Why Kharkiv is the most important location in Eastern Ukraine
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2022
- There have been 6 battles of Kharkiv, which is far more than the average for a single place. In this video we will look, why Khakriv is so important.
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The 7th battle of Kharkiv started. Damn
looks like putin watched this video and accepted the advice at the end 😂
Kharkov is about to become strategically insignificant.
@@AaSs-ln9mmlets be real here. The citys big enough that they would not possibly say that when it is captured by russians.
@@saber8156 Well, i imagine that some people will flee, some buildings will be destroyed, so it will be called insignificant. It's not Kiev.
8th Battle of Kharkiv. 7th was Ukraine Kharkiv Counter Offensive 2022
Very informative, I will use it in my future conquests.
Hol' up wait a minute, something ain't right
Hmmm
O/
Me too Viktor
Serbia stronk
Sedan: I have importance in two wars between France and Germany.
Kharkiv: I have major importance in both WW2 and the Russo-Ukrainian War, also I have huge strategic value for defense and there were 6 battles fought for me
Isonzo: Amateurs
Imma look that up, thanks for the idea
Pavlov’s House: ALL OF YOU, PUNKS
(The house was defended more than the Entirety of France in WW2)
@@doteleven5890 thats a myth, Pavlov house is overglorified by soviet propaganda. Also, more people died taking it than capturing Paris. That's true. But in 1940 Paris was taken without a fight.
Conrad Von Hötzendorf vs Luigi Cardorna, the best general of the Entente vs the best general of the Central Powers respectively.
@@Kriegter Well, Dunkirk exists soo yeah
But still, Stalingrad was a beloved city and they defended it HARD
Very informative, I truly never knew why Kharkiv was so important... another great one Eastory!
The author of the report deliberately photographed Kharkiv from the Ukrainian borders only, but it is surrounded on two sides by Russian territory, which Russia can easily encircle from the north and east. Now in the winter stage we have entered the stage of logistics. Snow in Ukraine is cumulative, meaning it falls on top of each other, and therefore only public roads are suitable, and this is a big problem for pedestrians on both sides.
Right now Russia is taking the villages in quick succession.😂
Kharkov*
I think video is quite informative beyond its niche. Most people know being the attacker in an Urban setting sucks, but few (including I) have never considered urban conglomerations and how you move your forces in or around said city zones.
There’s certainly no shortage of major cities a stones toss away from multiple mid sized cities.
Most don't know that. They've given it no thought.
Yes, I found the video to be interesting.
I think the talk of Urban-conglomerations applies to many hypothetical situations. For instance there are many individuals, or at least there used to be, who argued that just taking Moscow would have been the coup-de-grace to the USSR in 1941. The whole question of whether taking Moscow would have won the war for Germany is one thing (I don't think it would have), but the issue in that statement implied by this video is with the "taking Moscow" bit. Those who argue for this see that a German unit was within 18km, or something like that, and think "If things had been a little different and the main force had been able to advance a few dozen more km, they could have won". This I think is especially prevalent in documentaries and such which try to make it seem very dramatic and as if everything hung on a thread, when in reality taking the city of Moscow would have been a huge undertaking in-and-of-itself even if they had reached it.
Looks like I went on another comment section ramble again when I have work to do...I just thought this example was an interesting illustration of how people sometimes don't consider urban geography and infrastructure when considering hypotheticals.
*que massive argument about unrelated topic in the replies*
@@Zogerpogger "cue", and it's not unrelated.
@@Ranger1812 Correct, thank you.
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Yep, it’s Eastory time😎
@@MrSharky334 It's Fatherless time
@@PerryKobalt definitely for kids, but nor for me!
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coming up soon. Why Kharkiv is insignificent and Russia taking it only have a symbolic significance
We have to admit he never disappoints us with his contents
Aww, what a nice comment, have some engagement :)
Very speculative but every word is pronounced with over the top confidence (and a nasty unpleasant accent).
@@jaymylotto8134 odd thing to complain about.
an original comment !
I really hope he covers the Invasion of Italy in one of these videos.
Well I guess we are about to find out how correct was this assessment
Given this is a current event, it’s kinda funny to hear him give direct military advice.
Very good video Eastory. Love your videos!
