20 May: Fooled & Outplayed! Ukrainians Set Up A DEADLY TRAP IN KRYNKY | 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 eight-hundred-seventeen day of the war.
Day 817: May 20
Today, there is a lot of news from the Kherson direction.
In light of the recent liberation of the island of Nestryga, the Russians were forced to divert forces from the already challenging Ukrainian foothold in Krynky. This shift further implicated their efforts to finally deal with the Ukrainians, who had been holding their ground for months despite the odds. The Ukrainians have recently developed and refined new tactics to create even more problems for the Russians in the region.
In recent weeks, the Ukrainians have maintained the initiative in the region. Their army Spokeswoman Nataliya Humenyuk emphasized that Russian forces are unable to use armored vehicles for assaults on Krynky anymore due to heavy equipment losses which is a direct result of the local Ukrainian electronic warfare and drone superiority and the better coordination between their drone and artillery units in the region. She noted that these factors have forced the Russians to change their tactics, now resorting to daily light infantry assaults near Krynky, which result in heavy casualties.
The ongoing Russian struggle to eliminate the Ukrainian bridgehead has resulted in the dismissal of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoev, commander of the 18th Combined Arms Army, by the Russian Ministry of Defense. His removal was due to his failure to recapture the lost territory around Krynky. Anticipating the disruptions caused by this leadership change, the Ukrainians seized the opportunity to expand their presence and intensify their efforts in and around the village.
In an effort to compensate for their lack of real success, the Russians have repeatedly claimed they have cleared Krynky of all Ukrainian forces. As you may remember, this included several attempts to raise a Russian flag in the ruins around Krynky as proof of that, which led only to the destruction of the personnel involved in these operations. Ukrainians decided to prove that they could not only do this better but also give this action a more meaningful purpose, so they started to deliver and put Ukrainian flags by using drones. This enabled them to reach hard-to-get places and preserve the valuable lives of their soldiers. Again, using drone technology to their advantage, the Ukrainians started putting flags in multiple places along the east bank of the Dnipro River.
The first instance of this tactic was a direct response to one such Russian attempt around Krynky that was followed by a claim that the village was now under Russian control. In reaction, Ukrainian drone operators dropped a flag in the middle of a field near the settlement, knowing the Russian commanders would send troops to remove it by any means. Attempting to do so in the open field meant certain death for those sent on this mission. The Ukrainian flag stayed for a long time due to multiple failed Russian attempts to take it down.
Building on this tactic, Ukrainian fighters decided to take this tactic up a notch and started putting flags on higher objects which are very hard to reach. The first such case can be seen in the following geolocated footage from Krynky, which shows how a flag is positioned on a water pump to provoke a reaction from the Russians. Such actions push Russian forces to try to remove these flags as quickly as possible either by sending their valuable FPV drones to blow them up, an often challenging task, especially on the first try, or, in most cases, by sending troops to do it manually, disregarding their life which is in constant danger while doing it.
Encouraged by the success of this tactic, Ukrainians began employing it in more villages along the Russian side of the river. Geolocated footage from Kozachi Laheri highlights just how dangerous this can be. As seen in the previous instances, Ukrainians typically place flags on high-ground objects with good visibility, like chimneys and water pumps. This time, they enhanced their tactic further by setting a deadly trap. A drone operator first lands an FPV drone without a flag on top of a water pump, aiming to arouse Russian suspicion. When Russian commanders send a soldier to investigate, he begins climbing to inspect the object. Meanwhile, the Ukrainians use another drone to monitor the situation...
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Just FYI, the English term for those structures is "water tower" not "water pump".
@@MyFiddlePlayer I prefer the term "water pump of doom for orcs".
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"This shift further impaired their efforts..." rather than "implicated" at the 0:12 mark :) great video btw!
Donbas: team deathmatch
Kherson: capture the flag
Take no prisoners comrades
Brilliant. Play ON.
