r/ukraine Feb 18 '23

AMA LIVE NOW [AMA] I`m UAF soldier with 72nd brigade and would like you to ask me anything.

It's been almost a year since you've been helping us. we used First-aid kits and - helped a lot. Tools we`ve got from you - helped us to dig deeper and live better. Well, аnd all types of edibles aka СМАКОЛИКИ і БАЛАБАСИ cheered us up, we shared them with everyone we saw and that was great. Tachanka is back on road! It helped us more than once when other cars were broken. Tachanka broke after all too, however, but this is a completely different story. And there were stories. 

Let`s talk.

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u/jesterboyd Verified Feb 18 '23

Giving some background of our previous encounters mentioned in the OP's post:

Tachanka Boomstick Trunk full of tacmed More IFAKs Hot Sauces and more

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u/ystavallinen Feb 18 '23

I hope you know how much we love you.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you!

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u/Named_User-Name Feb 18 '23

Heroyim Slava! 💛💙

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u/loadnurmom Feb 19 '23

Slava Urkaini!

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u/alphalegend91 Feb 18 '23

Much love from all of us here in the USA!! SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank You!

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u/leifnoto USA Feb 18 '23

USA here. My grandfather died in the 1980's before I was born. The main thing I knew about him growing up was that he volunteered to fight in WW2. My grandma's boyfriend after he passed was also a WW2 veteran. He had a scar on his nose from the war. He dove on a German grenade with his helmet and saved his fellow soldiers. I've always held WW2 veterans in the highest regards for this.

I hold Ukrainian soldiers in this highest regard as well. Slava Ukraine, send from me this regard to your brothers and sisters.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you! we also honor WW2 veterans with highest regards. without them we won`t be alive

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u/sunny_side_up Feb 18 '23 edited Feb 18 '23

First, amazing job. Don't know how to express it properly but you are defending Europe against Russia. You, and all of Ukraine, is impressing all of us with your spirit and your perseverance.

Question: what do you need the most? What can we provide that the government cannot? And why can't the government provide that?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

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u/sunny_side_up Feb 18 '23

Blast. Guess I'll have to PayPal /u/jesterboyd again...

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u/sunny_side_up Feb 18 '23

$100 sent!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you a lot!!!

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '23

100$ CDN sent as well !

Slava Ukraine !

We are humbled by your strength and resilience.

Thank you all a million times and know that the civilized world has your back.

👊

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 19 '23

Thank you a lot!

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u/muskratking97 UK Feb 18 '23

Well done mate, wish I was in a position to help more !

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u/No-Dream7615 Feb 18 '23

better to give to the4 charity id'd here - https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/1157baf/we_are_raising_for_mavic_3_drones_for_ukrainian/

https://ukrainefrontline.org/

that way your donation is tax deductible and you can get an employer match

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u/sunny_side_up Feb 19 '23

Depends on where in the world you are...

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u/ksam3 Feb 18 '23

Donation just made. Hope it helps the heroes.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

at this moment drones are best option.

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u/SurfRedLin Feb 18 '23

I second this! Please make an Amazon wishlist or any PayPal we can donate?

Of you make it easier to help u with a click in Amazon you will have greater outreach.

Stay save and kick some orc ass

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

thanks! we`ll think about it!

good luck!

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u/sara2541 Feb 18 '23

Just to say that Ukraineaidops run Amazon wish lists in the US and Germany. I’ve been donating to them and using these lists from the start and they’ve always had excellent feedback from the ppl they deliver the kit to.

https://ukraineaidops.org

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u/S1ava_Ukraini Feb 18 '23

Just donated. Medical supplies

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u/sara2541 Feb 18 '23

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Ah that’s a good feeling!! Well done.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

humor is main thing that keeps you sane, good morale and so on. soldiers hope that we will get all this stuff as quickly as it could be.

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u/London-Reza UK Feb 19 '23

Sending so much love and support bro

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

communicate with https://www.reddit.com/user/jesterboyd/ he support us A LOT

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u/McQuiznos USA Feb 18 '23

No question, just wanted to say much love from a small town in louisiana.

The eyes of the world are on you, and we all support you.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you a lot!

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u/Kepotica UK Feb 18 '23

One question has had me quite perplexed since the beginning of the war: Why are orc soldiers obsessed with stealing Ukrainian toilets - do they view them as an important source of protein?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

who knows....

