (more of them,, and the longest-range variants should be provided), and the russian military facilities inside of russia should be considered legitimate targets. It is worth noting that support for military aid to Ukraine in America is over 80% and increasing. This is because Americans can see that not only is aiding Ukraine the ethical thing to do, it is the practical thing as well. America has spent only approximately 6% of our military budget so far to help Ukraine. However, over half of the russian army has been destroyed. This is a tremendous bargain by any measure! In addition to this, when russia is defeated in this war, their barbaric ideology of imperialism will also be defeated, making Europe a more peaceful, stable place for many generations - as well as preventing a new arms race in the region. That is why billions spent today saves trillions tomorrow. The vast majority of Americans understand this. Americans also want to see Ukrainian military and civilian casualties minimized. This is why Americans are correct to support giving military aid to Ukraine.
      Please write to your elected representatives to request this military aid. If you are a US citizen, please consider writing to President Biden and your other elected representatives, and demand Ukraine be given the above weapons - in war-winning quantities, and soon. The sooner we give Ukraine the weapons it needs to liberate all of its territory, the sooner this war will be over, and with fewer Ukrainian casualties. Letters can be submitted electronically via the Whitehouse website. One can also google for ones' elected representatives - many of which have similar websites. One may simply write and submit a letter electronically to make one's desire known.

    • @fleckalexander5585
      @fleckalexander5585 Před 5 měsíci +3

      GLORY TO URINE 😂😂

    • @ingrid4587
      @ingrid4587 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@gregoryhuey347it’s not 6% -it’s 4% (not even)

    • @TheInfamousMrFox
      @TheInfamousMrFox Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@fleckalexander5585 All that low quality trolling reminds us is how low the average IQ is in third world neo-fascist ruSSia, and that your education system is terrible even by third world standards.

    • @mikemulligan5731
      @mikemulligan5731 Před 5 měsíci

      Ukraine is a corrupt money pit, don't give them or this creator a dime.

  • @2xKTfc
    @2xKTfc Před 5 měsíci +687

    The F-16 is so important. Artillery ammunition stockpiles are problematic, and the F-16 enables Ukraine to employ new types of ordnance for which large stockpiles are available. And the F-16 platform can employ them quickly, accurately, and flexibly. Ukraine can generate sorties, and definitely has the command and control structures to make them count. Just like with artillery, air power doesn't just run around doing its own thing, it's a force multiplier and standoff weapon system best used as part of other operations.

    • @bigwillyj4083
      @bigwillyj4083 Před 5 měsíci +1

      The Japanese are delivering ammunition to the US and other NATO countries so they can send over their stockpile to Ukraine. Both artillery and Patriot PAC-2/3 missiles.

    • @shannonbertram5513
      @shannonbertram5513 Před 5 měsíci

      Dude the F-16s will be whipped out in no time at all lol name a weapons system that the west claimed would be a “game changer” that actually changed the war lol I’ll wait

    • @chargemannyn2918
      @chargemannyn2918 Před 5 měsíci +30

      the only problem is the massive amount of logistics needed to get them running consistently, but it seems thats been taken care of with the united states training program over there

    • @robbie4084
      @robbie4084 Před 5 měsíci +38

      I agree it will add a new and very important element to the tactics of Ukraine,
      They should also be able to gain more ground with less losses in manpower and using less ammo
      I'm praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 so much
      God bless you for all the amazing reporting you give us.
      Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @Sembazuru
      @Sembazuru Před 5 měsíci +48

      If the Ukranians are able to integrate lasing units on the survalenve drones, they can help guide F-16 dropped laser guided bombs onto targets. Bigger booms than FPV drones can carry without risking ground troops to do the target lasing.

  • @paulpanter1092
    @paulpanter1092 Před 5 měsíci +464

    In Budapest Memorandum of 1994, Russia recognized the statehood and territorial integrity of Ukraine as binding under international law; in return, Ukraine gave up its Soviet-era nuclear weapons.
    So what are the Russians doing in Ukraine?

    • @NN-sj9fg
      @NN-sj9fg Před 5 měsíci +116

      Attempting to rebuild the USSR by force.

    • @kampar82
      @kampar82 Před 5 měsíci +41

      The normal stuff.

    • @Bow-to-the-absurd
      @Bow-to-the-absurd Před 5 měsíci +68

      Expansionism.

    • @Insidious_Rage
      @Insidious_Rage Před 5 měsíci

      Doing it cause they know they can as Ukraine made allys with people who were never guna help them in.war. Which is also why they kept blockn them from.NATO. Everyone wants to avoid nuke war at all cost and Russia knows that the west womt trade their cities for Ukrainian villages. Its sad but its a harsh geopolotocal reality.

    • @nechelovek4053
      @nechelovek4053 Před 5 měsíci +23

      Enforcing Minsk agreements.

  • @Liza03V
    @Liza03V Před 5 měsíci +238

    A special Merry Christmas to all Ukrainians who are celebrating their 1st official Christmas on 25th of December. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @VFella
      @VFella Před 5 měsíci +8

      Sol Invictus!!!

