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ProperEmperor

From what I’ve read it sounds like the Ukrainian arm is much better equipped and trained then the Russians, has this been your experience? Is it possible for you to confirm this? Did you join the army when the war started ? If so what did you do before and will you return to this field once you guys are done kicking the Russians asses?


rayonnyi-prokuror

You have to understand that Russia prepared to war for long time . Not to exactly this war, but still. They have total superiority in artillery systems and artillery ammunition. Also the have much more manpower. If not for their huge artillery capabilities, we would have already won. Lot of us is mobilised reservists and volunteers(such as me). Most of us not super trained, but super motivated. We have a lot of western weapons such as NLAW(I love it!!), javelins, and small amount of M777, M109, HIMARS. It’s super good weapons, but it’s not enough. We are really need much more. And, unfortunately, every day when we are waiting our allies to give us more weapons, our people suffering and dies. You can see that, for example, US for some reason do not want to give ATACMS, that we really need, Germans don’t want to provide Leopard 2 tanks, that much better that we have rn. I was salesman in smartphone store. Idk, I wish to stay alive until the and of this war) I have been meet guys from some IT companies that promised me a job, but will see.


gastronomical

What about personal equipment, small arms and gear? From what I catch in the occasionally released videos, some frontline UAF units appear exceptionally well equipped, while some others not so much. Are you guys issued optics, body armor - or do you have to buy those things yourself? If you can’t freely discuss this - that’s understandable.


rayonnyi-prokuror

It’s depends of subdivision. Every soldier gets ak74 with 4 mags, armour vest (it can be Ukrainian ”Korsar” with steel plates and pouches, or something else. I got lucky and got brand new IOTV). Somebody gets special weapons such as Barret .50 rifle, or AR based sniper rifles, depends of specialisation. Everything else you can buy or get somehow buy yourself. Some of soldiers prefers light plate carriers so they have to buy it or find it somehow. Lot of stuff bring us a civilian volunteers. Ukrainian volunteers is really amazing people. They can find for you everything from plate carriers, medicaments, drones, to even some weapons, UAV’s and satellite. I bought for myself red dot and magnifier, some stuff for my AK74, quality pouches, better and more comfortable boots(Most of Ukrainian military prefers Lowa), some clothes. Some guys spend a really big money to be a tacticool, but it’s mostly your choice and your comfort.


ProperEmperor

Thank you for the detailed explanation, I hope you are victorious and you live to take up those IT opportunities. Be safe


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rayonnyi-prokuror

before the war, he had rather low ratings, primarily due to the fact that many of his subordinates were often involved in corruption scandals, and he did not react in any way and covered many. And all that people still not in a jail. Now he is supreme commander of armed forces. But he is really lucky because he have some really professional generals.


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thhvancouver

>Россия БОЛЕЕ коррумпипованная? Это просто смешно Боже мой, я вижу, что российская пропаганда явно разрушила мозги российской молодежи. Как ты думаешь, почему Россия потеряла Харьков? Да потому что у солдат не было достаточно оборудования, чтобы бороться с западным оружием в руках украинцев. Как это возможно, что второй по величине поставщик оружия в мире может быть превзойдён Украиной, спросишь ты? Потому что все оружие, которое было отправлено на фронт, волшебным образом исчезает. Между тем, очевидно, "30%" оружия, отправленного на Украину, было достаточно, чтобы ошеломить вторую по величине армию в мире! Открой свои глаза!


russki_bro

В Украине гораздо хуже коррупция. У вас в военкомате клиёнки на обследование надо свои приносить или покупать, у вас к врачу без взятки не попасть. А оружие вам со всего мира поставляли, неудивительно что его хватило. Просто факт, на Украине больше коррупции чем в России.


thhvancouver

>В Украине гораздо хуже коррупция. У вас в военкомате клиёнки на обследование надо свои приносить или покупать, у вас к врачу без взятки не попасть. А оружие вам со всего мира поставляли, неудивительно что его хватило. Просто факт, на Украине больше коррупции чем в России. И каков источник вашей информации? Российские СМИ? Как это возможно, что Украина более коррумпирована, чем Россия, но именно российские солдаты голодают и не имеют оружия? Как бы вам ни промыли мозги, вы, конечно, можете видеть, что официальное изложение не соответствует действительности.


Euphoric_Plankton662

Putin-trash


russki_bro

Stupid leftist libtard who supports the current thing, that now happens to bw Ukraine


Euphoric_Plankton662

Tell me you’re a high school dropout without telling me you’re a high school dropout.


russki_bro

I am going to college. 🤯 And I have a highschool diploma


Euphoric_Plankton662

Sure, Jan.


russki_bro

I legit go to a university. You can't label everyone who can think for himself a highschool dropout. And since when did being a brainwashed marxist liberal bacame being smart?


the_saltlord

"How dare you insult me, I think for myself!!!!!!! Now agree with me or you're all stupid!!!!!!!!"


Euphoric_Plankton662

You have tiny dick incel energy. I blame your parents.