Who is watching 7 Battle of Kharkov May 2024 😅
This aged well...
I really appreciate that you make a great effort to follow a clear method and you also acknowledge that your conclusion is not fact but simply your own analysis.
You are very humble and I hope that takes you far, thank you for taking us through your logic as always.
This channel is amazing, ever since its creation❤️ greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Just waiting for the new video: "Why Kharkiv is not strategic at all and is just a small village"
Kharkiv is my native city, currently living in Poltava. Very informative, thanks!
Привіт з Полтави!!!
Very good higher level analysis. Thank you.
Fabulous video! Thank you for teaching me this!
I am born in kharkiv, i live in kharkiv, and i love Kharkiv. Это любимый город Харьков это любимый город наш
Харків - це топ🥰
Stay strong 💪
I was there in September 2021. Before the attack. I got to see how peaceful it was before all this.
Здорова
Привет из харькова харьковчанину
Really liking the future-proofing on this video, with treating the current war as something of the past rather than the present. Also, you got such a great style with the way the lines fluidly move about the map.
6 Battles of Kharkiv! Same geography, same problems.
Hey history legends
@D James no, the russians have an inadequate ground army to complete the task, because it's too small, poorly armed, with few modern tanks that don't have active protection systems, and their air force was unable to establish air supremacy over Ukraine because they have no STEALTH fighters or EW planes! If they had had them, they would have suppressed air defenses and started a strategic bombing campaign over factories and objects to pave the way for ground forces to go in more easily, and do it without using expensive missile systems like Iskander... of which they only have 300 or so. They haven't invested enough in their military, even when they knew since 2014 there would have been a war with NATO, and by not upgrading the army they are now in a difficult situation! Even now they are just spending only 4-5% of their GDP for the military, when Ukraine spends 30,000,000,000$ + 20,000,000,000$ worth of foreign military aid yearly, so about 40% of their GDP goes to the military... 50 billions spent by Ukraine vs 80 billions spent by Russia, and that's not enough to win an attrition war.
@D James they also lack the size and the organization to complete the task. When Ukraine is able to supply 500,000 troops and Russia only 300,000, they can't advance. They best they can hope for is that the enemies run out of ammunition or run out of men, but that's not going to happen soon! And they can be supplied with ammo by NATO countries that are setting up a powerful war industry to supply Ukraine.
You are delusional 😂😂😂@@LUCA-CASADEI
@@LUCA-CASADEIyour comment didn't age well
That was really insightful! Keep up the good work I can’t wait for more!
Great video, the historical context really highlights the importance of this city in the current war.
Thank you for the content about my city. Highly appreciated.
I love the style of your videos man
one little correction - the SE parts (Mariupol, Kherson and some parts in Luhansk ) were taken at the same time while the Kiev / Kharkov op was ongoing - and NOT after that failed.
Kharkiv*
@@TankswillRule whatever
@@TheRomankopler no, Kharkov is the russian name putin and many scumbags call it just to justify “Ukraine is actually russian”
Do not call it that, we will not allow Putin and his orcs to dominate the conversation in any small way.
Give them an inch, they take a mile.
as a russian I could say that was a bs plan of idiot Putin. After 20 years of unlimited power he lives in his own world. Strong and rich Russia. A country that produce just oil lol. He is a murder and war criminal.
Are you sure about that?
Very good, concise explanation; it’s a great help in understanding the strategic importance of the region!
This aged well
Love your content! You can make your background music blend a bit better through the remix function of Adobe Audition. So you don’t hear the cuts you made in it.
Thanks for the tip!
Wow thanks for an excellent video. Now the progress of the 2022 war makes such sense. The lessons for the future really do lie in the past.
Excellent video as always, thanks Eastory!
Wow, its crazy how clearly you put things into perspective. that gives those cities so much meaning as to why they get mentioned so often during the war.
How interesting, right now (May 2024) there are already loads of people who write that Kharkiv has no military significance whatsoever. Exactly like what they wrote about Bakhmut and Avdiivka, first that they were adamant fortresses, and next - that they had no significance anyway. It’s be very interesting to watch the progress of the Russian army in the next few weeks, and that of the commentaries
As always, it's a "key" and "impenetrable" fortress until the Russian army captures it, immediately after which the location in all media is referred to exclusively as "insignificant, of no interest or value."