GOD DAMNIT! TAKE MY UPVOTE! 🤣🤣
And Bilhirod/Kharkiv is conquest! 😂
Edit: Now all we need to know is, what is Luhansk! 🤔
@@chloeholmes4641 Skirmiches ?
First-rate Ukrainian trolling with flag planting.
@@Mighty_Shovel it is pretty weird to joke around while good people are fighting for their freedom.
@@good-russian What can Ivan do when he has nothing but vodka to drown in?
MUGA.
Joined this thread 3 weeks ago. Welcome Ivan Shovel !
@@good-russian you think it’s a joke???
Turns out, Russians and Ukrainians were playing Capture the flag all along
Extreme CTF, where the consequences are death!
@adamk.7177 pretty much 😅
Except the fact that Ukrainians are smart enough to not care about a possible Russian flag in their territory. Pride is costly.
getting the order to climb up a tower and find out what package an enemy army has left you there is one mission no one would want ..
the russian contempt for the lives of their own men is shocking
But you gotta admit, it is funny as!
Orcs playing rock, paper, scissors on who's going to remove the Ukrainian flag, what a position to be in.
@@ChuckAmadi That sounds like a very Orcish thing to do though...
It's not shocking, if you know the enemy. That's standard operating procedure.
Russians defeated by taunting.
They learned nothing from Back to the Future and Marty McFly being goaded by calling him a chicken.
Nor the fight between Scott Pilgrim and Evil Ex #2.
@@protorhinocerator142 A very unjustifiably proud people. It would be funny if it weren't so sad. What are they so proud of?
I know, right!
the king sends his pawns while he hides behind the ranks
@@AstroGremlinAmerican They are world champions in drinking vodka, thats something !
Well, unfortunately for the russians, they have no place in Ukraine.
Thanks for keeping us informed ❤
They make fine fertiliser.
Russians are native to Ukraine. If anyone doesn't want to leave in peace, they are welcome to migrate.
@@gerryhouska2859wonderful world too
Ukraine is russian, lol
No place anywhere west of the Urals.
I couldn't help laughing this whole report thinking of the Ukrainian drone operators laughing watching this, exploiting the childishness of the russians who don't care anything about their soldiers. Imagine being sent to your death for a flag. I can see Ukrainians are going to have a lot of fun with this - russians not so much. You'd think they'd be embarrassed.
Russians are so ashamed of themselves, they don't know when to be really ashamed of themselves.
Russians are SO used to being enbarrased, its just another day in russia !!
Embarrassment requires some semblance of humility, which russians have none of.
A country that has a flag with a chicken on it can never beat one with a fork!
But that's no ordinary chicken. You don't see many 2 headed chickens.
@@beachbum77979 just another symbol stolen by the russian..two headed eagle has nothing to do with russia.
@@beachbum77979 two heads make better soup
😂
Fried in sunflower seed oil
Moths can't ignore the burning light bulb!
When Ukrainians play "Capture The Flag", they don't mess around.
It's a reverse variation of capture the flag. You plant the flag and then defend it from the opposition.
No, rather since Russians are masochists that like to play this sort of extreme version of capture the flag, Ukraine is simply being a good host and sccustoming to them.
It's like a tournament that's unreal
This is just hardcore find-the-parcel. You should see their version of hop-scotch, now that involves an anti-tank mine or two.
Great episode thank you !
❤ and support for UA 🇨🇦
I know, right!
I can't help but wonder if the Ukrainians ever thought Krynky would play out like this, so many months after the initial incursion. I thought crossing the Dnipro was a bad idea, but I was wrong!
I bet there are only a select few there at any given time just to keep up the appearances.
They propably paid a high price for their presence.
It's always a good idea to go where the enemy least expects you...
@@johnmcorigin2389 Maybe, but the artillery from across the river has taken out a lot of hardware trying to push them out.