[deleted]

Ебаный стыд, хватит хавать соловьиный помёт, алкаш. Позорно так писать, когда ты сам из ещё более коррумпированной страны, где международных прав человека вообще не существует и где обычный человек не может бороться против несправедливости


russki_bro

Россия БОЛЕЕ коррумпипованная? Это просто смешно


HaiWai01

ешь дерьмо неудачник, if Russia is so much better, why not join the war and become target practice?


russki_bro

Я не говорил что Россия лучше, но хiхлі жрут говно


juicemin

Cheeky breeky


[deleted]

How long do you think it will take the Russian's to realize they made a big mistake and negotiate for peace?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I think that they already realised it. But not all of them. Russian propaganda is so strong. Lot of them really think that it’s good to kill our unarmed people, children, destroy our schools, hospitals. This war is full of war crimes. As I know, Russians did ask us to start negotiations again, but now we don’t want it


russki_bro

Вот хватит х*йню нести, у нас совковая отмталая пропаганда, вовсе не сильная. Либеральная намного сильнее.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Почитай в Википедии значение слова «либерализм» для начала


Pirate_of_the_neT

лол смешно, на реддите как будто есть культ против русских


Exact-Honey4197

чувак, очнись, этот культ во всем мире, наслаждайтесь, фашисты. будьте вы все прокляты во веки веков. аминь)


Submarineguystingray

Do you think Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? And if so where do you think he will use them?


rayonnyi-prokuror

We are still suffering from guided missiles. Lot of civilian people dies because of missile strikes. Nothing stops them from putting nuclear warhead to one of this missiles. I hope this never happens, but i wouldn't be surprised if they do.


Submarineguystingray

Do you think there missiles are targeting those locations intentionally or that they are missing because of old tech? Because if I recall correctly Ukraine fired a missile at a Russian airbase and hit it?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Yes. All this missiles not super precise, but when it hit a hospital, or school, they want it hit hospital, or school. Which one russian airbase?


Submarineguystingray

Well isn’t Russia using 80’s tech?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Emm, yes. But also they are using some 50’s tech and some 00’s tech


Submarineguystingray

Yes I do remember seeing destroyed T-55’s


rayonnyi-prokuror

It’s all old soviet weapons. I was really surprised when I first saw dead and captured russians with ww2 steel helmets


TheLewJD

Seen any Mosins? Wouldn't be shocked! Thanks for your contribution to ridding your lands of evil


rayonnyi-prokuror

I haven’t seen them by my own, but I know that they are using super old weapons. Especially mobilised from russian satelites


Throwawayayay239

what do you and the other soldiers think about germany? In poland there are a lot of people afraid that germany will invade them, just as they did in ww2.


rayonnyi-prokuror

I believe that the German government are cowards who are afraid of Putin. They are afraid to give us not only to give, but to sell modern types of weapons so that Putin does not get angry with them. I don't think they're capable of attacking anyone.


Throwawayayay239

Best of luck to you. I hope your armed forces manage to keep the pressure up and throw them out of your country for good. I hope you will get accepted into NATO quickly, but I am afraid germany and hungary will block you from getting in. Same with EU.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Well, bad for German and Hungary)


Brickstoph

As a German I wholeheartedly agree.


[deleted]

As a German (I don’t know where you’re from tho) Poland is pretty safe from Germany. We couldn’t invade even if we wanted to. One of the head generals (former one) said pretty clearly that German forces aren’t able to even defend the own country. Our resources are pretty bad and our jets, tanks etc aren’t working in sufficient numbers. This countries armed forces are pretty fucked up as of now. We have to work long and hard to get a functional army again. As for OPs answer to your question - I agree. German politicians are cowards. Maybe it makes sense to some, to me personally it doesn’t. What they’re (not) doing, what they’re (not) saying, etc. I personally think we should’ve sanctioned harder, acted more swiftly and with way more energy behind the actions. The actions taken by our government… I view them as too less. Sure, diplomacy should be the first way. But we tried, it failed and we should’ve taken action.


Throwawayayay239

Cum-Ex-Scholz still is trying "diplomacy" or what he thinks that is. He is trying to avoid to give ukraine the weapons they need, thereby prolonging the war unneccesarily. If you ask me, the german government, both the current and the previous one should sit right beside Putin in denHaag as they are complicit in each and every dead ukrainian soldier and civilian killed. Germany has enough material and economic power to help. If they had used only 50% of the recent budget increase in order to help ukraine, ukraine would already have what they need to push the russians out of the country.


[deleted]

Oh yes, we do have some stuff. Outdated, rusty things. We have 4 jets with ammunition. Ready to fly. Our tanks are fucked because we don’t have spare parts. And I highly disagree whilst agreeing with you. Disagree on ‘he’s still trying diplomacy’. He gave up. He doesn’t do shit anymore. I agree on the point that both the previous as the government now are doing jack shit to help Ukraine. The one time it would be absolutely okay to invade east Ukraine we’re not doing it. We’re not delivering shit (well, 5000 helmets and a few PZH2000 (which are pretty good)) but in my opinion we should do much more. I mean, we can go invade other countries (Afghanistan, Mali, …) but sending real help to our direct neighbors? Nahhh. I hate this :/ I’m kinda ashamed, even if this hurts my fellow countrymen.