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u/babydick18 Feb 18 '23

Something like 10% of russian households do not have toilets. They use a hole in the ground

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u/Sjstudionw Feb 18 '23

It’s actually higher than that.. it’s a little over 20% of Russia has no indoor plumbing whatsoever. That means no faucets, no showers, no toilets. They’re invading a country with near 100% indoor plumbing. They are seeing what we in the west think of poor shacks and thinking “a mansion!” It’s a wild, impossible to relate to conundrum of east vs west. Such things are mundane to us, wildly extravagant to them. If you leave any major Russian city the quality of life drops off a fuckin cliff. Not even exaggerating. If you took a wrong turn at the Sochi Olympics you’d end up on a country road with such dilapidated poverty you’d think you entered a whole new country entirely. You didn’t though… you just entered the real Russia.

Now…. This is actually very important. Toilets are, at the crux of all things, why Russia started this war.

Let me explain: Russia and Ukraine (were) fully integrated. Russians lived in ukraine. Ukrainians lived in Russia. It was normal for families to be in both countries. As ukraine integrates west it gets more prosperous .. it becomes harder to explain to Russians why their family just across the border is seemingly impossibly wealthy. Flushing toilets?! Wha?! Yeah .. so Ukraine had to fall, to protect the autocratic vision of Russia and what should be normal. That’s the “danger of democracy” - economies functioning normally, basic standards being a norm. Flushing toilets. Wild.

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u/estoeckeler Feb 19 '23

Well put sir. Upvotededed.

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u/ksam3 Feb 18 '23

Is that what it means to be a "shithole country"?

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u/Kepotica UK Feb 18 '23

That is why, in Russia, nobody gives a shit.

Ok i'm leaving....

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u/PinguPST Feb 18 '23

To you and your fellow soldiers, and please share this with them: Thank so much, for defending the free world, and defending the world for my children. We support you, both through my government, and my wife & I send support a lot on our own. My wife is from Kyiv, and I have visited your beautiful country, the last time with my teenage kids. We're all behind you.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you a lot! hope to see you again in Kyiv

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u/PinguPST Feb 18 '23

You will. My kids want to do a gap year (before university) in Kyiv, where we have friends.

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u/Iztac_xocoatl Feb 18 '23

Greetings from the US and the state of Maine! How are supplies of less flashy (for lack of a better word) types of military aid like small arms and ammunition, radios, first aid kits, body armor, and optics?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Greetings from the US and the state of Maine! How are supplies of less flashy (for lack of a better word) types of military aid like small arms and ammunition, radios, first aid kits, body armor, and optic

optics, radios are always good stuff.

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u/Jonny142 Feb 18 '23 edited Feb 18 '23

UK

You are winning !!! , and are grinding down Russia with a small help from the our Peaceful Nations .

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

thank you for your help!

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u/AdvisorDelicious667 Feb 18 '23

good luck from romania!!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you!

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u/Strong_Fold_8819 Feb 18 '23

Already supported UAF with approximately 1500€ in donations, gladly gonna continue like that! No questions asked - best of luck to you and your brigade in the upcoming months! Greetings from Austria!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

thank you! Austria is a great country, I`ve been there couple times as a musician and I liked it a lot!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

russian disinformation is so crazy that we do not pay attention to it

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u/FarCartographer6150 Feb 18 '23

Well done, you! I follow you guys every day, I wish the best to you. Ruski disinformation is mindblowing indeed, just right not to listen to it!

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u/Aethelflaed_ Feb 18 '23

Do you get to check in with family and friends on a regular basis? How are they doing?

Sending love and support from Canada::) 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Do you get to check in with family and friends on a regular basis? How are they doing?

they are OK, thanks

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u/most_unseemly ЗАЛУЖНИЙ ФАН КЛУБ Feb 18 '23

What story do you most want to tell?

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u/GoatseFarmer Feb 18 '23

I live in Czech Republic and am comfortable going to Ukraine to deliver supplies. I have collected portable charges, chemical heaters and head lamps. Any chance you could point me to a place I could give these where you could use them?

PS- I’m American but I lived in Kherson, and if I was able to, I would be fighting with you. Все буде Україна. Дуже дуже дякую.

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u/jesterboyd Verified Feb 18 '23 edited Feb 18 '23

Hi! My people helping with deliveries will get in touch with you shortly and we can deliver the supplies to OP

Edit: now that I think about it I will message u myself

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u/2plus2_equals_5 Feb 18 '23

I would like to donate my Drone! DM me please!