  • @christopherg2347
    @christopherg2347 Před 5 měsíci +601

    "It has been 1 day since we last destroyed all of Ukraines Air Force." - Ruzzian ministry of War

    • @U.H8
      @U.H8 Před 5 měsíci +35

      💛💛💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💙💙

    • @piked261
      @piked261 Před 5 měsíci +34

      😂😂😂

    • @paulpanter1092
      @paulpanter1092 Před 5 měsíci +27

      🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

    • @TammoKorsai
      @TammoKorsai Před 5 měsíci +60

      "And we destroyed 600 Leopard tanks!"

    • @rickylo3271
      @rickylo3271 Před 5 měsíci +15

      ​@@TammoKorsaiStupid people ONLY say stupid things.

  • @harryhewitt6795
    @harryhewitt6795 Před 5 měsíci +254

    Very best wishes to you, your loved ones, and all loyal Ukrainians.
    Stay safe.

  • @jaclynellentaylor732
    @jaclynellentaylor732 Před 5 měsíci +469

    Thank you to all who continue to support Ukraine and their struggles to remain a sovereign country.

    • @user-fz6gp7ek5y
      @user-fz6gp7ek5y Před 5 měsíci

      There not a sovereign country, they are a US puppet. The US overthrew the elected government and installed their puppet zelensky. Read a book

    • @rus433
      @rus433 Před 5 měsíci

      Верните наши земли парасяны

    • @Chereese0808
      @Chereese0808 Před 5 měsíci +9

      Thank YOU! ♡

    • @TheInfamousMrFox
      @TheInfamousMrFox Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@rus433 What land are you pretending is yours, orc?

    • @stream2watch
      @stream2watch Před 5 měsíci +15

      Remember to donate, people. I have sent just a couple (or maybe 300) USD for drones this year. The stuff it does to my ego way outweighs the loss to my wallet.

  • @ghioceltudor4352
    @ghioceltudor4352 Před 5 měsíci +175

    I wish you, your family and all the Ukrainian people a peaceful Christmas. Thank you for what you do for us free world with the information you provide. Health and God help Ukraine🤝🤝🙏😇💪💪💪🤗🤗

  • @blairkrolak7189
    @blairkrolak7189 Před 5 měsíci +122

    Merry Christmas to you and your team!

  • @arthurmiller-vl6sw
    @arthurmiller-vl6sw Před 5 měsíci +198

    russia constantly claiming their losses as Ukrainian losses is getting old. russia “no, YOU farted…”🙄

    • @MJN260
      @MJN260 Před 5 měsíci +18

      😂😂

    • @sohn7767
      @sohn7767 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Russian sphere thinks the same thing but in reverse

    • @harryhewitt6795
      @harryhewitt6795 Před 5 měsíci

      You can't be serious. This catastrophe for the muscovite fascists was reported by 0rc milbloggers bfeore shitgoo tried to reverse the narrative. Doh!
      But everybody knows that muscovy is the land of liars and thieves and always has been.
      @@sohn7767

    • @Hayman1969
      @Hayman1969 Před 5 měsíci

      That is how we can confirm the loss of 3 jets when The russian federation claims four. This is their standard propaganda ploy to create questions in minds of their people, as in "oh no I heard it was their jets not ours" when anyone mentions losses of jets.

    • @y0k0z00na
      @y0k0z00na Před 5 měsíci +4

      No YOU farted 😅

  • @DaVVe671
    @DaVVe671 Před 5 měsíci +24

    Merry christmas on your new christmas day!

  • @ravern1000
    @ravern1000 Před 5 měsíci +43

    Feel sorry for the soldiers away from family and friends this time of year . stay safe x

    • @harryhewitt6795
      @harryhewitt6795 Před 5 měsíci +15

      But not for the 0rcss who came to kill.

    • @InnocentiusLacrimosa
      @InnocentiusLacrimosa Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@harryhewitt6795yeah, those are fascists. The faster they start fertilizing sunflowers, the less human suffering there will be. I have zero sympathy for these fascists as they will be perfectly safe if they go back to russia.

  • @richardgilman4602
    @richardgilman4602 Před 5 měsíci +352

    The Kremlin's F-16-aphobia has reportedly spread to the Zaporizhzhia region, as well. Another Su-34 fell from the sky over temporarily-occupied Melitopol, yesterday. An AFU advance at Robotyne to liberate Tokmak may ensue for a very Happy New Year.

    • @diogorodrigues747
      @diogorodrigues747 Před 5 měsíci +16

      Weather conditions don't allow for that unfortunately.

    • @vossejongk
      @vossejongk Před 5 měsíci

      agreed, the whole southern and eastern front is basically a sea of mud right now@@diogorodrigues747

    • @vlajkodzudovic9957
      @vlajkodzudovic9957 Před 5 měsíci

      and then you woke up and realised you piss yourself totaly....Herroin addict? I see, ok them keep on dreaming.

