Up On The Roof, Ukrainians Survey Kharkiv Ruins
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- The northern Saltivka district of Kharkiv resembles a ghost town, with residential apartment blocks and schools heavily damaged or destroyed. RFE/RL went up on the roof of one residential block and spoke to residents who have lived through the hammering of the area by Russian forces.
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Thank you for uploading this.
When this abomination started I tried to find a reliable source of information on the internet. I remember how I was listening Radio Free Europe during Ceausescu time in Romania. Not to loud, because walls have ears, and if a neighbor reported you for listening the radio some "nice" guys from the secret service (Securitatea) would make you a lot of trouble. Beating you was the easiest one.
I found you again after 33 years. I did subscribed and watch you daily.
I live in one of the post Soviet country. We have exactly the same buildings and houses. It's so scary to see all of these destruction. I feel like it's in my country. Russia could do it to any 15 country. Pray for brave ukranian people.
The #russianTerroristState is no longer in a position to do this to any other country for a very long time after the Ukrainian *Gods Of War* have removed so many enemy soldiers and weapons of war from the #russianWarCriminals inventory.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 💪
#FightLikeUkrainians 🇺🇦 💪
Which one?
All the needless destruction brought on by the barbarians from Russia will never be forgotten!!
@T. Shortte ruSSia is a fascist country, Putin is the new Hitler, Putin turned Russians to a garbage of humanity, I completely agree with my (Czech) government, no VISAS for Russians, Russian minority is a safety risk, you never know when a dictator comes to "protect" them...
@T. Shortte link to verified sources of genocide? Also reported for promoting genocide and terrorism
It has already been forgotten by Russians
@T. Shortte How about you look up what genocide is. How about you provide any source for your claim?
@@bernhardstil6128 heh, @ T.Shortte was challenged by some reasonable arguments, but stays silent, waiting for the notes from his political commissars 😂
The russians must pay a high price.
I hope.
I hope everry day..
Vendetta..
Wishes from Austria 👍
When America pays a price for Vietnam , Iraq and so on . Oh wait ?! Yeah nobody will pay nothing ;) Russian power for you all 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
@@HALTSMAULALLLER - wow. aren't you a certified jerk!?!
I think most of us will agree that Russia should have never started this war. The discipline of the Russian forces is abysmal. Russia cannot win this war. They should withdraw from Ukrainian territory, and sign an armistice, and pay war reparations.
The Problem is , that Putler
Had NUKLEAR WEAPONS.
RUSSAN IS NOT A DEMOKRATIE..
THIS IS DIKTATUR..
Well, the four regions are now annexed by Russia, so the war is over now. If Zelensky tries anything, I am afraid Kiev will face the worst Russia can do.
@@subhankarbaral9236 I sincerely hope, for Russia’s sake, they can reform their army. I think everyone can see their army is so riddled with systemic issues- chain of command problems, discipline, logistical problems(basic supplies) military training, corruption, etc, etc. No where is the basic need for reform of the Russian government more apparent than in this conflict.
@@subhankarbaral9236 Russian bot
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I never loved ruzzia. I've never been to Ukraine 🇺🇦. I will Never forgive ruzzia either. I'm so sorry you and your country are going thru this!😥
I actually used be pretty russophobic thanks to growing up in the late cold war. I eventually kinda got over it around age 30, but it's back in full force now.
Nobody in Russia cares what you love 🇷🇺
@@pablodelsegundo9502 we don't like you either. btw not all people support situation, though you said about hating whole country
@@pablodelsegundo9502 phobia is fear, but all i feel towards ruzki is disgust.
Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌🍀💛💙
I support Ukraine. I support a FREE Ukraine. Glory to the TRUE Hero's of Ukraine. Slava Ukraine.
I have (or had) a friend from Kharkiv, but I have had no news from her since mid-April. Answering to me who said "I hope this craziness will end soon", her last message was "I hope too!" Since that, no news!
Let us hope it's still *have* and she's just been unable to communicate.
I hope you find your friend well, truly. I too had friends in war zones from whom I never heard again. I hope you will not be like me.
When you despair, it is good to find hope around you wherever you can. It is good to hold on to hope and know you can believe in the people around you. You and all those like you will make it through this. Believe in the people around you and help them to hold hope and believe in others. Know your strength and help people see strength in themselves by being strong for them. Help others to be strong for each other.
I do not pray often, but I will pray for you and your friend and the people of this video and all the people effected by this tragedy. I will pray that all willing and able souls do what they can to prevent future tragedy and repair the damage from this tragedy.
