KHARKIV Still STANDS 🇺🇦
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2023
- It's been tough to go back to Kharkiv to see my 2nd home in Ukraine, there has been significant damage in the city center by Russian missile attacks, and even my own apartment was damaged by shrapnel from a Russian rocket. But the scale of damage in North Saltivka is indescribable as i'll show in this video here.
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Beautiful city despite the damage. Resilient and spirited people. ❤
The food looks scrumptious.
You said it Johnny...Ukraine has a "psychotic neighbor". I'd be using some choice words too.
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The unlawful Russian attack from Belgorod, the battle of Kharkiv was February to May 2022.
2,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed after non-stop shelling.
The Russians were stunned by the lightning advance by Ukrainian forces, that cost Russians 1,000 square miles of land and a key military hub. The Russians acknowledged that it had lost nearly all of the northern region of Kharkiv.
Take care Johnny.
February 24th is the anniversary of the unlawful Russian invasion. Putin and his evil empire are plotting.
Glory to the defenders of Ukraine!
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I have so much respect for the Ukrainian people. They are so resilient and brave - trying to live life as normal and rebuilding their cities during wartime! Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention Johnny.
Thank you for this video. I was in Kharkiv 3 months before the invasion and really hurts to see this. I'm sure I'll return to celebrate this madness is over. Слава Україні!
Johnny, thank you for these videos about Kharkiv 2023. Please be safe. 🙏🏻
I’m glad I could show the world what’s happened in Kharkiv. 💙💛
Johnny you are doing a great job, this is no longer just a vlog but a documentary that shows the senselessness and cruelty of the war. Poland stands with Ukraine. 🇵🇱🇺🇦
Love the pfp
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Love to Poland, love to Ukraine from Croatia!
Your ancestors are spinning in their graves seeing how you support nazis
The courage and the positivity of the Ukrainian people is incredible. They are tough and resilient, I’m so impressed by their mind set, they could choose to complain and be negative, but their bravery, strength and attitude has been the key to their success holding off the Russians, reclaiming their land taken by the invaders, fighting so courageously, even though all the odds are against them. My heart breaks for these people. I have experienced living through a large natural disaster, an earthquake which damaged or infrastructure, buildings through most of my city, including my own home, many people died and we we’re unconvinced with no power, running water or sewers for weeks and that was hard enough, but nothing compared to the scale we see here, we did not have the treat of soldiers or bombs falling on us with no end in sight on top of the struggles. I can’t imagine what these people are going through. Bless them.
Johnny, when I was in Kharkiev in 2019, it was a very memorable experience, the people, the Archectrcture etc. so it's sad to see its condition, but I know the people are still the heart and soul of Kharkiev and the rest of Ukraine, Slava Ukraini!
Despite all the devastation i can't help but smile all the video because this people are ROCKING!!
Johnny, your videos tell the stories of people living in wartime Ukraine better than any other source I know of. For example, hearing your friend Stanislav talking about the next-door apartment building being hit by a rocket brought me to tears. And having you driver show you his destroyed garage - after walking through cluster bomb-pocked buildings and past mine fields and a child’s toy - made the war feel real. Slickly produced documentaries and news stories don’t capture that feeling and make the war seem far away, happening to “someone else”.
Thanks, it’s why I choose to stay in Ukraine now 💙💛
@@JohnnyFD I hope you are all right after today's very close missile strike. Unfortunately, this happens in areas close to the border, the air defense did not have time to warn about the rockets. Anyway, the rocket does not fly for more than two minutes. Take care of yourself! Everything will be fine! Ukrainians are unbreakable!
Damm, Johnny, your video is far better than the network news. You're a travel/food & drink/entertainment/war channel. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate that!
This was such an important video to make. The world needs to see and feel this. The Western leaders need to see this video. Just like this. Thank you for making this.