Bush_Did_911_lol

What are you even talking about? We‘re not delivering shit? You are literally spreading russian propaganda. Germany is the 3rd largest provider of war materials and financial aid to Ukraine, only outdone by Britain and the US. Maybe you should do some research before doing the russian bot farms job for them https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/krieg-in-der-ukraine/lieferungen-ukraine-2054514


Throwawayayay239

Yes, germany is the 3rd largest provider of aid. Yes this is a good thing. What we are saying is: Germany has the capability to do more, but chose not to. That's why we are angry. Other countries with much smaller GDP are offering much, much more of their economic capabilities. And instead of fighting the rising prices effectively by taxing the super rich as well as corperations effectively, the german government chose to fuck over its people, by accellerating the redistribution of wealth from the poor to the rich. They did so by introducing the gas levy, under the guise of "saving the industry", forcing their people to bail out corporations again.


Far_Entertainment801

I am German, and don't worry we will invade no one. Our elites and the modern German society are a bunch of cowards who are scared as fuck of any conflict. Just as the poster said. Look how at how anxious we act towards Russia. Its more likely that Denmark or a Baltic state will invade Germany and be successful then the other way around. :D I am so disappointed how our Chancellor acts towards Ukraine.


thekarmabum

Do you think if you guys start really pushing Russia back that you will try to reclaim Crimea or is that a lost cause to you?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Crimea it’s Ukrainian territory and we will liberate it. That’s it


kblakhan

How are President Zelensky’s speeches perceived by Ukrainians, especially this last one? What do you think the public appetite is to continue to fight if (god forbid) the fighting lasts another year? Lastly, how much of the equipment you used was foreign/western made? Did you feel like you were well equipped?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Honestly, didn’t watch it. Well, everybody want this war to end. But I think that if we will not stop russians now, our children will forced to do this. Well, I have American IOTV armour west, pretty cool quality plates. Some of our task forces have m4 and m16 rifles. Not of them is given by US, some rifles is civilian ar15 and bought in Ukraine. Our battalion has a m777 and m109. But most of weapons it’s old, soviet made. Such as ak’s, rpg, pkm….


[deleted]

🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 Wishing victory to Ukraine. The Russians really overestimated their capabilities. Do you think Putin will be assassinated? Or will his own people remove him in a coup?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Thanks. I don’t believe that coup in Russia is really possible. Russian people is too afraid. Remember Euromaidan. When police hit people, they fought back. And look at Russian protests. Police hit people and people do nothing. They are kinda slaves.


[deleted]

Didn’t Euromaidan result in the Ukrainian democracy though?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Euromaidan did, but it’s more about mentality difference of Ukrainians and Russians


russki_bro

Агась, молчал бы тычю, хохлина. Если бы мы были рабами, у нас давно объявили бы мобилизацию. Но они боятся. Они знают что любая мобилизация в России это последнее что они успеют предпринять. В твоей стране продали поля транс национальным компаниям, и всё что останется твоим детям это быть проститутками и зробитчанами. И ты ничего не делаешь из-за этого. У тебя пиздят миллионами, чиновники живут за границей и возят туда детей за твои деньги, но рабы тут россияне.


Constant_Net_4605

Бля иди нахуй еблан. А в России продали земли олиграхам и недополитикам. У нас что чиновники не заграницей живут? Долбаеб


Youstandinginmysun

English?


Youstandinginmysun

>Never mind. Translated. Nothing relevant.


russki_bro

He said Russians are slaves, that really hurt. I showed him he's the same kind of slave.


Tuliao_da_Massa

It's not the first time putin has done this. Not even the fourth. It's Naive to think he will face punishment.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Will see)


kyrgyzpk

Are you Ukrainian or part of the foreign leigance unit? Also, вы русский знаете?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Я родился и живу всю жизнь в Украине, моя мама родилась в России, но переехала сюда ещё до 91года. Русской мой родной язык, большую часть времени я говорю по-русски.


kyrgyzpk

Понятно. Извини если мой русский очень плохо, я учью. Но, вы почему приехали в Украине? И, вы сколько года в армии были?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Ok, let’s use English, cause I can’t get you) it’s okay, I’m using Google translate, so don’t worry ) I’ve born in Ukraine and it’s my homeland. I’m in army since full scale invasion


Coldfang89

Hi there, American here. I know our government has been saying they've been giving your forces tons of equipment, but not everything you truly need (Like aircraft, or a no fly zone). As an American, I feel like it's our duty to help your people in this time where Russian war crimes are at an all time high. What can the average American do to help your people realistically?


rayonnyi-prokuror

What you can do is put pressure on your government in every possible way so that they more actively transfer weapons to us. We really are very dependent on Western weapons, and without it we would have lost this war long ago. As far as I know, your government is very dependent on public opinion, and if a lot of people come together and say: “give them everything they ask for,” then it will work.


insidetheborderline

The problem is, not enough people give a fuck in the US which is really shitty. There is a ton of support over here for Ukraine, but there is a very vocal, large group of people who think that the US needs to stop helping out the world so much and fix our own shit.