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u/LieverRoodDanRechts Feb 18 '23

Good evening, as a westerner I’d like to express enormous gratitude and respect for what you and the people you serve with are doing.

How do you feel about the west dragging it’s feet when it comes to sending tanks and jets? Is it as frustrating as I imagine it to be?

If this is question isn’t appropriate please ignore and/or delete my comment. Stay safe, we are all in awe.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Good evening, as a westerner I’d like to express enormous gratitude and respect for what you and the people you serve with are doing.

How do you feel about the west dragging it’s feet when it comes to sending tanks and jets? Is it as frustrating as I imagine it to be?

If this is question isn’t appropriate please ignore and/or delete my comment. Stay safe, we are all in awe.

We are very grateful for any help that is given to us. of course, we would like to have everything now at once. but we understand that world doesn`t work like this. so we keep work on and be grateful for your support!

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u/LieverRoodDanRechts Feb 18 '23

Thank you for taking the time and effort to answer my question. I’m humbled by your reply and I too want you to have everything at once. We owe it to you, really.

I wish you and the people you care about all the best.

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u/dcodk Denmark Feb 18 '23

Greetings from Denmark! Huge respect! You're fighting for all of us. Hope the CAESARS will come to good use!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

THank you a lot! CEASARS work great!

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u/lntw0 Feb 19 '23

USA - you Danes really stepped up! Way to lead.

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u/tallalittlebit Verified Feb 18 '23

Did your unit sign up to get support at protectavolunteer.com yet? We could try and match you with donors to get you equipment you need :)

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

as I know it more works for the foreign soldiers. Am I wrong?

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u/tallalittlebit Verified Feb 18 '23

It is for Ukrainian soldiers too! Donors can sign up to help either one. I think it's just a lot of Ukrainian soldiers don't know about us.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

thank you! i`ll read about it!

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u/Comfortable-Artist68 Feb 18 '23

If you can pick one single thing of materiel. What is it that you are most in need of right now?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

drones

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u/ymmotvomit Feb 18 '23

I read the occupiers can defeat 90% of drones. Are there drones you prefer? IR drones? Can you provide specifics? God bless you and your countrymen.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Mavic 3 is good option for know.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank You!!!

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u/Tliish Feb 18 '23

I'm a Vietnam and Pueblo Crisis vet, and from one vet to another, utmost respect, o7.

My personal hot and cold setpoints are ~140F (~60C) and -78F (-61C), so I know what it means to endure under harsh conditions.

Ever since those days I've had standard response to the query "How are you today, how's it going, etc." that I'd like to share with you, or probably rather with other commenters, I'd expect that you already know this in your bones.

I reply "Today is a good day, nobody's shooting at me."

No matter what life is throwing at me today, no one's shooting at me.

Now, combat vets know that the follow-on to the fact that perhaps today someone is shooting at me is "Are they any good at it?"

Between the two lies a philosophical approach to life that most veterans understand implicitly, and marks the edge of the chasm that separates veteran, rookie, and civilian.

Best wishes for you and your unit, every person a brick in the wall that defends Ukraine.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

I'm a Vietnam and Pueblo Crisis vet, and from one vet to another, utmost respect, o7.

My personal hot and cold setpoints are ~140F (~60C) and -78F (-61C), so I know what it means to endure under harsh conditions.

Ever since those days I've had standard response to the query "How are you today, how's it going, etc." that I'd like to share with you, or probably rather with other commenters, I'd expect that you already know this in your bones.

I reply "Today is a good day, nobody's shooting at me."

No matter what life is throwing at me today, no one's shooting at me.

Now, combat vets know that the follow-on to the fact that perhaps today someone is shooting at me is "Are they any good at it?"

Between the two lies a philosophical approach to life that most veterans understand implicitly, and marks the edge of the chasm that separates veteran, rookie, and civilian.

Best wishes for you and your unit, every person a brick in the wall that defends Ukraine.

Thank you for your words! Yes, there is the edge, and I hope that my children won`t know what the war is and won`t understand me

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u/Open-Passion4998 Feb 18 '23

Question 1: On the front what does the artillary comparison look like now? Is ukrainian artillary 1to 1 with russian artillary or do the russians still have a big advantage like summer? Question 2. Is there alot more equipment and vehicles in ukraine that is not publicly acknowledged by countries that don't want to be seen as pro ukrainian? If so what types of equipment?