Another must-see-vid: Paul Massaro's *"What If Ukraine Hadn't Fought"* 👍🇺🇦🔱🕊️
The western leaders don't care. They live a pampered life. They make money out of this war.
Do you really think that western leaders do not know what is happening here? They need a CZcams video to know and take some actions?
Unfortunately European countries, their politics, the majority are afraid , except Poland and the Baltic countries.
Fantastic tour of war damaged Kharkiv. Thank you.
Stay safe, glad you had minimal damage to apt. Compared to other buildings in Kharkiv, left people homeless 💔.
Vovchansk is not under occupation now, but is very close to the Russian border. It was liberated in September 2022 after 6 months of occupation.
Be careful. I keep hearing that things are about to get really bad in the next few weeks. I’m praying for you and all Ukrainians.
@@jamesderouensr.149 there is nothing funny about this situation
@@jamesderouensr.149 bro come on Russia get half of Ukraine you hearing since beginning western propaganda i live in Ukraine and i know now Soledar is fall if Bahmut fall no one can stop them... :(
@@stefanshipo kremlibot alert
@@stefanshipo you don't live in Ukraine, kremlibot
@@jamesderouensr.149 I think you meant Russia actually can't do anything big for awhile
I hope you are well today? A damn russian missile hit not far from your home. We are worried about you. Thank you for supporting Ukraine.
Johnny your videos are some of the best and the most informative on CZcams. I feel like I learn more about the situation over there than any other source. I know you're the real thing because I've been following you for years, long before the war. I always watch your vids as soon as you post them. Thanks for everything you do.
People all over the world have to see this terror. Thank you for your job. Greetings from Kyiv.
@@LaGrandeBayou nice job. Get your bloody Kremlin's $$.
Thank you for sharing this, to have someone telling the story of what is really happening, who is independent and not from a major network, we are able to trust your content. This is so sad. Be safe and I pray for the Ukrainian people and an end to this war !
Thank you for showing Kharkiv to the world
Great video Johnny 👍 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Slava Kharkiv 💙💛
Ask Zell for peace. This has to stop or it will never end and you will get more of this.
Feels surreal to see all the familiar places looking like that, can't believe they turned my hometown into such a mess
Johnny, thank YOU for the work you do - it is priceless for Ukrainians, for all of us!
Nicely done Johnny! Eye-opening for sure. Spirit of the people shines through.
So sad Johnny, I am such a animal lover especially 🐈. IF I lived their I would be like the animal shelter u visited and house all the animals.The people who are still their love there city so much to stay.God bless everyone, Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦.
Thanks Johnny. These places are so close to my heart, so it's especially painful to watch. And when I saw the garages I remembered a story I was told at the beginning of the war.
In March 2022, I was leaving Kharkov on the train and was talking to a woman. She told me that she and her husband were planning to leave by car with their friend. But when her husband went to the garages, there was Russian rocket fire and the friend and his car literally exploded. He then told her to take the train, pulled out his gun and said he would wait here for the Russian soldiers to avenge his friend.
Wow, it’s such a powerful story.
@@JohnnyFD Yeah, there was a lot of shit that happened. I hope you're okay. I heard that about 1-2 km away from the metro "Architect Beketov" (where you went out to your apartment) a couple of rockets flew in.
I really like your channel Johnny and I feel like u keep improving with speaking the language (Russian/Ukrainian), it's really nice to see U stay in Ukraine even though the land is going to some really tough times, Big up to you. Good luck and I'm looking forward to your new episode.
Very interesting video, and very sad. The residents are in survival mode. Such destruction!. Thank you for sharing, Johnny.
I knew that Kharkiv was hit hard but I had no idea it was that bad. Thanks for showing it so the world can see what those terrorists did….
The world needs to see it 100%
Main Stream Media again did not take enough time to follow up after all those months of bombardment and are still 'too scared' to go there to show it. Pity, when people are living in the same f*ing building where a rocket took out half of it....nice...