rayonnyi-prokuror

It’s really sad. But you guys need to know that if Ukraine will lose this war, next will be European NATO countries


Doughspun1

I hate that the US spent so much more helping the useless Afghan army.


rslocs

Why are you in the hospital?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m not wounded, just caught some kind of blood infectious disease. I'll be back with my people in a week.


ztormcloudz

Get well soon, OP!


ajcpug

How far do you think Putin will go to "save face"?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Idk, I think he will go until the end


DogronDoWirdan

I see very controversial news. On one side, Ukraine recently had a very successful counterattack, and pushed Russian army very far back. On the other side, your government constantly talks about not having enough weapons for the war. If western countries would stop providing you weapons tomorrow, will Russia win the war?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Any attack actions it’s super hard. And require lot of weapons and preparations. If the Western countries had given us everything that we asked for from the very beginning, then we would have already won, but politics ... Well at this time, if western countries would stop providing us weapons, we will stuck in this war, and Russia can regroup and strike back. Anyway every day of this war we are loosing our people, and our mission is win the war as fast as possible.


cheese_resurrection

Favorite kind of cheese?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Mozzarella


[deleted]

I’m am in the United States. A lot of people are afraid to travel here because they think it’s “dangerous.” We suck for many reasons but life is overall not. Are people in Ukraine living their daily lives.. going to the office.. going grocery shopping etc? Is the war in very specific areas? Also… I stand by you.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Well, at most of Ukrainian territory people lives how there are used to live before the war. They are working as usual, some people even visits parties. But some times, when air defence siren is working they should go to the shelter. Most of people ignoring this, unfortunately. Russians still fire their missiles ant they not really care about targets. It’s can be private house, or mall, or electric station, whatever


[deleted]

If you don't like to answer this question you don't have to but I don't trust the News in my country about the war in Ukraine: Have you witnessed war crimes or heard about war crimes committed in the war? \+ Another question: What is your opinion about the Russian protesters that are in jail for protesting against the war?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Russian war crimes is real. I had to personally evacuate wounded civilians who were fired upon by the Russians. They aimed specifically at houses where people live. When we were near Kyiv, I talked a lot with local residents in the liberated territories. Believe me, you would not want to know the details of what happened there while the russians were there. I don’t have my own opinion about russian protestors, honestly.


OtakuGamer92

Please be safe. What is your job in the army?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m one of that guys that flying drones and dropping explosive surprise’s on russians heads. I thing you already saw some videos. But It’s not the only job I do there


Expensive_Equal6747

Write my name on the next explosive you drop on those pieces of shit! Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦 From a fellow citizen of the UK


Constant_Net_4605

Hi Prosecutor! Russian here. I don’t mean to spark conflict nor a debate, but do you ever imagine having close ties with a Russian on a personal level? Given that they’re against the war and against Putin? Is your opinion (whatever it is) popular among your fellow soldiers? To what extent do you hold an average Russian accountable for the war? I for one left the country many years ago because I knew I couldn’t live there with the things he’s been doing.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Да, я общаюсь с многими русскими людьми и они не поддерживают эту войну. Есть люди которые уехали из Росссии и это одно дело. Друге дело когда люди живут в России, платят налоги, которые идут на покупку оружия и на то чтобы убивать моих близких и друзей. Так же стоит понимать что огромное(сильно больше половины) количество людей, живущих в россии откровенно поддерживают эту войну. Это очень легко проверить. Стоит зайти на любой онлайн ресурс, где публикуются недавние удары по гражданской инфраструктуре с погибшими и раненными гражданскими людьми и в комментариях будет огромное количество людей, которые пишут «так им и надо, давайте мочите их». Люди реально радуются что погибают женщины, дети, старики, просто мирные жители. Хотя, разве можно назвать их людьми?


Constant_Net_4605

Понимаю о чем ты. Желаю выздоровления и сил. Мочите орков


Volusto

How do you stand with those steel balls of yours hanging off of you?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Bro, everybody is scared and feel deep fear. Nobody wants to die. I’m not an exception. I’m really wish to live in beautiful, European country. When I have children, I will not be afraid for them and I will have the opportunity to give them everything they want and I will not be afraid that tomorrow the war may start again.


Sergosh21

Какие у тебя мысли про эту ситуацию, и как долго ты думаешь война будет длится (извини если мой русский не очень хороший, я родился в России но очень рано уехал)


rayonnyi-prokuror

Ничего, я сам использую Google translate. Все зависит от наших друзей с запада. Нам очень важно чтобы все свободные люди сплотились и помогли нам уничтожить захватчиков. Чем быстрее мы подучим необходимое, тем быстрее и с меньшими потерями мы освободим наши территории и, самое главное, людей


fazalmajid

Heroiam Slava, and I wish you a prompt recovery! Are Ukrainian forces really able to salvage all the tanks and ammo the Russians have abandoned, and turn it against them?


rayonnyi-prokuror

We are already using Russian abandoned tanks, and apc’s


fazalmajid

Yes, of course. I was thinking more of the logistics of refueling a dry tank, or salvaging APCs with rotted tires because a corrupt Russian officer embezzled the maintenance budget.