    • @professorg8383
      @professorg8383 Před 5 měsíci +23

      The Russian's clearly fear the F16s a lot more than their official positions regarding their impact on the war. The Russians have had plenty of opportunity to see F16s in action up close in numerous conflicts. maybe not as a direct opponent, but more than enough to know just how capable these old birds are. I have little doubt that they have also been watching the raining of Ukrainian pilots in these planes. On paper, the Su35s are superior aircraft but that is in the hands of highly skilled pilots. I suspect they don't have many of them left as they have lost more than a few pilots in lesser aircraft.
      In two years, in a country with a tiny rag tag air force, Russia has never had air superiority for more than a couple days, They have always had a bid advantage on paper, but not in practice. They are definitely afraid to fly in Ukrainian territory. I hope their fears of the F16s turn into reality!

    • @diogorodrigues747
      @diogorodrigues747 Před 5 měsíci +13

      @@professorg8383 A Patriot system "near" the frontlines, likely in Mykolaiv, has already downed three Su-34 and one Su-30 in a couple of days. Now imagine if F-16s are in Ukraine, combined with the other weapons...
      There is a reason why Russia fears those 40-year jets. Ukraine has showed that it overperforms any kind of weapons delivered and Ukrainians having some kind of air superiority in specific places will be a huge operational breakthrough, just like what happened with HIMARS in Summer 2022. The most important priority for the Russian command now is to keep the stalemate, as it benefits Russia the most in the long run.

  • @lexslate2476
    @lexslate2476 Před 5 měsíci +172

    It'll take more than one squadron of F-16s to establish air superiority, but now Ukraine can make full use of NATO air-ro-air missiles. And the HARM missiles, which are not something that Russian air defenders or radar operators want to deal with.

    • @maritaschweizer1117
      @maritaschweizer1117 Před 5 měsíci +15

      Unfortunately the SU 35 Radar has a longer range than F16 so Ukraine has to be very careful and fly only in areas with a good Patriot protection.

    • @dougaltolan3017
      @dougaltolan3017 Před 5 měsíci +28

      Sure, but its a significant upset to the current balance.

    • @noone6037
      @noone6037 Před 5 měsíci +3

      ​@@maritaschweizer1117there are still patriots?

    • @noone6037
      @noone6037 Před 5 měsíci +3

      ​@@dougaltolan3017 Do you really think F16s from the 70s will make a difference?

    • @eddapultstab2078
      @eddapultstab2078 Před 5 měsíci +105

      ​@@noone6037 himars is 40 years old, and it's outright spanking everything Russian. Even old American hand me downs are still better overall than even the most modern Russian counterparts.

  • @jimdake6632
    @jimdake6632 Před 5 měsíci +30

    Much advantage is derived from Ivan just thinking that F-16 targeting their AF is a possibility.
    Clear the skies, then practice some true Air-Land doctrine.

    • @dvgsun
      @dvgsun Před 5 měsíci

      yeah, good luck with that idea if you think that a bunch of jets will change the picture.

    • @mykita09
      @mykita09 Před 5 měsíci

      @dvgsun Good luck with what? Putin’s 3 day special operation? How’s that going 2 years later? Check the maps and how the lines have changed over the past year… fuk Ruzzia!!

  • @terryluckhurst4114
    @terryluckhurst4114 Před 5 měsíci +43

    Happy Christmas. Thanks as always for your update and wish you and the heroic Ukranian people a successful and Peaceful New Year

  • @randowmnmae2401
    @randowmnmae2401 Před 5 měsíci +112

    I love your reports, keep the amazing work

  • @trobuk99
    @trobuk99 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Merry Christmas 🎅

    • @RFU
      @RFU  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for your support!

  • @MRFGP
    @MRFGP Před 5 měsíci +14

    Merry Christmas and love to you and yours xxx Thank you for your fantastic contributions here, keeping the noble glory of Ukraine alive, clear and accurate xxx It is very much appreciated xx

  • @JaimeWulf
    @JaimeWulf Před 5 měsíci +15

    I finally was able to buy something from your store... Keep up the good work.. Slava Ukraine! (I hope I spelled that correctly)

  • @williamlavallee8916
    @williamlavallee8916 Před 5 měsíci +24

    Air superiority, the missing element from the Summer Offensive. The Xmas lighting on the Himars was priceless. Russia tries to hide the valued assets and Ukraine puts up lights theirs. lol

    • @colinobrien3806
      @colinobrien3806 Před 5 měsíci

      xmas lights on a himars system might be priceless to you but i know that was nowhere near the conflict zone because only an idiot would do it otherwise

    • @spacemanx9595
      @spacemanx9595 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@colinobrien3806ok vatnik

    • @CellGames2006
      @CellGames2006 Před 5 měsíci

      @@colinobrien3806 It could be a fake HIMARS, the one they want to be destroyed...