Freedom for Ukraine! 🌻
Great to see you in the 2nd city❤
The guy with the leather jacket looks like Ragnar Lothbrok...all hail Ragnar!
He was an f#in cool ass dude, with a heart of gold! Just a spiky teddy bear! :)
Thank you Johnny for showing beautiful strong Kharkiv!
On my dad's side of the family they're from Kharkiv area.
𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓮𝓵𝓼𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮. 𝓘𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓮𝓷𝓭, 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓼.
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Stay safe! You right that hole in your kitchen is not important but hopefully they patched up the hole in the roof above...
When did the damage happen?? I watch his videos, but never heard this. I mean bomb damage is a big deal.
@@allisonmarlow184 probably just shrapnel.
Beautiful smiles. Love the Ukrainian people. ❤
A ‘Ragnar Lothbrok “ lookalike and a “Genghis Khan” lookalike……sorry…. Only saying..lol.. But a wonderful vlog showing us the real world of the War, not what some other news items you might see, and Johnny keeps it truthful. Be careful, Johnny, when you and friends were walking near the mine area. Thank you for your vlogs and what you do and show to us, when things can be so dangerous there at any time….xxxxxx. PS…love and Respect to all the Ukraine citizens.😢 Slava Ukraini..
I wish it were only a Marvel Movie remake and this was a movie set 🎥
Yes Johnny, would be good, I thought after coronavirus improved that nations would learn and come together but… things seem to be worse than before. Sooo much violence everywhere!! Even here in a Australia, more crime, breakins, murders by juveniles, juvenile crime is now sky high here. Thank you so much for what you do and the help you give to people and animals! Plus bonus …. Three handsome males in this vlog. 👍
3:37 bandera flag WTF?
I hate to see it...
It is always amazing how they have cleaned up the areas that have been destroyed.
I think in the case of the place where you brought food with negative temperatures they need a hearty meal with carbs. Send them crackers maybe instead of a loaf of bread or crackers in addition to a loaf of bread because yeast breads have a shelf life that expires but crackers tend to last a long time. They are burning a lot of calories if they have no heat other than fires so they need a high calorie meal. People can survive on one meal a day if it is hearty, has slow burning fats, lots of nutrition and can sustain the body for an entire day. They need some greens like cabbage and beets. They are probably needing vitamin C rich foods to prevent scurvy, so some fruit like raspberries, blackberries, bananas, oranges or peppers rich in vitamin C.The soup looked delicious and warming. You might want to leave a survey sheet for them to fill out so they can tell you what they need on it when they drop by to pick up their meal.
When you study history, you understand how people survive and live in their city in wartime. It was much worse when cities were occupied, when there were concentration camps and killing fields, when people were beaten or shot in the street for no reason. But someday the war will end, people will come back and rebuild, and life will be better again.
russian soldires occupied school in this video and killed innocents on streets that were just passing by I saw they killed innocent old man who put hands up and stopped but they still killed him...
This video really shows the senseless damage to Ukraine and the resilience of it's people to go on with their lives. It reminds of the 'Blitz' in the 40's. My thoughts are with you from Wales.
@ 3:26 I remember standing in front of that government building in summer of 2021 just in awe of the architecture and then when I saw it get blown up by the Russians on a video, I was in shock!
Same happened to me. I was there in November 2021 and still can't believe it.
Man, that was more than anything I've seen from the western media. Thanks for sharing.
Stay Safe Johnny. Love from Sri Lanka
The skeleton remains of the brick buildings indicates to me the gutted brick building is repairable. It needs a new roof, the inside plaster replaced or not, some bricks added back in and a good cleaning. They really know how to make a strong building. Oh the windows definitely shattered.
Been concerned about you after yesterday's Kharkiv bombing 🤞❤️
It happened just a block from my apartment where i've been sleeping all last week...
@@JohnnyFD 😱 I wondered as you said you were near the university, thank heavens you are ok ❤️ 👍 your Ukrainian reports are valued and much loved ❤️ 🤗x
Your doing a great thing here Johnny ! And your Ukrainian is getting great !