Ukrainian telegram channels have already begun to delete their posts where they said that Kharkov has the strongest defense in all of Ukraine.
Russian had only captured two sections of the outskirts of the region and are having trouble crossing bridges caused by their missiles. Ukraine's terrible conscription of thousands of young men will lead to future holstering into taking g kharkiv from Russia.
Very interesting analyses!
Great tactical understanding, thank you
Now this is content 👍
This was great! 👍🏻
you always make it easy to understand how it all happened thanks..
Hey Eastory! Love the videos! I think you should highlight your appearance on the Operations Room's "Battle of the Bulge" miniseries. Not only will it strengthen your relationship with them, but establishing a presence between you two can boost viewers!
awesome awesome content!!! Thank you! and the way you connected WWII with 2022 invasion was great!
I love how derpy your MS paint renditions of German/Russian officers look.
Subscribed. Good presentation on why Kharkiv has been militarily important.
Thank you! Nice infographic!
So you telling me Ukraine doesn't want these postcard saying "welcome to Kharkiv"
Very cool strategic lessons
Thanks for the upload. Cheers
Thank you for this video. Really appreciate content about my city. Hello from Kharkiv ❤
The video was wonderful. 😊
A year later Russia launched their offensive and looks like they listened to you
Awesome work. Thank you
Great Explaination!
7th battle incoming
hi from Kharkiv from a kharkiver
Thanks for advice
Ok, video watched. Immediately subscribed.
I was born in Kharkiv, and saw march battle for Kharkiv, but unfortunately, I left my city in April because of war
You are pronouncing Kharkiv very nice 👍🕊️❤️
I couldnt find anywhere in youtube such a great video explaining the pivotal point of both wars. it does make sense no absolutely why events happening in Ukraine. Thanks for your effort!
Another great video!
Now after capturing Kharkov :
"Kharkiv isn't strategically important"
True but lemme guess, the next big city Russian and Ukrainians will say is Berlin
Great video, as always! Anyways, could you please do a North-African Campaign video? I'd love to see Rommel in action!
Excellent analysis!!
This is excellent. History rhymes. I’m instantly interested in your channel.
Hello from Kharkiv🇺🇦, I love your video very much, and watched every youtuber who reacted to that.
Wish you good luck!
Bro... Beware
Ah shit, here we go again...
This is very useful for my future plans, thank you.
Interesting & informative video, thanks !
Thank you for video from Kharkiv!🇺🇦
Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇲 ❤🇺🇦
For diversity purposes, I'm going to say Slava Russia !
lol, Kharkov*
@Dmytro Lisovskyi Ughh. Kharkov residents call it Kharkov, accept it.
@Dmytro Lisovskyi ukrainian speaker?
7th battle of Kharkiv just started
Very interesting and well explained! Thank you!
God damn I love you videos from day 1 bro
As a citizen of Kharkiv, I can tell that we were afraid russians would occupy the city pretty quickly considering it is near the border, but after the first week, it became clear they can not break in (actually they managed but it was a suicidal mission), so they just started to shell city with artillery. Barbaric tactics to destroy what you can't gain.
You’ll soon be a citizen of Russia. Just as your ancestors were during the Soviet Union and for centuries during the Russian empire! Glory to Ukraine for being being part of mother Russia!
@@QoDeZeRo shut up
@@QoDeZeRo Less writing in youtube, more diyng to himars in cold, shmobik.
@@QoDeZeRo cringe
@@QoDeZeRo oh my sweet soviet child))))
Seventh Battle of Kharkov incoming
Very informative, thanks for the video.
Was cool to see your featuring in the ops room channel !
It's amazing how each side forgets happened the last time every time fighting around Kharkiv, over and over again.
Considering that the two wars took place about 60 years apart, it's not that surprising. There were no jet fighters, combat helicopters, satellite imagery, or computers and radio communication was completely brand new.
Plus, there's always the chance in war that your opponent is dumber than his grandfather was.
That said, it's kinda scary how Donbas and Kharkiv have the same strategic relationship as a "fortress and ravelin".
The name of the city is Kharkov.