  • @maryendress4980
    @maryendress4980 Před 5 měsíci +29

    retribution information operation - good one! I always enjoy your ports so much. Wishing all the best in the New Year to you and all brave Ukrainians. You are an inspiration for all of us. Slava Ukraine💙💛

  • @slavojalois1639
    @slavojalois1639 Před 5 měsíci +158

    Slava Ukraini! 🇨🇿 🇺🇦 🇦🇺

  • @TrineDaely
    @TrineDaely Před 5 měsíci +19

    Thank you for consistently keeping us updated. Merry Christmas RFU.

  • @tommarney1561
    @tommarney1561 Před 5 měsíci +81

    "Unfortunately for Russians..." ☺

    • @neilcook4686
      @neilcook4686 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Always a great introduction, especially at Christmas lol

    • @kuzeydemir910
      @kuzeydemir910 Před 5 měsíci +9

      Candy for my ears

    • @NeilWood-sd3ko
      @NeilWood-sd3ko Před 5 měsíci +5

      I wish that I could find a sweatshirt with that on.

  • @istvankiraly9841
    @istvankiraly9841 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Thanks

  • @1midnightfish
    @1midnightfish Před 5 měsíci +9

    Thank you for making and publishing a Xmas video... and one so full of good new as well! I hope that as I type this, you're enjoying a peaceful meal with your loved ones. I'm so grateful for your work 💙💛

  • @gregoryhuey347
    @gregoryhuey347 Před 5 měsíci +462

    Ukraine should be supplied with an airforce-worth of fighter aircraft, such as the F-16s and longer-range precision munitions, such as ATACMS (more of them, and the longest-range variants should be provided), and the russian military facilities inside of russia should be considered legitimate targets. It is worth noting that support for military aid to Ukraine in America is over 80% and increasing. This is because Americans can see that not only is aiding Ukraine the ethical thing to do, it is the practical thing as well. America has spent only approximately 6% of our military budget so far to help Ukraine. However, over half of the russian army has been destroyed. This is a tremendous bargain by any measure! In addition to this, when russia is defeated in this war, their barbaric ideology of imperialism will also be defeated, making Europe a more peaceful, stable place for many generations - as well as preventing a new arms race in the region. That is why billions spent today saves trillions tomorrow. The vast majority of Americans understand this. Americans also want to see Ukrainian military and civilian casualties minimized. This is why Americans are correct to support giving military aid to Ukraine.
    Please write to your elected representatives to request this military aid. If you are a US citizen, please consider writing to President Biden and your other elected representatives, and demand Ukraine be given the above weapons - in war-winning quantities, and soon. The sooner we give Ukraine the weapons it needs to liberate all of its territory, the sooner this war will be over, and with fewer Ukrainian casualties. Letters can be submitted electronically via the Whitehouse website. One can also google for ones' elected representatives - many of which have similar websites. One may simply write and submit a letter electronically to make one's desire known.

    • @johnvannisselroy6197
      @johnvannisselroy6197 Před 5 měsíci

      "and the russian military facilities inside of russia should be considered legitimate targets". I agree. ruSSia uses North Korean and Iranian weapons across the border into Ukraine. Western nations should relax the restrictions on western weapons being used across the border into ruSSia.

    • @nicolaasstempels8207
      @nicolaasstempels8207 Před 5 měsíci +27

      I agree, but you have copied and pasted the same at least half a dozen times.

    • @paulchambers3142
      @paulchambers3142 Před 5 měsíci

      A letter to the president would be nice but the speaker of the house will still not support for a vote as he's nothing but a puppet.
      Those politicians who are dragging their feet (mainly republican) should be voted out in the next election! They are an embarrassment to the USA and are making countries lose faith in the US.
      I don't live in the US so I can tell you that there is a lot of growing disillusioned people out here.....we're supposed to stand together. Small countries like those n the baltic states have proportionately given more and are still doing what they can.
      Lest we forget that 90% of the funds stay in the USA so that is good for the US economy.
      Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @Defiant1940
      @Defiant1940 Před 5 měsíci +58

      @@nicolaasstempels8207 It's worth repeating.

    • @SWRural-fk2ub
      @SWRural-fk2ub Před 5 měsíci +46

      @@Defiant1940 Indeed, and I, for instance, have read it for the first time

  • @ThexBorg
    @ThexBorg Před 5 měsíci +9

    Happy HIMARS Christmas 🎄

  • @petterye2714
    @petterye2714 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Thank you for good reporting this year. Happy Christmas!!😊😊

  • @Andrijko85
    @Andrijko85 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Merry Christmas!!
    Христос Рождається!
    🇺🇸 🇺🇦 💙💛

  • @improlife7659
    @improlife7659 Před 5 měsíci +143

    It would be great if all western countries could support Ukraine by setting up state funded drone building companies who would produce tens of thousands of drones each month. with as much domestically sourced parts/materials as possible. It would provide Ukraine with all needed rc drones like 300 000 per month and also help make western countries stay on top off rc drone technology

    • @Voron_Aggrav
      @Voron_Aggrav Před 5 měsíci +3

      That's a lot of investment and costs not all nations can bear

    • @GEOsustainable
      @GEOsustainable Před 5 měsíci +1

      Great idea. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as 'domestically sourced parts/materials'. Everything comes from China. That needs to change before they go to war with the US. Believe me, China is saving the best parts/materials for itself.

