Ukrainian Citizens Are Taking It Upon Themselves To Capture Russian Military Vehicles

[Jilly_in_VA]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may only be on its sixth day, but it’s already producing a flurry of accounts of Ukrainian soldiers and citizens alike defying the odds and standing up to their would-be occupiers. On the military side, stand-out stories so far have included the heroically futile defense of Snake Island and the mythic fighter ace known as the Ghost of Kyiv. Civilians who have grabbed headlines include Sunflower Woman, Ukrainian Tank Man, and now, a string of anonymous citizens who’ve apparently commandeered abandoned Russian military vehicles. To first get up to date on our most recent past coverage of the fighting so far, click here.

In the last few days, videos of these incidents have contributed to something of a social media phenomenon, one that’s also reflecting some of the surprising setbacks the Russian military is facing in a conflict that many had expected would be extremely one-sided. As it is, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have combined successes on the battlefield with a well-orchestrated public relations campaign that typically sets their ingenuity and heroism against the hapless Russian invaders. Though there are no clear indications one way or the other that any of this has been scripted, there are obvious propaganda and morale-boosting benefits from publicizing this imagery.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44511/ukrainians-citizens-are-taking-it-upon-themselves-to-capture-russian-military-vehicles
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I guarantee you, this has got some of the funniest, most inspiring footage yet, including a TikTok video of an influencer showing how to drive a Russian tank she found abandoned.

[TygrBright]

1. The issue of Russians "false flagging" their vehicles with Ukrainian flags was raised...

In respect to the possible confusion of both forces about who/what they're shooting at.

I do have a suggestion that might simplify that.

Ukrainian forces should mark their vehicles with large signs saying "F*CK PUTIN".

That should help identify which vehicles are being used by actual Ukrainians.

helpfully,
Bright

[Frustratedlady]

2. Incredible! The Ukrainians are a gutsy bunch, that's for sure! Good for them.

I heard this morning that the Russians had to go to grocery stores to get some food. Their "food" was over 5 years old. I'm assuming they are referencing MRE-types.

What was all that training used for? How many weeks were they out there buzzing around fields? Didn't learn much. I hope they don't get shot for walking away.

[lagomorph777]

3. I love that tank girl.

Very funny style, even though I don't speak a word of her language.

[honest.abe]

7. Where is the "tank girl"?

[lagomorph777]

8. Several people posted her video here on DU over the last couple of days.

[honest.abe]

11. LOL.. needed a good laugh in this horrific situation.

Thanks for posting.

[COL Mustard]

4. I hope the Ukrainians are either seizing the equipment or disabling it so the Russians can't

Come back later and grab it again.

Some poor Russian supply officer is going to have one HELL of a Report of Survey, and some Ukrainian supply officer is going to have one hell of a "Found on Post" claim. And how long can they hide that stuff when the IG comes around?

You guys and gals who were in the Army know what I'm talking about!

[Jilly_in_VA]

6. I laughed at the tank being towed

and the guy running like mad alongside it. I'm guessing he was the driver....

[COL Mustard]

10. He's in a lot of hot water!!!

Vassili, you let your tank get STOLEN???

Why, sarge, I just stepped out for a bio break and this dude with a tractor came along. Couldn't be helped.

[lagomorph777]

9. They are using the stuff.

Of course. It's the same equipment they have trained on.

[Jilly_in_VA]

5. Some US general is reputed to have said

about the Russian army "It's not an army, it's a museum." That said, the Ukrainian army has a lot of the same equipment. All they have to do is paint over the Russian insignia and they're good to go. I was ROTFL at the Roma guys who stole the APC. If you switch over to the Twitter feed on that one, one of the comments was, "He says 5 words and 3 are dirty. I thought my Croation grandmother swears a lot."