Eighteen-Year-Old Ukrainian To Raise Siblings After His Mother Was Killed In Shelling

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Vyacheslav Yalov's mother, Maryna, 37, was killed in the Donbas by Russian shelling as they walked home together. He has now been evacuated to western Ukraine with his two younger brothers and two younger sisters, whom he plans to bring up alone.
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@PlanetaryCitizen 2 жыл бұрын

His mother would be proud of him. Hopefully all the family can stay together and get the help they need.

@dusk6159 2 жыл бұрын

They deserve a future, they should finally be free after all they went through.

@PlanetaryCitizen 2 жыл бұрын

@@dusk6159 Indeed!

@KayBeeJaebeom94 2 жыл бұрын

@@dusk6159 don’t tell me that his father was killed in this situation😓 bless him I hope he has relatives from mother or father side still🙏 have a good future boys🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

@lindahope8849 2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@ozziebugga9725 2 жыл бұрын

So sad, and at the same time so inspiring.

@laylahunter9627 2 жыл бұрын

He lost his mother in his arms, that alone is traumatizing then having to go home and explain to your siblings what happened and raise them during war. I’m speechless

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

Without being graphical omg 😢 what is shell ?

@laylahunter9627 2 жыл бұрын

@Freedom❤ the act of bombing a place with artillery shells

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

@@laylahunter9627 😢

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

@@laylahunter9627 does he have a dad?

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

@UCph_zsmUiMVnz7X01LkNVoQ 🙏 his mom is my age i just turned 37 this month 😢

@jansean2497 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Honey, Your Mom must have been something else to raise an incredible son like you. I guarantee that all she cared about when she died was that you were unharmed. That’s why her last words were “I’m OK”. You will do a great job with your little brother and sisters. They are so lucky to have you.

@smilestylez2488 2 жыл бұрын

I think her body protected him from the blast. That's probably what was most important to her was that he was safe. ❤❤😢

@jamesinameti6184 Жыл бұрын

I mean he calls them his children

@alimurtaza1 Жыл бұрын

Yeah probably that was the reason

@Altair282 Жыл бұрын

Keep coping weakling

@tinaokasi494 Жыл бұрын

So much pain and sadness for him to bear💔....I know he miss her so much....how horrible to have to bury his mother by himself 🥀

@Warpminds Жыл бұрын

What a strong person. Witnesses his Mom's death and then takes care of his siblings at such a young age. His mother is definitely proud!

@creatorunknown6708 2 жыл бұрын

I am an 18 year old guy and I can't stop crying after watching him. I cannot even imagine what he's going through 😞. Being 18 year old all alone and raising 4 sibling is unimaginable . May his Mother REST IN PEACE.

@engineerkhairul6567 2 жыл бұрын

This is normal when Zionist Israel killed Palestinian parent

@life-mm5do 2 жыл бұрын

God bless!

@Ri57490 2 жыл бұрын

There are millions of girls and boys in Iraq and Afghanistan who are going through the same thing as this guy. Being left to care for their younger siblings because their parents died.

@blacky_Ninja 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ri57490 That doesn‘t make this case any less sad

@lmlowe9100 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ri57490 so the fuck what?! Go troll one of those KZfaq videos!!!

@Fifettey 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like he’s carrying the world on his shoulders and protecting his siblings letting them play :( I hope he has other family who can support him x

@starsforz 2 жыл бұрын

it said he diesnt

@pinkpaisley4520 2 жыл бұрын

It stated they have no other family. This story is heart breaking - I wish I could fix thing for them

@userno191 2 жыл бұрын

I pray that he has some family support . 🥹😞

@Fifettey 2 жыл бұрын

@@pinkpaisley4520 😢 I wish they had linked to a go fund me or maybe we could contract him to help?

@lily-roseuk2845 2 жыл бұрын

@@Fifettey that’s exactly what I’ve just commented. XxX

@carmengonzalez-forcada101 2 жыл бұрын

The way his eyes light up when he talks about his siblings future is heart warming

@kulesa Жыл бұрын

yes. it seemed to me as if for a brief moment the pain subsided. i so hope someone will be there for him too. supporting him pursuing his dreams. what an incredible human being. and so must have been his mom.