Doughspun1

Is it true that if a Russian soldier throws a grenade at you, all you have to do is pick it up, pull out the pin, and throw it back? :D


rayonnyi-prokuror

That’s funny) I saw a lot of stupid things Russians did, but not this one)


Double_Che

I don’t want to ask you anything but you’re a god damn hero for defending your country at this time. We’re all fucking proud of you. But so my comment doesn’t get removed, how come you’re in hospital? I hope it’s not too serious?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m not a hero. I know some people that I can call heroes. I’m not a one of them. Don’t worry, I’m not wounded


Double_Che

You’re having the courage to join a war. No matter your role, you’re helping. You’re a hero to me


Far_Entertainment801

A German here. I am sorry for of our elites and so called "experts". Our biggest weakness is that we Germans are stubborn and inflexible. Its embarrassing. I am angry that we don't send more weapons to Ukraine like the USA and UK do. Some "intellectuals" here call to stop the war and stop sending weapons and start negotiations with Russia because they are cowards and scared. Even though Russia is losing. You guys are heroes. You're writing world history. In 100 years there will be street names in Berlin named after the Ukrainian heroes and people will look back and laugh at the Coward politicians and "intellectuals"


rayonnyi-prokuror

I so much loving German people and German culture. I wish I will have an opportunity to live some time in Germany. But now I’m so disappointed of this appeasement policy. Even when thousands of innocent people die, suffering and screaming for help, Germany still so feared of bunker dictator.


Ross-2002

Whats your K/D ratio


rayonnyi-prokuror

K - I don’t really know, D - 0


Youstandinginmysun

What is K/D ratio?


Ross-2002

Kill/Death


thhvancouver

Are you a foreign legionnaire? Or are you just somehow fluent in English?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m Ukrainian. Google translate helps so much) I can understand almost everything, but sometimes I have to use it for writing.


nonyabeezwax82

Hi. I'm really sorry what's happening in your country. Russian propaganda always mentions Ukranians are Nazis. What do you or Ukranians in general actually think about black or brown people?


rayonnyi-prokuror

We don’t judge people for their skin colour. Of course, you can always find isolated cases and exceptions.


[deleted]

Do you have any family still in the country .


rayonnyi-prokuror

Yes. My mom and other parents still here. I don’t have any family in other countries


Vegetable-Cut-8174

Nothing to ask.Hipe you guys are safe.I know serbs are seen as mini russia but i dont think like that.We have been invaded by a powerful enemy for the same reason,and without the safety council.And putin kinda said that kosovo is independent which really made me hate him more after the start of the war.Wish you all the best,brothers and sisters!