    • @georgetsokanis3542
      @georgetsokanis3542 Před 5 měsíci

      Great idea but western governments are notoriously slow. Still trying to produce 1m artillery shells per mos.

    • @noobs4lyfe
      @noobs4lyfe Před 5 měsíci +1

      Would be cool, but the capital to get started would probably be a bit much even if drones are cheap to begin with. The US is already struggling with sending aid to Ukraine due to the upcoming fiscal bill negotiation (politics)

    • @stefanth8596
      @stefanth8596 Před 5 měsíci

      Are there operators available to make use of 300k drones a month?

  • @andeez4663
    @andeez4663 Před 5 měsíci +38

    Have a great Christmas RFU. Great work!

  • @segalliongaming8925
    @segalliongaming8925 Před 5 měsíci +154

    I was thinking how dumb it would be to put Christmas lights on a HIMARS launcher since it could make it more detectable by the Russians. But then I realized it could be a decoy, in which case Merry Christmas Ukraine!

    • @maxdehaas6776
      @maxdehaas6776 Před 5 měsíci +19

      Probably just for that video and not to ride with for days, then again how many Himars have been confirmed destroyed?

    • @DarthFurball
      @DarthFurball Před 5 měsíci +81

      @@maxdehaas6776 according to the russians, 1 million HIMARS have been destroyed, 2 million F16s and a death star

    • @baalberith5389
      @baalberith5389 Před 5 měsíci +22

      According to the Russians 9 billion, in reality 0.

    • @noone6037
      @noone6037 Před 5 měsíci +4

      ​@@DarthFurball Now you've done it. That'll probably be Elenskys next begging tour. 'I want a death star'... and Brandon will likely look for one...

    • @iamperson3361
      @iamperson3361 Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@DarthFurballjust in the past week

  • @internetzenmaster8952
    @internetzenmaster8952 Před 5 měsíci +60

    Wait a minute, I thought the F-16s weren't supposed to arrive until next year.
    To quote General Kenobi: "A surprise, but a welcome one."
    Merry Christmas RfU.

    • @nothanksmate
      @nothanksmate Před 5 měsíci +10

      It’s a misleading title. There’s no 16s yet unfortunately.

    • @andmos1001
      @andmos1001 Před 5 měsíci

      The arrival of F-16 is classified for security purposes. There might allready be F-16 in Ukraine for all we know

    • @MikeAG333
      @MikeAG333 Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@nothanksmate And you know this precisely how?

    • @dougaltolan3017
      @dougaltolan3017 Před 5 měsíci +15

      ​@@nothanksmateif the news is saying that Netherlands is about to ship them (days or weeks), they are likely there already.

    • @harmless6813
      @harmless6813 Před 5 měsíci +12

      There have been news in last few days that the first F-16s may arrive before the end of the year. The public is probably not going to get real-time information (that would be stupid), so it's definitely possible that it already happened.

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Před 5 měsíci +12

    I hope you and all on the front lines are having a peaceful christmas day atleast.
    thankyou for sharing your reports.
    All the very best to you and your family

  • @viennaih
    @viennaih Před 5 měsíci +5

    Merry christmas

  • @Dragonboy-dp6xi
    @Dragonboy-dp6xi Před 5 měsíci +8

    Merry Christmas from the UK

  • @StartledPancake
    @StartledPancake Před 5 měsíci +57

    Hope you enjoy your new F16 christmas presents Ukraine, love from NL.

  • @michelmichel6292
    @michelmichel6292 Před 5 měsíci +44

    Thank you for your precise information on the Ukraine war - even on the 25. of december 😀

  • @mauritsdonga7663
    @mauritsdonga7663 Před 5 měsíci +138

    Slava Ukraine!

  • @robst247
    @robst247 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Merry Christmas to all free Ukrainians.

  • @ritazellweger3040
    @ritazellweger3040 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Thank you for your support of Ukraine!😊

  • @Okido24
    @Okido24 Před 5 měsíci +19

    Merry Christmas! Santa gifted his fast sleds to Ukraine. And King winter is treating the Russian with cold.

  • @user-mk5mt3fg8m
    @user-mk5mt3fg8m Před 5 měsíci +41

    Thank you for your continued factual updates and I wish you a peaceful, enjoyable Christmas.

    • @AndyFromBeaverton
      @AndyFromBeaverton Před 5 měsíci +1

      But I saw no losses reported. How is this possible only to have victories, no defeats, and lose territory?