@@johnmcorigin2389 Losses are unavoidable in a war. But considering the small patch, I can't imagine more than a few dozen people being there at any given time. With that in mind, the losses can't be higher, than, at the worst case scenario, a couple hundred. This ties down 70 000-90 000 Russian soldiers, the overwhelming majority of whom could be sent to fight on active frontlines otherwise. So, it's worth it.
I wasn't aware that trolling is now a valid military tactic.
Always has been…
theres some nice examples from WW1&2 too..
Always has been. Make your enemy look weak, and you strong is a valid psychological weapon
US nation anthem is about how the flag was still there so been a thing for a few hundred years at least.
Do you like trolling? Maybe you have a future career in psy ops...
Boobitrapping flag/dissident posters is a tactic used in many conflicts - the IRA deployed it in the North vs British patrols.
Ukraine definitely hold the moral high ground and have a sovereign right to remain democratic and free. 🇺🇦🇺🇦S❤️U🇺🇦🇺🇦
It really doesn't take much to have the moral high ground over Putin's Russia.
@@nocx4592even an anthill has a higher moral ground than Putin's Russia
How's the Kiddie Porn Exports going big Guy? Sold any under-age girls lately? THAT and all the other Corrupt Filth the West Russians have been peddling is the Moral Low Ground...
Ukraine isn't a democratic country
But Zellenskt's term is over... and no election so he's a dictator now... I say this coz his approval rating is 17% and if they have an election he's getting kicked out....democratic and free my a$$
When the enemy is politicly motivated to act...
Reporting from Ukraine, Subscribed because your videos are always awesome!
Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦
Oklahoma USA 🇺🇦🇺🇲
americaaaa! fuck yeah!
@@aemi_saWhat? I know it's difficult, but can you clarify please?
Please make sure Ukraine won't be stabbed in the back again and vote blue down the ballot?
@pseudonym745
Hä? It is just a call.
@@pseudonym745it came from a comedy movie. Where team america takes on the evil north koreans. the song playing in the background says that
AFU is wasting good flags. An old toilet seat would do the same and have the orcs fighting one another to see who gets to claim it.
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Tbf, flags aren't really that expensive to manufacture. Just bring out the cheapest pieces of cloth you can grab, dye it, and you're gucci.
LOL . Very true
Probably too heavy for the drone.
Well this a hilarious real capture the flag game.😅
No respawning when you lose. Although the Russians don't mind wasting another life.
I think continued activity south of Kerson is also very clever because the Russians have to keep troops there with long supply lines.
The Ukrainian's are up to something in Kherson - Krinky is keeping the Russians distracted and guessing 😁
Very versatile drones!
Go home, Russians. Slava Ukraini!!
They really are the second strongest army in Ukraine.
So why Ukraine lost 20% of territory fighting with the second army in Ukraine?
@kastnoka1274
Ukraine recaptured 60% of it.
RU just sends meat waves, hard to fix it.
@@kastnoka1274 because land is a resource, and the ukrainians would rather give up a bit of land than thousands of extra lives
Love the plant a flag tactic!
Brilluant tactic
This flags a new deadly tactical weapon that of fluttering yellow and blue causing the enemy to see and feel red.
Ukraine is like a matador.
Unfortunately for the ruzzians, I want say it's a trap but it was a trap!
Thanks you RFU for the report, Слава Україні! Слава Героям! 🇺🇦✊
🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦
HEROYAM SLAVA
good useful important vital information.
wishing you continued success with the flags
Bless Ukraine and Bless the AFU
My heart is breaking for the peaceful people of Ukraine.
May Ukraine have all defense systems to protect itself possible
May Ukraine retake all its land
saint javelin
#CrimeaIsUkraine
saint Himars
#WhatWeAreFightingfor
#Ukraine #War #Ctrl_Z
Great reporting as always 🫡
This is weaponozed gas-lighting, and the Russians are too petty to not fall for it 🤣
It's trolling. Gaslighting is when a narcissistic abuser tells you that you're the crazy one.