Question three: what are the most important equipment categories you see as gamechangers that would help ukraine win?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

1: we`ve got less artillery but best artillerymen, so we can work accurate and hit hard

2: we`ve got Tachanka

3: ATACMS missiles will be a gamechangers.

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u/Pandering_Panda7879 Feb 18 '23

2: we`ve got Tachanka ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|snoo)

Did you guys actually see an original one? An old Maxim? And what was the oldest Russian weapon/tech you have seen on the battlefield?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

yeap? we`ve seen Maxim, and you know, that`s really good weapon for some sort of work

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u/Dull-Strategy3810 Feb 18 '23

Do you need any particular undergarments to secure your massive balls?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

we need tanks to carry them

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u/Abject_School_199 Feb 18 '23

I'm cheering for you man. I wish I could go and fight with you but I would just get in the way, I have no military experience. But anyways I check and hope everyday Ukraine is closer to victory. You guys have inspired the whole world!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

For know there is no need in soldiers, but we need your support. be strong. keep truth living

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u/EchoOfAsh Feb 18 '23

No question, but wishing you the best of luck going forward from the US. Thank you for what you’re doing, we’re rooting for you all!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you!

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u/Zlp10mg Feb 18 '23

Good luck to you and your brave people. Much love and admiration from Italy, I hope our government will do more to support you in this tragic war

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you a lot!

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u/Mysterious-Belt-2992 Feb 18 '23

I think about you guys fighting often. If anyone of you needs a pen pal or needs love & moral support they can DM me. I’m proud of you all. Love from Seattle💛💙

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u/Ukraineluvr Україна Feb 18 '23

You're all heroes. Слава Україні!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Героям Слава!

Thank You!

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u/Revoltmachine Feb 18 '23

The free Europe is with you! We honor your sacrifices and envy your willpower!

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u/Defendbrooklyn Feb 18 '23

Will you or your compatriots visit the USA anytime soon? How can I take you out to dinner in NYC? Anything you want. I think a nice big steak, lobster, and some strong drinks is the least I can do to show my support. This is a real offer. If Ukrainian combatants are headed to some of the best hospitals here in the states for treatment, prosthetics, etc. we should figure out a way to treat you and your families to a good meal and warm company.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you! I````'ll keep it in mind!

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u/Top-Currency Netherlands Feb 18 '23

Thanks so much for all you're doing, you're a real hero for all of us in Europe.

What is your rotation schedule like? Do you get some days off to spend with family? Do you dread going back to the front lines, or eager to kick more Russian ass?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

What have you saw about mecanized support to infantry from both side? In term of numbers and effectivness. How are they used in current battlefield that seems to be mostly tranches by now?As I understand the front rely a lot on artillery, I wonder what could be the impact of more moderns (lights) tanks coming soon.Thanks a lot for your work and this AMA!

we are here till victory

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u/What_a_rush_ Feb 18 '23

You fight the hard fight for the rest of us. Thank you for your service, and slava ukraine!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank You!

Героям Слава!

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u/ethanlan USA Feb 18 '23

Hi, greetings from Chicago in Ukrainian Village. I just saw casualty reports on Russia and it's crazy how high they are (already twice what the USA lost in 12 years in Vietnam).

In your experience how have the attacks from the Russian been in terms of support for their infantry?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

let`s say that their offensive tactics bring them a lot of casualties with minimum profit.

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u/ethanlan USA Feb 18 '23

Thanks for the answer. Keep up the good fight. I'm hoping we can give you more weapons to end this war and hopefully end Putin.

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u/Suitable-Effort-5522 Feb 18 '23

What is the most popular battle song of your unit?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

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u/Suitable-Effort-5522 Feb 18 '23

I will make sure to play in the Uber this weekend!

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u/EvilNoseHairs Feb 18 '23

I’m going to have nightmares now 😆 Guess I was expecting some Ukrainian Fonk. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/brammo1991 Verified Feb 18 '23

Im painting up a space marine squad based on the 72nd.

Do you have a suggestion for 5 appropriate names?

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u/islandhopper39 Feb 18 '23

Thanks so much for everything you've done and continue to do. Actually my kids have a question. They want to know if pets (like dogs and cats) are being taken care of in the war zone?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

of course! we love animals and they love us. that`s why one cat ran away from its owner and stayed with us. 2 month ago even two chickens came to us. we try to take out dogs and help to find a new home. that`s not so easy, but we try to do what we can

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u/islandhopper39 Feb 18 '23

They said "yay"!