@shaikya Жыл бұрын

As another 18 year old I can’t even imagine what he’s gone through and how he still has a smile on his face when talking about raising his siblings. What an amazing kid, god bless him & his family. I wish them all good health and a safe future 🫶🏻

@angelofdarkness243 Жыл бұрын

ITS BCZ HARDSHIPS IN LIFE MAKES YOU STRONGER

@shaikya Жыл бұрын

@@angelofdarkness243 obviously… related to what I said how?

@angelofdarkness243 Жыл бұрын

@@shaikya I DONT KNOW BUT SOMEHOW IT JUST HAPPENS AS JOR EL SAID TO CLARK KENT THAT THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW HOW STRONG WE ARE IS TO KEEP TESTING OUR LIMITS .

@justsomerandomname2067 Жыл бұрын

As a 19 year old - same

@PhilCross943 Жыл бұрын

@@angelofdarkness243 somehow your voice is annoying me through text

@Ashleighsmum1 2 жыл бұрын

I hope there’s lots of supportive people around him and his family, he’s giving hugs but that child is only 18 and needs the biggest hug. I hope he gets it.

@vanya9276 2 жыл бұрын

He's the man world needs .a real responsible man who was brave enough to take care of his siblings instead of victimising and doing nothing , life is not fair

@konigvonpfersfeld9411 2 жыл бұрын

@@vanya9276 he’s not a man he’s a teen and teens shouldn’t be taking care of children or managing a household

@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269 2 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 NIV For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 🙏!!

@spicynoodles2742 2 жыл бұрын

@@vanya9276 That kid just lost his mother, dude. Pain doesn't make a man.

@LiveLoveLaugh102310 2 жыл бұрын

@@vanya9276 He's an 18 yr old teenager who now has to raise his siblings. That's a hard responsibility even adults find themselves struggling with. Have some compassion

@beawild 2 жыл бұрын

His mother did a superlative job, she raised a wonderful son. He will be there for his siblings, but I hope that someone is there for him too. He deserves to pursue his dream of studying medicine. He will also need financial help with four children to feed and clothe. God bless them all.

@yvettealford999 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone knows how to contact them & to do a *Go Fund Me page & make sure they don't get ripped off, it would be nice to see him be able to go to Medical School.

@anncool4604 2 жыл бұрын

@@yvettealford999 I would love to do a go fund me to get them out of there and come to America. I don’t know how to do that. I just wish I could hug all 5 of those babies.

@redeemedbygrace9236 2 жыл бұрын

@@yvettealford999 I would give money to them. I don't know how.

@engineerkhairul6567 2 жыл бұрын

@@yvettealford999 this is normal when Zionist Israel killed Palestinian parent

@cydniyelldell7553 2 жыл бұрын

I would donate money to him and his siblings!!

@julesmarie403 2 жыл бұрын

the thing about this kid is it sounds like he grew up without a father. which is why him stepping up and handling this situation so strongly is incredible. he might not know the influence of one, but he knows how to become a father. that’s a man.

@jamesinameti6184 Жыл бұрын

Their father died earlier, I think.

@123newjersey3 Жыл бұрын

Not having a father also doesn't make you any less of a man

@julesmarie403 Жыл бұрын

@@123newjersey3 very true

@nachiket481 Жыл бұрын

@LYCKA what was the need for such a false statement The focus here is on his loss, not mother vs father

@dembi2770 Жыл бұрын

@LYCKA you need both a mother and father for various reasons. Anyways, he has to be both wich will be Hard but i wish him the best.

@oswaldplaystechnoneverdies5256 Жыл бұрын

This is tragic. Having your own mother die in your arms, and taking responsibility to take care of your siblings takes a lot of pressure. I’m glad he wasn’t injured, and he’s doing great taking care of his siblings.

@Altair282 Жыл бұрын

Naaah i wouldn't say tragic

@oswaldplaystechnoneverdies5256 Жыл бұрын

@@Altair282 it is pretty tragic to have to see your mother die in your own arms. At least it’d be a tragedy for me.