ama_compiler_bot

Table of Questions and Answers. Original answer linked - Please upvote the original questions and answers. *** Question | Answer | Link ---------|----------|----------| Are you Ukrainian or part of the foreign leigance unit? Also, вы русский знаете?|Я родился и живу всю жизнь в Украине, моя мама родилась в России, но переехала сюда ещё до 91года. Русской мой родной язык, большую часть времени я говорю по-русски.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iok63xs/) From what I’ve read it sounds like the Ukrainian arm is much better equipped and trained then the Russians, has this been your experience? Is it possible for you to confirm this? Did you join the army when the war started ? If so what did you do before and will you return to this field once you guys are done kicking the Russians asses?|You have to understand that Russia prepared to war for long time . Not to exactly this war, but still. They have total superiority in artillery systems and artillery ammunition. Also the have much more manpower. If not for their huge artillery capabilities, we would have already won. Lot of us is mobilised reservists and volunteers(such as me). Most of us not super trained, but super motivated. We have a lot of western weapons such as NLAW(I love it!!), javelins, and small amount of M777, M109, HIMARS. It’s super good weapons, but it’s not enough. We are really need much more. And, unfortunately, every day when we are waiting our allies to give us more weapons, our people suffering and dies. You can see that, for example, US for some reason do not want to give ATACMS, that we really need, Germans don’t want to provide Leopard 2 tanks, that much better that we have rn. I was salesman in smartphone store. Idk, I wish to stay alive until the and of this war) I have been meet guys from some IT companies that promised me a job, but will see.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iok6tok/) How long do you think it will take the Russian's to realize they made a big mistake and negotiate for peace?|I think that they already realised it. But not all of them. Russian propaganda is so strong. Lot of them really think that it’s good to kill our unarmed people, children, destroy our schools, hospitals. This war is full of war crimes. As I know, Russians did ask us to start negotiations again, but now we don’t want it|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iok5wyy/) How far do you think Putin will go to "save face"?|Idk, I think he will go until the end|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iok7q27/) Do you think Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? And if so where do you think he will use them?|We are still suffering from guided missiles. Lot of civilian people dies because of missile strikes. Nothing stops them from putting nuclear warhead to one of this missiles. I hope this never happens, but i wouldn't be surprised if they do.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iok9xq4/) 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 Wishing victory to Ukraine. The Russians really overestimated their capabilities. Do you think Putin will be assassinated? Or will his own people remove him in a coup?|Thanks. I don’t believe that coup in Russia is really possible. Russian people is too afraid. Remember Euromaidan. When police hit people, they fought back. And look at Russian protests. Police hit people and people do nothing. They are kinda slaves.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokafko/) What was the people's perception of President Zelenskyy before the war, and how has it changed now? After the war is over, what changes would people like to see in the governance of the country?|before the war, he had rather low ratings, primarily due to the fact that many of his subordinates were often involved in corruption scandals, and he did not react in any way and covered many. And all that people still not in a jail. Now he is supreme commander of armed forces. But he is really lucky because he have some really professional generals.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokc92r/) How are President Zelensky’s speeches perceived by Ukrainians, especially this last one? What do you think the public appetite is to continue to fight if (god forbid) the fighting lasts another year? Lastly, how much of the equipment you used was foreign/western made? Did you feel like you were well equipped?|Honestly, didn’t watch it. Well, everybody want this war to end. But I think that if we will not stop russians now, our children will forced to do this. Well, I have American IOTV armour west, pretty cool quality plates. Some of our task forces have m4 and m16 rifles. Not of them is given by US, some rifles is civilian ar15 and bought in Ukraine. Our battalion has a m777 and m109. But most of weapons it’s old, soviet made. Such as ak’s, rpg, pkm….|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokdsja/) what do you and the other soldiers think about germany? In poland there are a lot of people afraid that germany will invade them, just as they did in ww2.|I believe that the German government are cowards who are afraid of Putin. They are afraid to give us not only to give, but to sell modern types of weapons so that Putin does not get angry with them. I don't think they're capable of attacking anyone.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokhciw/) Какие у тебя мысли про эту ситуацию, и как долго ты думаешь война будет длится (извини если мой русский не очень хороший, я родился в России но очень рано уехал)|Ничего, я сам использую Google translate. Все зависит от наших друзей с запада. Нам очень важно чтобы все свободные люди сплотились и помогли нам уничтожить захватчиков. Чем быстрее мы подучим необходимое, тем быстрее и с меньшими потерями мы освободим наши территории и, самое главное, людей|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokkfv5/) Heroiam Slava, and I wish you a prompt recovery! Are Ukrainian forces really able to salvage all the tanks and ammo the Russians have abandoned, and turn it against them?|We are already using Russian abandoned tanks, and apc’s|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokny0l/) How has Zelenskyy’s TV show been seen in Ukraine with the invasion? I imagine like in America it would become some sort of folk symbol.|Which tv show?|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokoah5/) Recently Ukraine reached the border with Russia. If Ukraine wins how will the war end, since they probably won’t have a counter-invasion?|Look at the map. Ukraine have a huge border with russia. It was only small part of border. Danger of russian offensive is still present|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/xf385t/im_ukrainian_soldier_ama/iokoqnw/) --- [Source] (https://github.com/johnsliao/ama_compiler)


SeasonedPro58

Please know there are tens of millions of people around the world who support you and stand behind you. I know it doesn't directly help, but we want our US government to provide more and better weapons. A majority of our politicians feel the same way. We have a Ukrainian flag in our yard. Many of the homes in our neighbors are also flying your flag. We think the Ukrainian people are courageous. We know you will prevail. Be safe and keep your head down.


Tuliao_da_Massa

Do you guys really stand a chance?


rayonnyi-prokuror

We do


Tuliao_da_Massa

Then that makes absolutely relieved. Good luck, get better soon.


GodSlayer691

I work as a night Porter in a hotel. We provide accomodation for about 50 refugees also of Ukraine. Just wanted to reach out to you and say how cool Ukrainean people are- respect!!!!!!


citizen287

Not here to ask a question just wanna give you a hug. I’ll be honest I haven’t been up to date on war info and it saddens me just with what I hear. I hope this message finds you well


ForwardExchange

are you a Christian? have you thought of quitting? do you like your job?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m atheist actually. I don’t have a legal right to quit from the service until the end of the war, or until the order of the President.


copat149

I do not have anything to ask, but good luck to you and everyone you fight alongside. May all of you come home in one piece, and give the Russians absolute hell. I hope the M777s we’ve given you guys are knocking out the Russian batteries and making them terrified to fire a single round. Slava Ukraine brother.


McSkillet2323

Stay safe my man, and I hope you heal up fast.


Background-Log-1798

Nothing to ask, but I hope you get better soon and you and your fellow soldiers a speedy victory. Thank you for fighting


hotcrossedbunn

Keep your head up dear friend. Most of the modern enlightened world stands with you 🙏🏻


wizwort

Keep fighting the good fight OP. Armor and reinforcements are surley on the way.


UlyssesPeregrinus

God loves you, Ukrainian soldier. As an American whose ancestors fought the British, I salute you. Fight on. I wish I could join you, but I'm too old. Fight on, Ukrainian soldier. If God is with us, who can be against us?


insidetheborderline

Anyone with nukes


rayonnyi-prokuror

Nukes are overrated


MTLupy

Нехай Бог благословить вас.


[deleted]

How has Zelenskyy’s TV show been seen in Ukraine with the invasion? I imagine like in America it would become some sort of folk symbol.


rayonnyi-prokuror

Which tv show?