Glad to see you again!!
Another amazing video!
Don't forget Kharkiv is second largest city in Ukraine and that means it is an important transport node
Basically a must in order for any force to keep the Don. That is why it is surprising how small the fight was in 1941.
Part of me thinks it should the “battle of izyum” which was as important rail hub today as it was in WW2. But it’s in the Kharkiv oblast so it makes sense.
Izium was a part for the Battle of Kharkiv. Or do you think Ukraine lost the Battle for Kharkiv when it lost Izium?
Wow, very informative!
Your content is so good.
Tbh, I have doubts on naming the Russo-Ukrainian clash over the Kharkov/Kharkiv as 2 separate battles. I suppose that we could label it as a single battle with 3 different phases, just like it was in the WW2; the first phase is attack of the one side, the second is a stalemate and the third is an opponents' counterattack.
The logic here is at the beginning of the War Ukraine fought a defensive action within the city limits of Kharkiv. In September they fought to completely liberate the entirety of Kharkiv Oblast. I believe they should both carry the name "Kharkiv" in relation to the Battle of Kharkiv, and as the Kharkiv Counter-Offensive.
That's too linier
I mean, that doesn't really reflect the sequence of events.
Days 1-4: Russia attempts to storm Kharkiv city, but is pushed back to outskirts and suburbs in the north.
May: Russia is pushed back further to the border with a defensive depth of
@@JohnSmith-pm3ew Well, indeed, it does suits well.
Nah. In spring the goal was to take over the city. But in summer, russians tried to outflank Kramatorsk from Izium
Do you intend to make a video about the entire war so far (or after its conclusion) in the style of your ww2 videos, with divisions and frontlines and everything?
Great subject and presentation.
Great work!!!!!
Well... what can I say. In Universal Century year 0079, Operation Odessa was a major Earth Federation Forces counteroffensive aimed at the Principality of Zeon forces occupying the north coast of the Black Sea...
LoGH fans watch Eastory? What a shocker.
Anyone in 2024 while the new battle of Kharkiv is happening?
Nice ... thank you bro!
6:35
Thank you for this hint!
I'll consider that in 30 years
I remember seeing documentaries from Vice about the Donbass in 2016.
I did not realize the gravity then
You forgot to include Crimea in the map of Ukraine.
Great summary of Kharkiv’s historical and strategic significance
“This is Ukraine”
*includes crimea*
This is why I’m subbed.
You should ask what people who live there think ;)
@@NeuroDriveLP Kinda hard to do because its currently under russia occupation
@@NeuroDriveLP russia is kinda famous for rigging poles and poisoning the opposition…
It will be very hard to know for sure.
For what we know, people could be feeling like Slovakia/Poland in WW2
based
@@RK-cj4oc i am pretty sure most the people there are in favor of Russia same goes for donesk and luhansk maybe not so much kershon or zaportzia
Kharkiv was also the first capital of the Ukrainian SSR in contrast to Kiev, wich was held by the Ukraine's People's Republic, independent from Moscow. It's currently also Ukraine's 2nd largest city. If Russia were to capture the city, they would most likely proclaim it to be the capital of their "Novorossija" project.
Такого проекта не существует
@@user-jn1kr1xo4l Noworossija was present many times in Russian propaganda, they may not use the name itself, but the concept is the same.
@@user-jn1kr1xo4l Novorossiya was a confederation of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) in Eastern Ukraine, both of which are under the control of pro-Russian separatists.
Новороссия была конфедерацией самопровозглашенных Донецкой Народной Республики (ДНР) и Луганской Народной Республики (ЛНР) на востоке Украины, обе из которых находятся под контролем пророссийских сепаратистов.
@@Maximmuss_ ни разу не слышал об этом, да и звучит довольно бредово. Да и сейчас нет разговоров о создании Новороссии, территории, подконтрольные России, просто присоеднили в качестве обычных областей
@@chaosXP3RT но сейчас ДНР и ЛНР не существуют(с точки зрения России), они стали российскими областями
once again great video
i love your content, it's among the very best on youtube
keep it up
This video about to get some renewed interest...
So much for not being able to take it directly
A year later, the Russian launch an attack to retake Kharviv😂...