I use to be here as a student and was in kharkiv for 6 years so sad to see it like this...love from kenya slave ukraina
Thank you for standing with Ukraine.
I love that mug! How touching they celebrated you with a personalised mug!
2:36 wow! It was also our favorite when we used to work nearby
Thank you for showing us Kharkiv, Johnny. A sobering video because the city has clearly suffered greater damage than Kiev, though any damage to any of Ukraine is equally outrageous. The uncleared minefield adjacent to a suburban alley is a particularly chilling reminder of how hazardous it is to live there now. But the optimistic aspect of your video is the fact that reconstruction is already under way so soon after the invasion. Make the orcs pay! СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ 🇺🇦
Did you find any shrapnel from the ceiling hole? I wonder what type of munition impacted....
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Johnny, after all those months of bombardment in Kharkiv, i'm shocked more survived. Looks like your place was pretty much unscathed, which is amazing in itself. These people are TOUGH!!! They're not going to sit and cry about building destruction. They know the biggest F U to those A-holes is to take it, rebuild and as fast as possible, as if nothing ever happened. I'm not shocked they're on a faster pace to rebuild. I'm just glad you finally were able to get there to show up close damage, speak w/the locals to get perspective. Best way to support and fundraise! Slava Ujkraina.
Johnny: you are cool guy and your Ukrainian/ruskistan language skills are fun to listen :D
Despite all these madness and destruction the Sun shines brightly
Great video Johnny. I really appreciate your videos as it gives me a bit of grounding when I get anxious about all what's going on. I was wondering about Kharkiv, here in Vancouver and Canada we have people moving from there and it's hard moving here especially when rent in Canada has gone up a lot and is more competitive. I really hope Kharkiv can continue to recover, it could have an up and coming post-war city vibe. Stay safe, and I look forward to your next videos!
Excellent video ..all this needs to be documented like this as much as possible. It's tragic and horrific. I thought of those people who died in the bombed apartment block, a whole section missing from it... who they were, how they probably were doing very ordinary things at home when that missile struck .. and how their home may be rebuilt but they can't get their life back. So many people dead, each a rich life story, a stitch in the fabric of other people's lives gone forever, senselessly killed. Those who survived, like your friend, the losses and the cost of the losses, a garage costing $5000 and an apartment damaged , no water, no electricity, no heating... all the businesses and shops destroyed... War is an abomination turning to rubble and waste what took so much resources and money to build, a lifetimes work for families. I hope that Putin will be brought to justice in some form for the deaths, injuries and destruction he has and still is causing In Ukraine.
I love the cool guy with the coffee ☕ mug of Johnny. He was fabulous. Great video.
Poor kids that growning up there right now 😢 I hope many Russian see these videos.
Luv u from Burma 🇲🇲
21:40 Vovchansk is not occupied by russians. Those women left there coz it's the new frontline after the counteroffensive and it's getting shelled hard by russians
5:40 God, it's a school where I had my German classes with a very nice teacher Svitlana! It's a specialized school that makes emphasis on the German language in the education process. I remember the floors there were treated with wax and it was super slippery. And the way from metro station to the school took forever by foot so by t he time I got there, I was dead tired and couldn't care less about anything anymore)
We had floors like that in the airport in Barbados. I loved it.
Before doing this horrible attack on Ukraine, what did the Russians think? How about the international law? These terrorist attacks are crime against humanity and worst possible war crimes. Russia took a piss at the world! It’d be very very sad if Russia gets away with this…
So sad to see such destruction. I appreciate your outreach and conversations with Ukrainians.
Thanks for the video. Can you give us an update about the KhTZ neighborhood that you explored with Bald?
We love you so much Johnny for everything that you do and that you show us.
Can you use another word instead of “f**ked”? You said it more in the video than the word “literally” which is said at least a dozen times in every video.