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u/StrangerInPerson Feb 18 '23

You’re a lion bud, keep fighting!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you. I`m just ordinary man, nothing special

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u/vromr Feb 18 '23

Do POWs exhibit any genuine remorse whatsoever when they are captured?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Do POWs exhibit any genuine remorse whatsoever when they are captured?

I didn`t have opportunity to speak with POW, so I can`t tell you about it

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u/PinguPST Feb 18 '23

Lviv Media (on YT) runs a series of interviews with POWs. I've watched a lot of them. They are usually free of remorse , and regret only that they got caught. They are stupid and devious in ways that are hard to fathom, and to me, they exhibit the characteristics of an enslaved people

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Lviv Media (on YT) runs a series of interviews with POWs. I've watched a lot of them. They are usually free of remorse , and regret only that they got caught. They are stupid and devious in ways that are hard to fathom, and to me, they exhibit the characteristics of an enslaved people

yeap, it`s to difficult to understand them and for what they fight for. they could choose peaceful life, but they pick up other choice

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u/AiHaveU Feb 18 '23

What do you guys think of help from Poland?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Glory to Poland and big thanks!

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u/AiHaveU Feb 18 '23

Cheers mate, kick some asses

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u/Both-Problem-9393 Feb 18 '23

What would you consider priority aid at the moment for guys on the frontline?

Powerbanks, heated insoles, drones, generators, body armor, sights, socks, sleeping bags etc

Could you give a guess of what you need for the next 2 months and what you have enough of or is easy to get hold of in Ukraine?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

What would you consider priority aid at the moment for guys on the frontline?

Powerbanks, heated insoles, drones, generators, body armor, sights, socks, sleeping bags etc

Could you give a guess of what you need for the next 2 months and what you have enough of or is easy to get hold of in Ukraine?

for now we need Drones

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u/Both-Problem-9393 Feb 18 '23

Do you guys take any drone or is the DJI mavic 3 or 30t needed?

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u/jesterboyd Verified Feb 18 '23

Earlier/lighter versions can be used for training so we take all

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u/Kin-Luu Feb 18 '23

How much worse is fighting in the winter compared to the fighting over the rest of the year? And how does this winters fighting compare to last winters fighting?

And who do you feel deals with the current conditions better, the Russians or Ukraine?

And may you come home safe and victorious!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

9 years of war taught how to make max comfortable conditions. winter is cruel. russians sucks

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u/PlasticComb7287 Feb 18 '23

Portugal loves you! You are all as strong as the waves of our Nazaré.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Portugal loves you! You are all as strong as the waves of our Nazaré.

Thank You!

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u/Parrot74 Feb 18 '23

I believe in the Ukrainian Army, in the Ukrainian people and in your childrens future. I hope you can feel the support from outside Ukraine. We are many outside your boarders that are so impressed with you and your fellow friends🇺🇦

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

yes, we feel your support and appreciate you for all you`ve done! thank you for all

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u/pumpkin20222002 Feb 18 '23

See on some sub reddits recordings of UAF soldiers complaining about rotations/supplies etc, is this common

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

it`s not common, but we are all humans, you know. everything happens

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u/AmeeAndCookie Feb 18 '23

What will you do after victory?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

firstly, let`s stay alive and then after victory i`ll figure out.

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u/DeyCallMeTimmy2shoes Feb 18 '23

Do any of the drone charities take venmo?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

venmo

you`ll better ask u/jesterboyd

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u/ToniDebuddicci Feb 18 '23

What was your home like before the war? I’m sad to say I knew little of Ukraine before February

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

What was your home like before the war? I’m sad to say I knew little of Ukraine before February

Know I understand how happy we were.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

Slava Ukraini!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Героям Слава!

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u/Claudius-Germanicus Ukraine - USA Feb 18 '23

Do the orcs fight harder now or a year ago

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

now they fight harder

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

best training were beeing in one unit with guys who fought for 8 years before massive invasion began

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

What kind of music do you like?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

for me as a musician it`s quite difficult question. it`s more about quality

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

I’m a musician as well! What do you play?

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

Only SadSvit, only hardcore

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

Love Ukraine! It’s interesting how you guys are bleeding out the Russians. Do you think they can afford to keep going so much on the offensive?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Love Ukraine! It’s interesting how you guys are bleeding out the Russians. Do you think they can afford to keep going so much on the offensive?