How can any of us ever forgive Putin and his minions…..NEVER 😢
Never forgive, never forget!
"Russia isn't a country. It's a tyrant." Well said.
This is so awful!
💙💛 SLAVA UKRAINI!! 💙💛
Love from Portugal. 🌻
Somehow I doubt that Ukraine will continue to let Russia shell from Russian territory with impunity much longer.
till now its was MADE POSSIBLE by the Germany
Dont underestimate what Germany's silence can do to the war ! :(
I have a STRANGE feeling in those 7months that if its something that doesnt fitt to the picture ....then that is Germany
Maybe...up to 50% of the ukrainian deaths are the GERMANY's work here
But this will CHANGE : '' The war is the father of all things '' after all
If something is REALLY hurting me to this war....THAT IS GERMANY ! :(
Even if the war ends... we will REMAIN to live with that POLITICAL CYNIC MONSTER that is Germany :(
I hope that gentleman, Mr Serhiy, knows the crying is a natural way for the body to cope with the enormous stress that he is experiencing. I hope his stress level dissipates once the #russianBarbarian tyrants are unable to make rocket attacks on his home anymore.
VIVA President Zelenskyy he is a HERO!!
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦.
Glory to the BRAVE HEROES 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦.
Ukraine will win this war!!!
Russia needs to pay for every stone out of place because of this war
Of course
Will pay hard for this invasion... Plenty
Generations will suffer for this sick mind
Worse nation from the world... Isolated complete they will be
How can they ever pay for all the innocent blood they spilled? Those bastards need to burn in hell.
Im so sorry to see this man.
Looks like my father...( White hair)
Thats 80 Years ago ?
My father was born at this time.
SHAME ON PUTIN. IM ANGRY
Wishes from Austria 👍
I hope onlly the best ..
Tears in my eyes..
N.c.more
I “respected “ and “loved” russia, but all changed on February 24th.. for what they did and still are doing to my native land. It will never be forgotten and forgiven..
oh man they have been doing that like for centuries )
@@wonigu yeah you’re right though. The history runs deeps and it is centuries of oppression and russian occupation on Ukrainian soil.. I guess I didn’t expect to see such blatant acts of aggression from them in my life time...
@@GreenDope1 you must be the Ukrainian. That's sad for the Ukrainians, but I didn't mean exactly the Ukrainian soil, but Russian and Soviet history. I need to admit I said it to judge your 'respect and love to the Russians before February 24th'. Nothing has actually been changed. Nothing at all. They did it many times for many. They did it for centuries before Feb 24. C'est la vie.
@@wonigu I am. And it’s true, the Soviet history is tarnished with bloodshed perpetrated by russian occupation of other countries, Ukraine, the Baltic’s, Poland just to name a few. I’m actually judging myself now because of those words I said in brackets. I’m ashamed now, that I once held Russia in high esteem.
HAVE PEACEFUL COUNTRY...
The Russian Oligarchs and Adolf Putlier should be forced to pay for any all damages to the Ukraine 🇺🇦.
What a senseless war.
When this is all over, we in the West WILL help you rebuild. What is new will never erase the pain of what has been lost--there's not a thing on earth worth more than an innocent life--but the polished jewel Ukraine will become will make Russians gasp with envy.
Post war, there'll be so many Ukrainian/Russian broken families emerging as a result of this conflict. To have your loved ones both betray and not believe you in your most critical time of need, for them to ignorantly refuse to acknowledge that it is their country (Russia) which is hurting you (Ukraine). I would be so angry and bitter, there would be no forgiveness towards them whatsoever.
I can give little else but money and prayer. Stay strong, everyone. Never forget what their leaders have forced upon us. Russia and those responsible within it will pay for this! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
The meaningless devastation...😳😢 For what? Why? Envy?
Greed!
I believe it's envy. Ukraine was progressing, yes , still a long way to go, but was better than Russia, Putin couldn't handle that, thats why the destruction.
Referendum in Belgorod to join USA coming soon.
500000 used to live here, Now its a ghost town.
Kharkiv was once known as Kharkov/Charkow during WW2. Kharkiv was one of the most important strategic points probably only after Moscow itself, and was much fought over 1941-44. The city changed occupiers between the Wehrmacht and the Red army at least three times. 80 years later we are seeing the unfortunate phenomenon of history repeating itself yet again, as whoever holds Kharkiv probably effectively hold Ukraine itself.