So sad watching this video 😢
I remember great times in Kharkiv back in 2015 and 2016.
Many memories of Kharkiv city. 😔.
Stay safe Johnny, and our Ukrainian 🇺🇦 friends 🙏
Slava Ukraini 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌻💪🙏
Thank you Johnny for sharing
You are slowly becoming one of my favorite CZcamsrs.
Shame on Russia for doing this to Ukraine.
Slava Ukraine!
This dude seems like a really good dude hope he's doing well
Watched a clip from The Sun. There was this volunteer that looked like you so I had to check and noticed you're fine dining and partying
Johnny, I don't know how many other people are doing this kind of documenting, but you're doing a good job. I've been subscribed and watching your videos from long before the war. And I was totally against your analysis on Russia's intent before the war, and how you propagated Russian talking points before the invasion. Everyone is entitled to make a mistake. Your intent was good, and I knew it then, even though it was maddening to watch. You've more than made up for it being a man on the street showing us every day life as you experience it in the war theater. I genuinely thank you for what you're doing.
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What is it like iin Kharkiv today, 16 August? Im planning on going there in about2 weeks for a couple nights...assuming i can get a train or bus ticket from Kyiv
Hi John 👋 been following you since you were protecting baulk from the gopnik girls 👧 all that time ago now mate.you were born a fighter buddy 😉 stay strong and stay safe and well you guys can rebuild if need be later.we will all have a go but we need you.your more important than property.high to baulk and starskie Brandon and all your good folks freind.in short I'm from a UK army family 👪 we all have a close eye on yous.prayers and love from Scotland 👍 ok.
Love it! THank you for doing this mate!
I hope Russia doesn't step it up. Be safe guys.
Step what up? They are getting absolutely smashed in Bakmut 900 troops killed a day for literal yards of gains When the new equipment show's up Russia is screwed
Finally got yourself a warmer winter coat...
Great Ukraine soldiers with bravery, courage and professionalism.
Don’t go picking up things! You never know if they’re boobytrapped
This is a good video !
you Johnny should get some metal sheets or wood flat boards to for now cover the hole it could help it from exposing more damage and you can find insulation put under the board help keep heat just an idea
Good too see proper vlogs from Ukraine. Slava Ukraine!!
I'm glad that we have now found Terminaters lost jacket
I studied at this school for 9 years but did not think that this would happen
Jonny your understanding russian language has been increaseing a lot.
Johny, you can visit Pyatihatki. This district of Kharkiv was less covered by media during this phase of war - but it was heavily shelled too. It is located on Belgorodske highway what points directly to russia.
Thank you Johnny for showing brave Kharkiv.
I Love your inner Zen. ✌
Excellent updates 👏
Hello from Irpin🇺🇦
Awesome channel Johnny… Video Suggestion?? Take us to your GYM & show us how you do it…please bro
Johnny, thanks for showing what things really are. Keep travelling Ukraine and tell the world the truth.
i lived in saltovka , i visited that atb (8 min on video) like everyday
Be Safe Brother Johnny, it is going to get uglier soon. Be wise and be well, many appreciate your vloging from there. Slava Mongolia
Be safe Chubba Wubba, you won't be able to appreciate his vlogging soon. Be wise and be well, many start learning Mongolian and Chinese where you are, don't miss the passing train. Slava Ungria
@@giorgosexanthian7335 huh???
@@giorgosexanthian7335 how is it being a terrorist in 2023?
@@giorgosexanthian7335 I enjoy almost all of his vlogging! Johnny is like a Nuclear Cokhroach, you can not harm him! 🙂
As for me learning Chinese or what ever you think you are on about, has NO MERIT. Hopefully you have a better day and clearer thought process.
@@Rblock777 You tell me
Finally a jacket that doesnt look like its bought in Gopnik store
Interesting that all the radiators are connected in series. So if one tenant turns off their radiator no one else gets any heat either
I found Dima very charming. 💕