@KS-eu2vf Жыл бұрын

@@Altair282 are you a moron?

@Kxlsie Жыл бұрын

@@Altair282 Nope dude that’s pretty traumatic. Imagine holding someone you love in your arms while they take their last breath…it would be traumatizing. Of course that’s just your opinion but in mine it is pretty tragic.

@zytoses9223 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible man. Only really entering adulthood, lost his mother and taking on the responsibilities of looking after his brothers and sisters. couldn't imagine myself in his shoes. I hope he gets the support he needs to ensure he follows his dream and his family is provided what they need. His mother would be proud.

@MeiteiManipuri 2 жыл бұрын

My eldest uncle was his age 18-19 when my grandfather, a state govt doctor died in his late 30s leaving behind 9 kids and a wife...my grandmother was uneducated...married very young at 17 in those olden times in a very conservative society and culture in a country in Asia. So, my eldest uncle gave up his dreams and dropped out of college where he just got admitted for a physics major by his dad a few months ago before his death. He worked multiple jobs to help his mother bring up his siblings cuz the govt pension my grandmother used to get since my grandfather was govt employee wasn't enough to feed a hugh family...My father was in 7th grade when his dad passed away

@Jenifer_G 2 жыл бұрын

This beautiful young boy. This is disgraceful. Show this to the Biden adm and EU mad Ursula. Russia trued peace talks but the west was not interested. From a western country.

@brandydinsmore8214 2 жыл бұрын

Must have been an incredible mom as well.

@jeffjohnson5053 2 жыл бұрын

This evil war from Russia is completely NOT acceptable!! It makes me furious!!

@BLUEsurf63 2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ambareenkausar6905 2 жыл бұрын

When his mother said “I’m ok” even after being hit by the explosion, says a lot about this selfless mother. Look at the damage we humans are doing on ourselves. In the name of property, religion or oil, value of life is lost.

@leonelakebi7830 2 жыл бұрын

Also looking at her children you can tell she raised them right ❤️ hes keeping his family together.

@ambareenkausar6905 2 жыл бұрын

@@leonelakebi7830 the maturity this young man is showing is an example for all young men today. His story should be told far and wide an an example of exemplary strength.

@brendadickson9583 2 жыл бұрын

Those words hurt me she was obviously an amazing mother

@pinkey6885 2 жыл бұрын

@@ambareenkausar6905 s😔

@leonelakebi7830 2 жыл бұрын

@@ambareenkausar6905 exactly ❤️

@nimloc1670 2 жыл бұрын

He's magnificent. I want them all to be safe. He's still a kid himself and that tried is unbearable. I hope they all stay safe and what ever kind of person his mom was, I know she'd be proud. What happened to her was unjust.

@KindCountsDeb3773 Жыл бұрын

She must have been an amazing woman and Mother. She raised these kids to be wonderful human beings. Bless them and pray they will have their dreams and they come true. RIP to the Mother.

@toslaw9615 Жыл бұрын

I'm 17 in a few months. Cannot imagine what would I do if this happened to me. God Bless him and his family.

@lynnsavron7949 2 жыл бұрын

What a mature, compassionate, selfless and sensitive young man. His mother would be very proud. Praying for peace in Ukraine and that he realize his dream of becoming a doctor.

@quenyasansel 2 жыл бұрын

Prayers are a nice gesture. If you actually want to do something, there are plenty of charities to donate to and organizations to volunteer for

@sapphicsomnia 2 жыл бұрын

The heartbreak in his voice and eyes when he talks about his mother is truly devastating. His strength is so admirable.

@theoroche27 2 жыл бұрын

Those war mongers didn't win, the amazing mother said she's OK too because she doesn't want to let them win. He will feel thankful for this later as I lost a parent at 16, not in as much devastating circumstances where I seen them actually die in a brutal way of course but losing a parent at a young age can strengthen and mature the human mind so much in later life, you're more emotionally advanced than most people around you with a tougher skin. I mean it depends on individual but I have faith this kid will do fine, it's good to see him get it all out of his system

@coolkid_2554 Жыл бұрын

I'M THE 900TH LIKES I FEEL LIKE A GOD

@KindCountsDeb3773 Жыл бұрын

He rose above this tragedy and focused on his siblings. He seems to get strength and comfort that he will raise them and try and do his best to keep their childhood and dreams. That will give him strength and comfort for the future. They have each other.