    • @mykita09
      @mykita09 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Of course Ukraine has loses. But different tactics. Ukraine will back up when faced with an impending defeat… counter after regrouping. Ruzzia just keeps sending meat waves. Big, BIG difference.

  • @wieb83zd
    @wieb83zd Před 5 měsíci +33

    Beautiful Christmas to you too, thanks for the continued updates!

  • @paulonunes2002
    @paulonunes2002 Před 5 měsíci +192

    Os F-16 são o presente de natal do ocidente para o povo ucraniano, pela sua bravura e coragem para lutar pela sua independência. Feliz natal Ucrânia.
    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @billytheweasel
      @billytheweasel Před 5 měsíci +15

      Feliz navidad!!!

    • @bricktopperheadon5490
      @bricktopperheadon5490 Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@5tre55full 🤡

    • @totallyinsane6431
      @totallyinsane6431 Před 5 měsíci +3

      ​@@bricktopperheadon5490
      It only joined CZcams for Christmas 😂.
      👍✌️🇺🇦✌️

    • @enpakeksi765
      @enpakeksi765 Před 5 měsíci

      @@totallyinsane6431 It is desperate to earn Christmas potato, but could be so late it earn only potato peel.

    • @igordragicevic8835
      @igordragicevic8835 Před 5 měsíci

      The west doesnt believe in Jesus, they believe in LGBT

  • @diapason89
    @diapason89 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Santa Claus is a HIMARS. And guess who's getting rockets this year.

  • @MrMacavity
    @MrMacavity Před 5 měsíci +69

    Great news ❤ Slava Ukraini! 👍

    • @beachbum77979
      @beachbum77979 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Heroyam Slava

    • @chrisdeal9945
      @chrisdeal9945 Před 5 měsíci

      This wont change things . Stop the killing and sue for peace . Ukraine cant win

  • @markcharbonneau9061
    @markcharbonneau9061 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry Christmas Ukraine!

  • @gerhard6105
    @gerhard6105 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas from 🇳🇱

  • @mexxgee6756
    @mexxgee6756 Před 5 měsíci +31

    Today I am very early watching your report. Thank you sir. Slava Ukraini

  • @ABC-rh7zc
    @ABC-rh7zc Před 5 měsíci +37

    Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!

  • @evilfingers4302
    @evilfingers4302 Před 5 měsíci +2

    🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎄🎄

  • @JuliusLC
    @JuliusLC Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry christmas & thank you for these!

  • @Kmeeeeeeeeeee
    @Kmeeeeeeeeeee Před 5 měsíci +63

    Sretan Božić dragi naši brati UKRAINSKI SLAVA ZSU i narodu pozdrav od HRVATA Croatia 🇺🇦❤️🇭🇷💙💛🎄🎆🎇🎁🎀💯%

    • @panan7777
      @panan7777 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Pa barem dio nase bivse drzave jest normalan. ;)))

    • @MZ-fh8ux
      @MZ-fh8ux Před 5 měsíci +9

      Ja ne razumin ljude koji su na strani Rusa u ovom konfliktu. Slava Ukraini🇺🇦🇭🇷

    • @fleckalexander5585
      @fleckalexander5585 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@MZ-fh8uxGLORY TO URINE 🇷🇺💋

    • @196Stefan2
      @196Stefan2 Před 5 měsíci

      @@fleckalexander5585 💩

    • @fleckalexander5585
      @fleckalexander5585 Před 5 měsíci

      @@196Stefan2 Nicht weinen 😢 du Trottel

  • @stephenbrickwood1602
    @stephenbrickwood1602 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Merry Christmas Ukraine.

  • @stormeaglegaming5395
    @stormeaglegaming5395 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas

  • @davidroytenberg8071
    @davidroytenberg8071 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry Christmas. Appreciate your work very much.

  • @charleenlewis2323
    @charleenlewis2323 Před 5 měsíci +17

    🇺🇦 Tough fighting in the south! So happy AFU ended up with the advantage. Prayers for AFU and families and for wounded to heal well. Christmas blessings for you all, and those abroad. God bless the missing children and bring them home.🙏
    Slava Ukraini Freedom

  • @TankswillRule
    @TankswillRule Před 5 měsíci +7

    Came 4 mins after upload! Cheers dude! Happy Holidays and Marry Christmas! 🎄

  • @vanettevanhuyssteen5548
    @vanettevanhuyssteen5548 Před 5 měsíci +28

    Thank you for your interesting and informative report. Blessed Christmas to you, your fellow soldiers, and your family.
    From Cape Town, South Africa. 🇿🇦

  • @3strategiapropagandistica
    @3strategiapropagandistica Před 5 měsíci +56

    Slava Ukraini🇺🇦, Merry Christmas🎉

  • @yokof2202
    @yokof2202 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Got 3 ⤵️down & claim to have ⤵️down 4…russians are like 6 years old😦 Nothing surprising, but still…🤭
    Thanks RfU for detailed daily updates! Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦🍀🤞🏼

    • @_Aemse
      @_Aemse Před 5 měsíci

      Ukraine showed its math, the Russians didn't.
      I believe my eyes over their lies.