Ah, yes. The good ol’ Eddie Izzard “but-do-you-have-a-flag” tactic.
I wonder if they'll use the 'Cake or Death' tactic next? Knowing Russians, they'll choose 'or Death'
@@adamk.7177 Having learned tank maneuvers from Dr. Heimlich…yes.
"We will parachute in with fantastic makeup!"
Kinda hits home this days...
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.
Masterful! 😂😂😂😂
Russian Colonel: Look Lt. Bylatsky, command has sent us a step by step strategy to chase the Ukrainians from Kherson.
Lt. Bylatsky: OK, sir.
Colonel: Now we need your unit to --- what the hell is that?! A Ukrainian flag in the middle of the no-man's land! This cannot stand!
Lt. Bylatsky: It's standing right there, sir.
Colonel: Screw the plan (throws papers in the air)! If Shoigu sees this, he'll send us all to StormV! Quickly, Lt.! Send 5 men out there without any air support or artillery fire to retrieve that flag!
Lt. Bylatsky: Uh...OK, sir...
3 weeks later.
Colonel: What happened to all our men?! Why are there so many Ukrainian flags everywhere?!
Lt. Bylatsky: You know, we could just send drones to blow up the flags, sir.
Colonel: (Grabs collar) Are you insane??? One FPV drone is worth more than 5 troops! We can't justify this sacrifice to command! Quickly, Lt! (Points dramatically) Send more men to climb exposed flags before Solotov posts about it on Twitter!
Lt. Bylatsky: Umm, yes sir. (Am I in a Monty Python LARP?)
"(Am I in a Monty Python LARP?)"
Russia is.
Bylatsky
Brilliant!!!!!!!! When idiots have huge egos, you can play them, forcing them to OVER PAY for Twitter….I mean, risk troops for no tactical gains 🤣
Nice crossover reference!
The deadliest game of capture the flag
Excellent tactics, thank you for your work 👍👍👍
Slava Ukraini
Heroyam Slava !
Forget the phrase “Like moths to a flame”, thanks to the ingenious Ukrainians it’s been replaced by “Like orcs to a Ukraine flag”. 🙂
How undisciplined the Ruzzians have demonstrated with their behavior. No wonder there is a good likelihood they will lose the war. Slava Ukraini!
Heroyam slava!
They already lost when they started this war.
They will lose ? they have already lost time is not Ruzzians side, Putin stepping up his threats of nukes means one thing he no longer has faith in his own military to win so he is going to take the cowards approach and use are last resort counter measure to win.
It was always unwinnable. russia lacks the logistics for true warfare vs a near peer adversary that is large enough so they can trade land for time.
russia can go only as deep as their train tracks allow and stretch it a little bit with trucks.
Ukraine winning this eventually was always going to happen, unless they gave up and/or the west miraculously stopped support.
Bombing civilian targets to break their will of resistance is russias idea of making Ukranians give up, but it's not working. Because that never really works.
Stopping the wests support through key agents in place is a house of cards that was fragile and a low percentage play. We see it failing. Although trump being re-elected could change that.
But Ukraine would still fight, Europe would still support and the time window when US help was critical to get artillery shells is passing.
they lost when they failed to capture Kyiv
Yeah, I never could figure out the logic of the flag placement; but if it forces the Russians back, then place it behind them...in a known mine field
MUGA!!👊👊
Sorry not using that phrase given the MAGA crowd are largely responsible for the USA delays in approving aid.
Maga!!
❤🇺🇦 flag cheekiness 🇺🇦
cheeki breeki bled
Wow this trolling contest is turning quite deadly.
The orcs are sitting ducks and dead ducks
Russia is going to have really bad year.... 🇳🇱❤🇺🇦
just bizar how they try to get those flags, crazy
Their false ego, forces them to try and remove it, incurring great (hopefully) losses.