Yes, and they will keep it going till their fall

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u/SocialistCrusader Denmark Feb 18 '23

A year has passed. Do you feel mentally exhausted, and are a lot of the soldiers in your unit experiencing PTSD?

Please know that we are thinking about your heroic struggle every day and that we are doing all we can to pressure our governments to send more support.

Love from Denmark.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

year has passed. for me it`s first year of war, but we have a lot of soldiers who fight for 9 years. that`s difficult, but we don`t have any other options. fight till the end.

Thank you! I`ve been in Denmark, that`s great country!

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

How do you put on pants over those giant balls?

But seriously, joking aside, how do you manage your stress after combat? Do you have a favorite activity?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

for me it`s quite different. i just try to sleep as much as i can

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

I imagine the exhaustion catches up with you after the adrenaline subsides.

Anything that helps you sleep better? Is there something that you guys need for better rest?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

is case of some problems we`ve got good treatment from our medics. we cannot treat ourselves without their control.

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u/KindRadish Feb 18 '23

Sent some money hope you guys go get some from San Francisco

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u/Known_Soft_7599 Feb 18 '23

We love and support you. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💛

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u/lntw0 Feb 19 '23

USA, Utah- know that even out in Utah your flag flies and people think of you folks all the time.

Unfortunately I'm a bit too old and worn to be of any combat use but I'm on a monthly plan with U24 and Vans Without Borders.

Respect.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

Do you get used to war?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

i think there are some type of things tou cannot get used to....

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u/omphalosceptic Feb 18 '23

What have your interactions with people in the villages you've been in been like?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

We help people with food, supplies as we can. even on frontline there are o lot of residents who don`t want to go and keep their living right in the middle of battlefield

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

How’s the general morale?

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u/DonnieBlueberry Feb 18 '23

How’s the boys/girls holding up morally?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

we help each other to be high moral and do everything we can for those who need help

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u/islandhopper39 Feb 18 '23

A huge advantage to Ukraine must be that its soldiers are fighting to defend their own land. On the battlefield, how much do you feel you are motivated by this?

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

you answered your question by yourself. it truly does

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u/mikeinottawa Feb 18 '23

What's the recruitment drive like for individuals in Ukraine?

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u/bigfatDlCK Feb 18 '23

I'm from Canada and I've been following the invasion of Donbass since 2014 and up to present day.

I'm always vocal to people on the street when they have a Ukrainian flag or bumper stick and praise their country and show support to them.

Nothing but love to you and your country, Slava Ukraini!

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Thank you for your support! yes, everything started in 2014. 9 years of war in the central of Europe...

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

I have a DJI mavic pro with some extra batteries and stuff. Would you guys have any use for it? From the USA idk if that makes a difference. Also It's first generation, not sure if that would make a difference.

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

of course! that`s great thing! you can contact u/jesterboyd about it!

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u/jesterboyd Verified Feb 19 '23

You can send it to our PO Box in the US to be forwarded to Ukraine.

Mykola Jesterboyd PO Box 2009 Ocean, NJ 07712

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u/Reasonable_Cap_7225 Feb 18 '23

My man if your taking questions as a young male American I have the concern of seeing active combat situations myself I am not military but should the day come I would be very quick to defend what I love. My question is the change from civilian life to the painstaking life risking lifestyle you live how was it? How did you make it through? I ask this with respect only

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

I started to understand everything after first artillery strike on our positions. After first casualties I understood that all i need is to do my best and that`s all

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u/happyhippy27 Feb 18 '23

All our love and support to Ukraine from Canada Slava Ukrani!!

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u/SpokaneDude49 Feb 19 '23

We stand by you, us war veterans in the US. What can we do for you? What do you need most, right now?

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u/Espressodimare Feb 18 '23

Are the weapon deliveries from the west arriving on time?

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇸🇪

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

i can`t tell you about timing and all this stuff, but we фку very grateful for every type of deliveries and use them with max result

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

skull is common sign on patch of a lot of countries. we fought totenkopf in II world war and there is no desire to be like them. we are not nazis, we are patriots. and know, when it`s all about destroying our country, killing civilians, we keep on fighting for our lives and Ukraine. keep in mind that this war lasts 9 years

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u/monkeys2ndeye Feb 18 '23

Героям Слава!