  • @volkerr.
    @volkerr. Před 5 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas 😊

  • @MrLaedu
    @MrLaedu Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you! Merry Christmas

  • @flyboymb
    @flyboymb Před 5 měsíci +9

    Formerly working in a Fires Brigade (which just might have helped train the Ukrainian Army before the conflict started), putting lights on your platform like that is a ballsy move if you're anywhere near a combat zone.
    But that should show you how secure Ukraine feels in the air space around it and of their ability to keep Russian ground forces from getting anywhere close to it.

    • @crazestyle83
      @crazestyle83 Před 5 měsíci

      I read this before i saw it, thinking it was a jet. L.e.d.s on himars? That's really bold!

  • @idalbasanchez537
    @idalbasanchez537 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for your informative report 👍👍👍🇺🇦🙏

  • @madyogi6164
    @madyogi6164 Před 5 měsíci +9

    @Kremlin: Boss, we are lying. They know, we're lying. We know, they know we're lying. They know, we know, they know we're lying. We know, they know, we know...

    • @PNH-sf4jz
      @PNH-sf4jz Před 5 měsíci +7

      Vranyo. A well known Russian pastime.

    • @ingrid4587
      @ingrid4587 Před 5 měsíci +3

      😂💯

    • @PNH-sf4jz
      @PNH-sf4jz Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@ingrid4587 🇺🇦 👍 🇺🇦

    • @robyoung703
      @robyoung703 Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it's no wonder Russia and China at least try to like each other. Both countries leadership have no room for introspection. "Everything is great and your a traitor if you claim otherwise."

    • @ingrid4587
      @ingrid4587 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@PNH-sf4jz 🇺🇦🇺🇸🗽

  • @toonverberg1313
    @toonverberg1313 Před 5 měsíci +24

    Thanks for posting this news update. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

  • @luispatricioribeiroalexand4759
    @luispatricioribeiroalexand4759 Před 5 měsíci +21

    Slava 🇺🇦

  • @trentriver
    @trentriver Před 5 měsíci +33

    Slava Ukraine.

    • @MrKbtor2
      @MrKbtor2 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Heroyam Slava

    • @chrisdeal9945
      @chrisdeal9945 Před 5 měsíci

      This wont change things . Stop the killing and sue for peace . Ukraine cant win

  • @andrewengland781
    @andrewengland781 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Thank you for another excellent report.

  • @mariamanuelalavinas2418
    @mariamanuelalavinas2418 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hello commander Val. Zal. Is nice to hear the report in your voice. Lovely job done by the Ukraine. A very MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone in the army and every dept.. Love you Ukraine

  • @idalbasanchez537
    @idalbasanchez537 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry Christmas to you, family and your team

  • @antoinelambert938
    @antoinelambert938 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Joyeux noël

  • @Fubar2024
    @Fubar2024 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas 🎄. Thank you!

  • @rynotay8410
    @rynotay8410 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Merry christmas love your work!

  • @Hludwine
    @Hludwine Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry Christmas from Australia.

  • @hamzarorick4875
    @hamzarorick4875 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Biggest news.....washington has passed bill to support ukraine thru 2027.

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 Před 5 měsíci +1

      When?
      Especially since Congress went on vacation a week ago.
      There is nobody in DC to pass anything.

  • @tommy3410
    @tommy3410 Před 5 měsíci +18

    Merry Christmas!
    Glorie Ukrainei!
    Glory to Ukraine!
    Слава Украині!
    💙💛🇷🇴🇦🇩🇺🇦❤

  • @Em76394
    @Em76394 Před 5 měsíci

    Merry Christmas to you and thank you for all your hard work this year!

  • @bjammin187
    @bjammin187 Před 5 měsíci +21

    I feel the need for speed… Merry Christmas, RFU

  • @bquade70
    @bquade70 Před 5 měsíci +24

    Great updates!
    Lake Havasu 🌞 Az USA

    • @misc6969
      @misc6969 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Casa Grande AZ here. TZD

  • @jeffscott3186
    @jeffscott3186 Před 5 měsíci +14

    4:10 is that the worlds most complex, yet still pointless, cope cage?

    • @_Aemse
      @_Aemse Před 5 měsíci

      lol, bro I get they're the bad guys, but we're doing the same thing.
      they're not very good at stopping a depleted uranium shell or high explosive, but it stops the drones from dropping a cheap 45$ grenade into the open top.
      (lol, I see what you mean, thats fucking contact armor layered on top - a piece of wood would also work)

    • @jagplaysroblox2169
      @jagplaysroblox2169 Před 5 měsíci +3

      They need to build sophisticated containers for their copium

    • @MrLunithy
      @MrLunithy Před 5 měsíci

      @@jagplaysroblox2169 lol

  • @johnwilliams9244
    @johnwilliams9244 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your hard work!