@@davidr3382 This has me giddy. It's a 4th grade prank and the Russians are falling for it.
Brilliant.
Use metal detectors for mines
@@davidr3382 Not to get too heavy, but the entire country of Ukraine is like a flag to be captured so the backward country can "win."
@@protorhinocerator142 it eeminds me of multilayer wolfenstein game, with Capture the flag.... i am almost in disbelief these people are so dumb.
Thanks, I am proud to have supported Ukraine, the AFU and their amazing people from day one, I will continue to do so till victory. SLAVA UKRAYINI!! HEROYAM SLAVA!! ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА. СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ 💪🙏💙💛💙💛🤘🤟❤
30% of Russian Special Operation is in defence and being eliminated as the Russian's concentrate men. 😮
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!
Unfortunately for the Russians...
actually it is not bad fortune. the whole thing is just a very poor decision.
This is wonderful reporting!!! Many thanks to you and your team!! I am a Patreon supporter AND I have ordered 3 times from your store, and been delighted every time by the quick and more than satisfactory response!! Keep up the great work!! Slava Ukraini!! Heroyam slava!!!
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💛
USYK WINS!
Friendship 🎁
Taunting! TEXAS LOVES IT!!!
3:00 Your English is so good now that I rarely get to comment, but that's a "water tower" rather than a "water pump".
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😂😂😂, the Ukrainians have the russians playing deadly paintball. 😂
Thank you for the great videos! We look forward to them every morning.
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This is creative!
Flag mines, drone dropped flag mines
This made me think of an expression I first heard in America, "play stupid games, win silly prizes"
Russians stupidly chasing Ukrainian flags, win high velocity Ukrainian lead!
Weirdly gunning how Russia forsaken its soldiers to remove a flag…. Glory to Ukraine
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Thank you!
Are they playing Capture the Flag with the Russians 😅😅😅
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nice work.
Jagga jagga!
Imagine being sent to die for a piece of colored cloth.
Thank you
Putting up a Ukrainian flag is like putting cheese in a trap. They follow the beautiful smell of freedom they can't have like in the cartoons.
Putin is the embodiment of Sisyphus: bade by Hades to run the boulder up the hill and down again and repeat, repeat. He cannot escape: eventually people will figure out he is a crazy person and he will be gone.
But how much more damage will he do to both nations before that finally happens...
@@AtholAndersonand Putin leaving the office probably wouldn't end the war. Depends on who would take his place.
@@RabbitShirak And the Russians will probably take the wrong lesson, "he did alright, now we just have to improve a lil bit" and the same game of chairs goes on with more dead people on both sides...
@@RabbitShirak will putins lackeys follow their master if he left office or would they try and save themselves?
Thank you for your great reporting and videos. Slava Ukraini 🙏 🇺🇦 💙💛💕❤️🇨🇦
Thanks, Reporting from Ukraine.
"...in other news, the Russian invaders in Ukraine, today lost another 1500 men while trying to capture flags".
Slava Ukraine Heroyam Slava 💛🇺🇦💙🇺🇦💚🇮🇪
🟦🟨Razom do Peremohi!🇺🇦🔱Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🔱
It must mess with their minds
Slava Ukraini!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Ukrainian version of Sheldon Cooper's 'Fun with flags' 😂
Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦
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Slava Ukraine
Hello dear commander Valery Zaluzhnyi. Thank you for the report. Love you all and take care.
Slava Ukrainie
Slava UKRAINE
Imagine how pretty the multicoloured Red Square minarets would look with yellow and blue flags on top of them.
Slava UKRAINE.
Thanks for the update!
flag warfare lmao, incredible
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*❤❤Ukraine❤❤*
Thanks for the great info...brings a smile
To All, with greatest respect, wake up! ❤
Really 😎 cool! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💙💛
Russia tried stretching the frontline and got stretched themselves. 👏🙏💛💙🇺🇦