It is NOT an escalation when the defensive side attacks into Russia. When you fight a defensive war for the lives of your very family and people, there is no escalation.

That imperial march theme 😂

I was raised by survivors of the holodomor genocide. Ukrainians are brave and honorable people. Glory to the heroes from Canada.

Having the drones play the Imperial Death March is a little on the nose

How many brave Ukrainians needlessly died because certain GOP members of Congress held up military aid?

Thanks for your brave reporting, Nick...such danger

Did you hear the music!

It's hard to believe that there are Americans who support Russia at this time in history.

Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!

Russia go home and fix your failing country..

Thank you so much for reporting from the frontlines. The world needs to know the truth about Russia’s genocidal war against Ukraine 🙏🏻

Stay STRONG 😢😮 please help the President the soldiers and the people of Ukrain 🙏🏼🙏🏼it heart breaking to see they still have courage and smiles on there faces 👍🏼🙏🏼🌟🙏🏼🇺🇦

Was that the Darth Vader theme song in ring tone mode? 🤣

At least they have the balls to wear uniforms unlike Hamas.

Hello, I am a South Korean student, 13 years of age, currently going to NaeJung Middle School, going by the name of EunSeo Hwang. I am frightened, as we all are, of the outcome of this war. I am scared out of my wits, my brain is short circuiting every day as the news informs me of heavy battles between Russia and Ukraine. Already Russia is advancing, gaining land. Yet, Ukrainian soldiers stand their ground and fight. The heartfelt support from people all over the world has given them another spark of hope. Both sides are suffering losses- it is important to remember that not all these Russian and Ukrainian soldiers are fighting to kill and to destroy the other side as of cold hearted malice- they fight for their lives, for their people and for their families waiting for them desperately. I am confident all of you here know this very well. I want to thank CNN for keeping us informed on the deathly battle between the two forces- I do not think I could live if I were to stay completely ignorant. I want to thank all the people who are fighing, whether in battle or on the Internet or at home- against the tyranny of this situation. I want to thank everyone here willing to listen to a young South Korean girl listening to CNN. Have a nice day.

The West is indebted to Ukraine for fighting this war. It's ridiculous that some Americans see this as a waste while looking past the hundreds of billions spent on defense. Glory to Ukraine!

US supports 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

Ukrainian sense of humor even in war Ukraine military a GOAT

Simply AMAZING coverage!!! Actually seeing what the BRAVE Ukrainian Defenders do and how intelligent they are with the drones! Fascinating! Stay safe and be careful! Slava Ukraini!

My dudes are LEGENDARY

MUGA! 🇺🇦⚔️💪❤️👍

Video up 6 mins and bots be spamming comments barely even changing a word in 5 different comments,

" We fought them hard, we fought them well, out on the plains we gave them hell."

The worst thing is that this war is becoming "a new normal" in the world and in the region. It could have been won already yet that time was lost. Now collective trauma and negativity is ever increasing and it will have impact for decades and maybe even a couple hundred years.

Slava Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💛

In some ways this war is very bizarre. Imagine if in WWII the US made a rule they weren’t allowed to strike on Japanese soil, or the UK made a rule that they were only allowed to stay on their island and defend. Is not being allowed to attack your enemy (in self-defense) common in other wars?

Here come the magacultists.

"War, what is it good for-Absolutely nothing."

Yes we very much appreciate your or CNN SENT reporter to bring us REAL news live, not from far away reporting.

21st Century Drone Wars

South korea birth rate is 0.6, but military defense duty is still mandatory only for men (even men with poor health).

UkrainianSoldiers played the US national anthem towards Ru55ian Orcs on the frontlines at full volume in a recent video. 🤣🤣

Seems their ears are the best defense vs incoming drones. This implies they should have sound antennas, to hear them from further away, right? Next step is a targeting system paired with that antenna...

US supports 🇺🇦 Ukraine!

Imperial march goes hard

Slava Ukraine ❤🇺🇦

2:57 "The Imperial March" as a chip tune was a nice touch as they were loading the explosives. Ukraine really is resisting against a version of the Galactic Empire ran by the Sith.

Gotta love the 2:55 Star Wars track

ruzzian special 3 day special military operation still dragging on? Why don’t they just go home?

Slava Ukrayini

Get the Orcs off the Ukrainian land!

Slava Ukraine!

I don't know if it is wise to report the details and show the face and names of the soldiers. What if they are being taken prisoners and the enemy retaliates?

The Russians underestimated the Ukrainians' fight for sovereignty in that region of the world. I'm sure the Russians thought it was going to be an easy task like that of taking over "The Crimean Peninsula," where Ukrainians laid down their arms to become part of Russians' territory back in 2014.

The imperial march theme from star wars got me. 😅 I heard it and thought something was wrong with my phone at first. 😅

Less than one mile from the Russian lines, a Ukrainian soldier sweats through the late-night chill as he readies the first of the night’s armed drones. A red lamp attached to his head casts a dim light as he works. The drone’s launching pad is made of battlefield debris-shattered ammunition crates, limbs from trees-concealed inside a fresh bomb crater. Once the drone is airborne, pilot and navigator confront a flurry of warning messages: “GPS ERROR” followed moments later by “BATTERY FAULT.” The drone crashes. It’s the start of a long, typical night for the Achilles Battalion on Ukraine’s eastern front. Since June 2023, propaganda videos from both Ukrainian and Russian drones-known as first person view (FPV) drones-have spread across social media platforms, creating a new and modern narrative for the grinding war. The videos show drones that explode on impact, destroying vehicles, cutting down unaware soldiers or those fleeing the assault. At this point in the war, drone pilot is a highly sought-after role among Ukrainian forces. The fierce competition for the rare open positions draws both injured soldiers who must continue to serve and new soldiers wishing to avoid the horrors of frontline combat. . A member of the Night Bombers unit prepares to launch an FPV drone from an artillery crater, using smashed ammunition boxes as a launching pad. In April, I traveled to Ukraine and attached with the 92nd Brigade’s Achilles Battalion, whose soldiers were making a name for themselves as a professional drone unit. With the frontline teams, I witnessed the intense and anxious moments as they piloted their drones over Ukrainian forward positions and into Russian territory. I also watched units a few miles from the front that were arming and assembling drones, driven by a mix of anxiety and innovation as they repurposed materials to deploy against the enemy.

why did you show their positions CNN???!

