3 Sep: FOOTAGE: Unfazed Ukrainian Fighters Rescue Their Friend, Dodging Russian Rockets

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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the five hundred fifty seventh day of the war.

Day 557: Sep 03

Today, there is a lot of news from the south.

First of all, the Ukrainian Air Force identified and destroyed Russian forces that were deployed from Crimea to the north-western part of the Black Sea. Recently released footage shows how Russians arrived at the end point and started unloading ammunition from one of the boats when a Ukrainian assault drone operator launched a rocket and destroyed the boat with ammunition, killing almost a dozen troops in the process. Interestingly, this time, Ukrainians used Bayraktar TB2 aerial drones, which we have not seen in a while. Previously, Ukrainians stopped using them because Russians adjusted their air defense and did not allow for extensive use. However, recently, in certain locations, the situation changed in favor of Ukrainians once again.

By the way, several days ago, Ukrainians conducted another special operation slightly south of where the Russians were destroyed today. The goal of the Ukrainian special operation was to improve control over the Black Sea. As mentioned previously, one of the ways Ukrainians achieve it is by establishing radars and surveillance systems on the oil rigs along the Crimean shore. Some Russian analysts also speculated that Ukrainians even temporarily station or assemble their marine drones on these oil rigs and establish anti-ship missiles that are capable of striking ground targets to destroy the Russian air defense along the shore.

Russian forces are obviously actively trying to prevent Ukrainians from carrying out their plans. Usually, Russians send their fighter jets or helicopters to eliminate the threat. That is why the boats have to constantly maneuver to dodge the fire. Unfortunately, during one such operation, one of the Ukrainian fighters fell off the speed boat when it made a sharp turn. In the heat of the fight for survival, the crew could not afford to try to dodge cluster bombs and save the fighter simultaneously. The best bet was to deal with the Russians first and then rescue the fighter.

In order to make sure that the fighter was not lost, a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone operator started tracking down the drifting fighter with thermal cameras. The fighter jet could not get close to the boat for fear of being shot down, just like the previous one, so soon, the jet ran out of ammunition without successfully hitting the boat, and the threat disappeared. Nonetheless, the rescue mission turned out to be much more difficult than expected because Russians continued sending one fighter jet after another to hunt down the Ukrainian boat crew, so the moment the boats tried to get closer to the fighter, they were chased by the jets. The rescue operation continued for 12 hours until the Russians gave up. The fighter spent 12 hours in the middle of the Black Sea until he was eventually rescued.

The fact that the special operators managed to survive operating so close to Crimea and fighting off fighter jets while simultaneously filming everything with reconnaissance drones once again demonstrates that Ukrainians greatly improved their control over the Black Sea.

This had the biggest impact on the Russian forces in the western part of the Kherson region. As Russians here are virtually surrounded, Ukrainians are constantly destroying Russian bases on this isolated peninsula. Only in August Ukrainians destroyed two bases and multiple air defense and radiolocation systems, and over the last week, Ukrainians conducted at least 3 more successful strikes.

The target of the first HIMARS strike became a Russian base in Sadove. The target of the second strike became yet another air defense system. And the third target became one of the most advanced and expensive radar systems Predel-E, which costs almost a quarter of a billion dollars, and an electronic warfare system Layer-2. By the way, this is exactly where the Ukrainians destroyed the Russian boat today from a Bayraktar.

Based on such geolocated videos, it seems like Ukrainians gained complete freedom of movement in the air above the western part of the Kherson region and, by extension, the western shore of Crimea, despite the best Russian efforts to prevent it. Recently released footage shows how Russians saw one Ukrainian reconnaissance drone and sent 2 helicopters to chase it and shoot it down. The helicopters even bumped sever times into the drone but never managed to shoot it down. After a long chase, the drone operator managed to escape and return the drone basically intact.

[RFU]

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[vmhutch]

Never leaving a brother behind is the motto of the committed. Only units with high morale live it to the end. Hats off to those special operators.

[XverXDriveX]

12 hours in the black sea… AND they saved him… those soldiers are friends for life. Ukraine! ❤

[marymarlow]

That’s a very heart-warming story. Imagine his relief when he saw the boat heading towards him after 12 hours. Courage, care and ingenuity. I know which army I’d rather be a soldier in 🇺🇦🇺🇦💪🇺🇦🇦🇺

[akend]

The fact that the Ukrainian boat crews sailed around the Black Sea for TWELVE HOURS trying to save their overboard comrade, constantly dodging fire from Russian aircraft all the while, is an incredible act of bravery and heroism. It also shows how much the Ukrainian military values the lives of their fellow soldiers!
Slava Ukraine!
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[toddbeamer]

Congratulations to the rescue team, and the soldier who survived 12 hours in the water. Slava Ukraini!

[glb]

“Leave no man behind!” Glory toUkraine!!

[happybunny]

An amazing story about the rescue. It is incredible that the fighter survived 12 hours before being rescued. Many people would have given up psychologically before that. I hope the teamwork and bravery will be recognised for all those involved in the rescue, including the drone operators. :)

[jeromejooste]

Slava Ukraini. Fantastic to witness the level of dedication to save one life. Pure heroism.

[smaeschli]

The rescue story is incredible! Ukrainian honour, dogged courage and ingenuity never fails to astonish me.
Slava Ukraïni!

[Shazza]

Thanks for the continual positive reporting. Im Australian and have written my government and pray everyday for Ukraines success.

[hentehoo]

*No one leaves a friend behind.* Or as we say it In Finnish, *kaveria ei jätetä* .

Excellent content as usual!

[Lum_co]

Waiting on the edge of my seat to see how things progress in the next days and weeks. Incredible to see the fortitude and ingenuity of the Ukrainian people yet again. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦💪

[dewott]

No soldier left behind, that is some hard-core balls of steel on the Ukranian end

[rositasultana]

Incredible stamina and stubbornness from the Ukrainian fighters!
Slava Ukraini!

[eddieberntsen]

If that doesn't demonstrate the value that Ukrainians put on every life, I don't know what does. 12 hours for one man 👍💪🇺🇦 Героям Слава

[RedcoatsReturn]

A legendary brave rescue showing great skill and care for their brother out there 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Slava Ukraine !! 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[donquixote]

This is proof of the outstanding spirit Ukrainians show over and over again. Slava Ukraine 💙💙💛💛 Love from Sweden.

[justme-udvk]

These are HEROES! They are fighting for their fellow countrymen. Such fearless actions! Glory to Ukraine!!!!

[JayW]

Ukrainian forces have adapted better than any military I've ever seen. They are constantly adapting and staying maneuverable. Russia never stood a chance.