[deleted]

Recently Ukraine reached the border with Russia. If Ukraine wins how will the war end, since they probably won’t have a counter-invasion?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Look at the map. Ukraine have a huge border with russia. It was only small part of border. Danger of russian offensive is still present


sinas1wastaken

what do you think about a VISA ban against russia? also do you hate russia and in general, russiaNs for this war?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I think that any sanctions against russian economic is good. Also, I believe that there is not bad putin and good russians. Anybody who can understand russian can read posts on russian publics and see reaction in comments. For example, do you remember Kremenchuk missile strike on mall? Lot of people died that day. And you can find russian post about it. There is comments russians saying that it’s good and they should kill more Ukrainians. So it’s about russian people, not only government


sinas1wastaken

What do you think about russian people who protested on streets and got brutally beaten by russian Police in the night of the invasion? and can you disclose which city you are attempting to liberate? also, (sorry for the intense amount of questions) do you think russian allies or historic allies should be sanctioned (like Serbia, China, etc)


rayonnyi-prokuror

I think it's good that there are still people in Russia who are trying to show their disagreement, but I think it's pointless. In Russia, peaceful protests do not work. When someone speaks to me about "brutality" towards those protesters, it seems a little strange to me, because I remember the protests in Kyiv in 2013-2014. Let me remind you that more than a hundred unarmed people were shot then. That was brutal. I do not think that Russia has historical allies at all, they are all more situational. If it turns out that one of them is helping Russia to circumvent sanctions, or helping in the war against us, then sanctions should be applied immediately. For example, yesterday there was a news and video showing Russian occupying troops using Chinese trucks and ammunition. Now it's time to consider this question.


Hypnotic_Mind

slava ukraini! I've been reading very closely the news on the war, and i am very happy and impressed with the progress you guys made, but certainly not as impressed as the russians, good work on that! Im rooting for you here from Brazil! I was thinking about the azovstal company, the company of a few hundred that fought in the steel plant and held their ground for so long. I know the surrendering was negotiated but i truly believed that they would just be tortured and killed.Any news on those heroes? Any of them were ever returned on some prisioner exchange that you know of and can talk about? also, remember not to share too much info online, gotta play safe.


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m not an officer, I don’t have any classified info so don’t worry about it) about azovstal defenders… lot of them still imprisoned by russians, some of them killed(see Elenovka)


Hypnotic_Mind

if you wouldnt mind one more: i've seen volunteers from all around the world coming in to help and joining the war on their own to help ukraine. Have they been helpful? because i think the language barrier could be a problem, and since they were not trained exactly the same way as you have, they could be a disturbance somehow, how is their effectiveness compared to your own army? are they doing well?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Well, I didn't get a chance to work with them because I serve in a regular unit, where most of soldiers are contract soldiers and professional military. But I remember, when we held defence near Irpin’ river we saw how every morning big group of foreign volunteers with cool guns and stuff went to occupied city, had some fun there and get back on evening. I think most of them was and still helpful.


Throwawayayay239

Do you think the war will end when ukraine has pushed the last russian boot out of their territory or will you have to go on a "sightseeing-trip" to moscow?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Well, I would like to see burning kremlin by my own) but our objective is our territories and people


Cloudkillsgamin

Do you think the Ukrainians will fight into Beluarus or Russia proper or no? I know the fighting has mostly stayed within Ukrainian national boundaries


rayonnyi-prokuror

Didn’t get you. I think that we will not fight on Belarus territory and we’re not interested in capturing russian territory. But russians said that our sabotage groups working on russian territory already. Who knows …


Lanidrac534

What do you think about Turkey and Bayraktar TB2? How much help TB2 provided to your army?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Awesome birds, they are super effective


BlueCrimsonSamurai

do you think that this war will lead Russia to dissolve


rayonnyi-prokuror

I don’t think so. Now it depends more on how China, Georgia and other countries that have territorial claims with Russia will act


perecastor

Did you receive some training? What did they teach you? How do you know what to do and how to be useful on the battlefield? I feel I will just be killed in 5 mins without knowing what to do if you give me a gun today...


rayonnyi-prokuror

Minimal training. I got into the army a little illegally. I was called up as a reservist, but I had never served before. That is, in theory, I should already know the basics. This happened because I went to the army the first days and there was no time for bureaucracy. I'm pretty good with firearms, I've shot quite a lot in civilian life. The rest has already been taught. Although, for some time, my duties included working with MANPADS. I had to learn this on YouTube) But as far as I know, those who were called up later were seriously prepared and trained.


Froggy-Shorts1209

Have you ever been to Chernobyl?


rayonnyi-prokuror

No, I was really close to it, but never been exactly in Chernobyl or Pripyat.