They should see if the emergency space blankets can hide them from thermal imaging

I feel like some of the kit for the modern war era would be camo netting that includes thermal scattering.

War sucks, but it also seems like the right time in UA to really start testing anti-drone systems. It's going to be a critical part of any war soon. As AI becomes integrated, the skies are going to be filled with them. I would argue they will be more impactful than 100 million dollar fighter jets. Control of the low altitude for drones is going to be critical.

That march of the empire theme was a nice touch.

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

I hear emergency thermal blankets hide the heat signature

One of Baba Yaga's brothers taking off to teach the Orcs a lesson.

Drones war .. we fought man to man in Iraq.

This is a war being fought like the terminator movie from the early 80s

The Power On Self Test (POST) sound for the drone was the Imperial March from Star Wars.

Ruck Fussia.

Ukraine needs more Patriot defence systems.

Russia took all that land but you can't hold it. Ever.

They don't have many soldiers left.

A Tribute to Ukraine The Fight Where were you when the walls came crumbling down. Fearing for our lives In our home towns. Where children once played Laughter was everywhere We now find graves Seems like only...we care. But now, We're standing side by side Defending arm in arm Praying for our lives. And now, We're standing toe to toe Fighting hand to hand Dying for our nation's soul. Instrumental 🎶 If we lose. If this was our last fight. I promise you We didn't run and hide. Only one way to live Head high and full of pride What we would give Our blood and tears we cried. But now, We're standing side by side Defending arm in arm Praying for our lives. And now, We're standing toe to toe Fighting hand to hand Dying for our nation's soul. Instrumental 🎶 A burst of lightning coming from the morning sky confuses all We will not run and hide. But now, We're standing side by side Defending arm in arm Praying for our lives. And now, We're standing toe to toe Fighting hand to hand Dying for our nation's..... And then, There's one thing that remains. Fight until the death Fight for our Ukraine. But now, Our prayers were not met By those who stood by By those who would forget. . By Humble Driver thank you for reading humble poem ❤️ 🙏 and if you are interested in song please go to Humble Driver KZfaq

REGIME CHANGE FOR RUSSIA !

Hello Poo'tin.... How many days more, before the 3 days SMO is over?

SLava Ukraine from ALASKA USA

This rule of "I'll give you too less weapons to properly defend yourself BUT under the condition that you cant attack your enemy support lines" is plain evil. It cost thousands of innocent lifes already...

I see a lot of comments saying "I support Ukraine", but I'm afraid just a comment is not enough. If you really want to support Ukraine, do the right thing and VOTE for a president and / or political party that supports Ukraine. That is much more valuable than a random comment.

Volchansk is Russian for 60% already🙂

Their ingenuity supersedes our military industrial complex. To be intelligent, adaptable and free from bureaucracy should be something we can learn from them.

And thus, Ukraine has fully conquered Russia.

We have vampires now. What in the 😳

…”with a night drone”… , as opposed to a day drone! 🤔

StarWars music when the drone boots up!

From his hometown of Culiacán, Ismael Zambada invented the paintbrush and won the world’s respect.

Anderson Vanderbuilt will tell you how it is.

Uh oh, here's Anderson Cooper he's going to tell you what's going on LMFAO

Go, Ukraine, goooooi!!!!!💪💪💪💪💪

Did you bring your passport? Lol. We stand with the people of Ukraine.

WHY do they show us every bullet Ukraine shoots? News flash, they are still losing. They made a video 📹 for their counter-offensive in advance. It's idiotic.

The second army in the world is being kicked in the a-s by a country that has never fought and is five times smaller than Russia in terms of army size🤣. This is all you need to know about the Russian army.

Some 50 western mercenaries recently lost their lives.

Hands and feet are being torn off and volunteers are being dragged to military enlistment offices all over Ukraine!

The music is appropriate. Darth vader didn't hold elections either.

Does anyone believe any of this? 😂😂😂

Vive la grande RUSSIAN ❤

GO BOYS SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 💙 ❤️ SLAVA 🇺🇸 🌎 USA

Slava Ukraini! 🙏

These reporters are so senseless! Why are they giving away Ukraine’s location?

And the propaganda war machine rolls on

Zelenski is no longer the president of the Ukraine.

Chinese drone companies are making a fortune in this war.

I wish the reporter hadn't showed Belgorod in the distance. Now the Ukrainian position may be compromised.

they saved 1000's since there was no engagement

What was this story supposed to show? It turned out to be the best advert for how good Russian electronic warfare systems are. Ukraine is good at fooling the western media but not at fighting.

Russia has a winning military strategy, Ukraine and NATO have a PR strategy. The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.

The buffer zone should be on Russian territory, not Ukrainian.

Very informative, thank you CNN. ( Australia).

100,000's of young men on both sides dead. Very sad.

America first.