  • @southend26
    @southend26 Před 5 měsíci +20

    Merry Christmas and thank you for your reporting all these many months. I look forward to you being able to quit!! 💪🇺🇦

  • @SuperSonstiges
    @SuperSonstiges Před 5 měsíci +8

    Well, unfortunately for Orcs it is Christmas...

  • @Canonfudder
    @Canonfudder Před 5 měsíci +17

    Shoigu, deep inside the ministry: "We are loosing, but that can not be, so they are loosing, and they are we. We shot down 4 enemy fighter jets."

  • @bro_dBow
    @bro_dBow Před 5 měsíci +1

    Always find top tactical reports here that waste no words. Keep up this top shelf work!

  • @NekorektniPochybovac-or8bi
    @NekorektniPochybovac-or8bi Před 5 měsíci +11

    The F-16 Falcon is a brutally effective weapon, but in the hands of a professional who controls it perfectly after other professionals take care of everything around planning, supply and so on.

    • @aldorein_
      @aldorein_ Před 5 měsíci

      It is just an old fart planes for cinema purposes😂😂😂

    • @stanislavselic9405
      @stanislavselic9405 Před 5 měsíci

      @@aldorein_ Yes, the Russians will see how it was in the movies, how they fell from the sky like rotten pears.

  • @DominikGentener
    @DominikGentener Před 5 měsíci +1

    Merry Christmas and thank you for your excellent daily reports.

  • @markbutler-rp5tk
    @markbutler-rp5tk Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your still the best brother

  • @qhayiya252
    @qhayiya252 Před 5 měsíci +60

    We could see the Krinky front change massively without aircraft or drones being able to take off there as now Russia can only fight off Ukraine here with artillery and ground troops (both of which have been proven to be quite venerable.) Ukraine just needs to bring in more counter battery radars and more drones to the south to really put every aspect of Russia's efforts here futile. Sadly though the weather may not be perfect for a quick offensive there as it is mostly cloudy (except for like 2 days) and some rain even. Hopefully Ukraine can keep those aspects grounded long enough for the ground to harden

    • @twoninetwosevenone
      @twoninetwosevenone Před 5 měsíci

      """ Proven to be quite """venerable""" """ ... you of course mean back in the lamely named """ Great Patriotic Special Military OperShun """

    • @keithpeden7664
      @keithpeden7664 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@twoninetwosevenone It was typo... should be vulnerable

    • @robm.4512
      @robm.4512 Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@keithpeden7664 Mind you, venerable works too; their kit is pretty ancient, solid but old and knackered for the most part…so yeah, venerable AND vulnerable.

    • @rexwave4624
      @rexwave4624 Před 5 měsíci

      I saw that too!@@robm.4512

    • @Warren_Peace
      @Warren_Peace Před 5 měsíci +3

      Yeah, they tried that.... Only the Russians had more drones and counter-battery radars as well as significantly more artillery and ammunition to use it.... Which is why Ukraine is in their current position in the first place....
      Also, the F-16s won't be able to wrestle air superiority from the Russian Air Force anyway. They simply do not have the numbers, and most importantly, they do not have required number of AWACS to make use of the F-16s properly.

  • @michaeldarling1759
    @michaeldarling1759 Před 5 měsíci

    Merry Christmas Ukraine and RFU and everybody.

  • @MrKim-kv2vv
    @MrKim-kv2vv Před 5 měsíci +2

    Fantastic report!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙋🏼

  • @baronvonlimbourgh1716
    @baronvonlimbourgh1716 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Another day in the daily humiliation of putin.

    • @user1qaz2wsx3edc
      @user1qaz2wsx3edc Před 5 měsíci

      Put-in busy making Zekinky the wimp'humble.

    • @janisvaskevics93
      @janisvaskevics93 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@user1qaz2wsx3edcaaaaw, putler fanatic got triggered. Go and cry in corner.

    • @MrCobalt
      @MrCobalt Před 5 měsíci

      We talking about the same Zelenskyy that refused to run and instead said he needed "ammo, not a ride"? We talking the same Putin that fled Moscow the moment his own Wagnerites were heading his way? Awww Ivan. When will you gopniks ever put down the vodka and face the reality that Russia is a sad pathetic waste? Even as it has to embarrassingly beg North Korea for old expired soviet artillery, you Glavset trolls still post these silly fictions for rubles that are increasingly worthless 🤣

    • @gheorgheenache7789
      @gheorgheenache7789 Před 2 měsíci

      you are crazy. The ucrainian are humiliated not Putin!

  • @Lotsoflead
    @Lotsoflead Před 5 měsíci +3

    Is there any proof that they are using F16 jets yet? Denys is saying they don’t have them

  • @ManiaMac1613
    @ManiaMac1613 Před 5 měsíci +1

    F-16s for Christmas? Santa was NOT messing around

  • @IyamThatMNTishman
    @IyamThatMNTishman Před 5 měsíci +1

    A Peaceful Christmas to you and Slava Ukraini!