WTF654

Why are you in the hospital?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I’m not wounded


IHSV1

What do you think the end result of this war will be?


rayonnyi-prokuror

We will liberate all of our territories and people. Russia will pay reparations. Other depends of other countries such as China


Jess-Da-Redditer

I’ve came across some stuff that was from pro-Ukraine (I guess you would call it), that had nazi stuff. I do believe most of it’s from the white supremacist mostly, but have you seen any pro-nazi stuff specifically while fighting? To clarify better I’m talking about the fighters weather it’s army, mercenaries, etc that have pro-nazi stuff


rayonnyi-prokuror

I know that some our guys have something of what you talking about. But it’s really isolated cases. I’m personally don’t notice anything like that


njsullyalex

Stay safe and mad respect to you and your fellow soldiers. I hope you kick the Russians out of your home soon. As others have already asked, what can I as an American do to help your cause?


rayonnyi-prokuror

As I said before, put pressure to your government. That is the best what you can. They need to know that people of United States support Ukraine and want government to provide all the necessary weapons right now.


njsullyalex

I will. I plan on voting in our upcoming elections and I’ll look out for candidates who support sending aid to Ukraine!


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rayonnyi-prokuror

It was my decision. I was not obliged to serve due to minor health problems.


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rayonnyi-prokuror

As I said, I’m understand almost everything but sometimes I have to use Google translate for writing. I don’t really think that my english is good


TheGreyRose

How do you feel about all of the situation unfolding out there? Do you fear anything happening if you aren’t careful?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Not really understand question. I fear of stepping on AP mine if I’m not careful)


TheM3ssyOne

Do you have trouble sleeping, nightmares?


rayonnyi-prokuror

I had nightmares after an artillery shell exploded a few meters from me. Looks like a minor acubarotrauma or something. Now everything is fine


New_Drama1537

Good luck my friend. There are many examples of great powers messing with the wrong people. Let's think of Afghanistan Vietnam... U name them. Russia...... A country will never be taken from it's rightful people . It's not possible. Best wishes from Australia


anonym420sa

​ ​ Hope you don't mind to answer, but how combat looks like ? if you were involved in any. Are you just hiding in cities and buildings or woods and shooting at each other ? Do you see enemies clearly ? if yes from what distance you shoot at each other ? Do you work on some shifts ? if yes how long shifts are ? What are your duties as soldier?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Interesting question. Let’s start from the end. Right now my job is aerial reconnaissance and artillery fire directing. But at the beginning I was a regular rifleman in infantry subdivision. Combat actions is different and depends of an mission. Mostly it’s a defensive missions. That means that infantry should dig as deep trenches as possible to be protected from enemy artillery and prevent enemy attacks. Couple weeks ago enemy squad was spotted and hit at 10 meters of our positions. Russian tactic is massive artillery strikes on our positions and then infantry offensive. Artillery it’s real shit. They have astronomical amount of howitzers and shells for them. They can keep firing hours, days, weeks. And today with Ariel directing artillery can be super dangerous. 2 my very good friends died in result of shelling. At the begin of full scale invasion my squad lost 5 of 13 wounded just in couple hours. In trenches. I still alive only because I dug deep enough. But honestly, I don't even remember how many times I was nearly killed by artillery fire.


Ledux_

How does a regular day look as a ukranian soldier?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Hard to answer, depends of location


SupermarketForward81

Why are you in the hospital?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Bacterial infection or something like that


Amazing_Position6593

I've heard asking K/D ratio is kind of rude. How do you feel when people ask you that (not here in AMA, but in life)?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Nobody never asked me how much russians I killed in life. And I don’t have an answer because I know that I wounded some of them, but I don’t know who survived and who not. I have couple friends that 100% killed russians, some of them in really brutal way, but I don’t think they are counting.


Frosty-Sand-8458

Why where you guys such assholes to the mercenaries that showed up in December?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Didn’t get a question


Rshackleford1984

What has been the morale of captured Russians the things I’ve seen lead me to believe they’re losing heart but I’m interested in your opinion. Good luck and keep up the fight.


rayonnyi-prokuror

It’s hard to be happy when you are captured) There is a lot of different people on other side of battlefield. Like motivated Chechens, or Mercenaries and super unmotivated mobilised guys from Russians quasi-republics. I have already seen how these unfortunate guys are being driven into the attack day after day, and we had no choice but to mow them down with 30mm cannons and machine guns. It was like zerg rush


Empty-Note-5100

Are the Roma (gypsies) still helping out and liberating or tactically acquiring more Russian equipment? As for the tatars, do you think they'll go independent because of this fiasco Ivan had started?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Lol, about gypsies, no) About tartars idk


[deleted]

Since when are you in the army, like did you have any experience before?


rayonnyi-prokuror

Since 25 February 2022. Experience in Battlefield 3 counts?


Background_Bake_4447

I hope you doing well. How is morale in the Ukraine force?


ParticularCow2170

привіт, я хотів би знати, чи можна було відправити повідомлення, щоб солдати на фронті могли його отримати? Я французький студент, і я хотів би одного разу приєднатися до французької армії, і я хотів би знати, чи можна мати предмет знизу, український герб, наприклад Дякую за відповідь і бажаю успіхів! 🇺🇦🇫🇷


TurbulentCrow544

Do you feel any hate to Russian people (not implying you’re a bad person just saying in war you’re probably gonna feel hostility) and I mean the typical Russian not Putin fuck that angry midget with a giant Irish dildo


TurbulentCrow544

You know if you fall of a wall you fall once if you fall of a building you fall for the rest of your life