It is insulting and very hurtful that people think we Americans would bomb a place!! And to do so in an unprovoked attack!! OMG!!! America, my country has many faults but killing innocent people -NO!! I served in the Military for America and that is truly a knife in my heart.... I am so sorry that these people's lives have been destroyed, it was done with malice and disregard for any of them... russia you just earned another strike...
It isn't really relevant here, and should be discussed on it's own terms, but America has committed atrocities and intentionally bombed civilian centers in plenty of conflicts before too
Ever heard of World War 2?
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And they say they went there to liberate these people. Disgusting
Russian soldiers who are captured / surrendered should be "offered" the opportunity to clean up this mess in exchange for being allowed to stay there and not be sent back to a certain execution.
What an all-around disaster this war is.
It is a bitter thought that it could be worse. But it could, you still see pets. They haven't all been eaten. Small consolation, I know.
ukraine will be built again however lives wont😥
And the trauma lasts too.
When WHY? has no acceptable answer.
America is bombing them from Belgorod, does he even hear wtf he's saying? Jesus people are sad man, sad times all around
Unfortunately for the russians, God is watching.
Taping may not be a good way to fix leaking roofs. Poor innocent victims of Putin's pointless aggression and war.
Revenge for these attocities
Do they have water and electricity? The fk they're going to do in -30 degrees?
¡¡¡¡Reconstruireis vuestras ciudades!!!!
Abrazad la esperanza!!!!
Nada conseguirá Rusia contra vosotros!!!!
Rusia no os robará vuestro Ucrania!!!
Todo es Ucrania!!!!
Victoria y Gloria para Ucrania!!!!
GLORIA UCRANIA.!!!!!!
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Didn’t the Ukraine’s realize what Russia in capable of?
Capable of terrorism? ya we all know that
NATO should do the same with Pootin’s palaces!!! Destroy them ,
And escalate things badly? I don’t think so
Bechtel will repair ukraine.
😅😅😅🤦♂️
In 200 years?
😁
More of the egomaniac man-child Pootin's "terror tantrums".
Ukraine should take Belgarod when this is over...
The world see’s Russia as disgusting but it’s a small few
🇷🇺🤝💤 24.02.2022 - Украина без нацистов русофобов кричащих москоляку на гиляку, без геноцида русских.. < без натоорды
After putins last speech, russia is done
he looks like the kind of nut that would believe in a one-party system
Any Russian soldier who would point a cannon at an apartment building full of civilians is a war criminal imo. I have been struck by just how cold, brutal and calloused the Russian soldiers seem to be. Listen to some of their intercepted phone calls when they're talking to their loved ones. One soldier describes how he slit a civilian's throat open. His rationale? "When am I ever going to get a chance to do this again?" He wanted to see what it felt like to kill someone. Others describe raping, torturing and murdering openly like it's no big deal. I would call it animalistic, bestial, psychopathic or even genocidal behavior. They detest Ukrainians for no good reasons. Stalin almost killed the Ukrainians off in 1932. He deliberately denied them food and 4 million Ukrainians died.
Привет из Мариуполя - из новой квартиры а старую разбомбили азовцы
The Ukrainian army has attacked a refugee convoy in the eastern region of Kharkov, killing over 30 people. Those killed in the artillery bombardment included children. The emergency services are unable to access the bodies, as shelling from Kiev’s forces continues. The republic’s health ministry stated that seven other people were injured, including two children who lost their parents in the shelling. The Ukrainian army knew exactly who they were shooting at, as they had allegedly used drones to track down the refugee vehicle convoy and were intentionally aiming at civilians.
Russia should not have invaded Ukraine. Then there would be no dead people.
Hey Y’all reported the above comment from a Putin Boi, click „Report Comment -> Misinformation” and after a few reports UA-cam removes „Z” Boi copy-pastes
Kremlin disinformation troll. Earn those rubles, LIAR
Ah here comes another Putin bot
All the 'refugees' are Russian males of fighting age and they are all heading away from, not to, Mordor 😏 oh and Kharkiv is not a republic or an 'annexed' Oblast so this report is C*p right through
Ukraine economy and infrastructure getting decimated and people of ukraine saying - "yep it was all worth the request to join NATO"
This war has nothing to do with Ukraine's request to join NATO
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Most braindead and ignorant take in this comment section, reported for promoting terrorism
So if a country wants to join an alliance it's right for a neighboring to bomb it? And what has destroying hospitals, schools, maternity homes, cultural heritage and cutting off male genitals to do with a country joining NATO? There was never a definite decision made for Ukraine joining NATO.
southpole, you are *wrong.* But then when did any Putrid supporters ever care about _truth_ or accuracy?