@stariadreamtea Жыл бұрын

I'm 34, sadly I'm living with a chronic illness so I can't look after him. Watching him like this I want adopt the lot of them. When people cry I wish I could relieve the pain.

@ahmedibrahim3623 Жыл бұрын

This comment was very sweet, and it shows alot about your personality ❤

@stariadreamtea Жыл бұрын

@@ahmedibrahim3623 Thank you Ahmed. 😃

@Ayzlxn 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so sorry for him, loosing any family member at that age is terrible and I can’t even imagine how he feels. But at least bus siblings have an amazing brother that I know will take care of them. May this war end soon…

@HunterDriguez 2 жыл бұрын

….”losing”

@juniorsir9521 2 жыл бұрын

The man responsible for all this should be the one paying not these innocent people.

@marialuizasantana1425 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope the end of this war

@juniorsir9521 2 жыл бұрын

@NightSeaBreeze perhaps so but there will be a lot of deaths as a result because of that one individual.

@CthRage8946 2 жыл бұрын

I could imagine how he will have to fend for himself and his siblings their father probably is at front now, and probably also not coming back. I cried when he stated, what his sister asked. Does anything could be done so mom would be saved. Furthermore, there is existing risk since he's 18 his country to call him for arms wherever they are it has be sure that he's protected from something like this to happen, otherwise his siblings are left at the hands of the merciless foster system.

@jonjonjrfrmcali 2 жыл бұрын

When you realize the younger siblings are being strong for their brother's sake it makes this story even more heart wrenching. "When I came in, they understood everything."

@jennkitchen4559 2 жыл бұрын

The reason is that they are still very little to understand the lose and pain like their 18 years old brother.

@leggosohee 2 жыл бұрын

@@jennkitchen4559 not exactly though. I was 10 when i lost my uncle and i truly understood at the time the sadness of losing someone. So yes in my opinion his siblings are also staying strong for his sake.

@tinapourshirazi2471 2 жыл бұрын

@@jennkitchen4559 I agree. The brother being 18 is already mature enough and able to consume heavier topics or events rather than the younger ones. They too must feel absolutely heartbroken. But for him he’s not thinking of himself. He’s turned into a mother and a father. Thinking about his children. The responsibility naturally just falls on his shoulder being the eldest. Understanding everything from planning on where to have a funeral. And all the money situation. He will have that picture playing in his mind when it’s late at night and missing his mom but trying to sleep. It will probably hit his younger siblings when they’re older. Not that they aren’t grieving now though. I just wanna hug all of them

@shannonly23 Жыл бұрын

I look at him and see a kid who is going to have to grow up way too fast…but a kid that has the strength to do so. Bless you, dude. You got this. Especially with your mom watching out for you.❤❤❤❤❤

@thunderpocky6034 Жыл бұрын

We may speak different languages but we all feel the same emotions. May his mom Rest In Peace. This is one strong 💪 young man.

@Braveheart.22 2 жыл бұрын

She must have been a wonderful mother to have raised such a fantastic honorable young man. May he be blessed always.His mother would be so proud of him. Im sure he will make a great MD. 💙 🇺🇦 💙

@gailhasler8435 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right 👍🤗😘😎

@ltjakedunbar6733 2 жыл бұрын

As a father of three sons, my heart breaks. Is there anywhere I can send funds to help him?

@moriuma558 2 жыл бұрын

@@ltjakedunbar6733 I think a medical school should give him free education whenever he'd like. He will be a doctor with a heart of gold!

@justachipn3039 2 жыл бұрын

@@moriuma558 🙏👍

@megk.4599 2 жыл бұрын

@@ltjakedunbar6733 My question as well…🙏.

@___KIT__ 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to hug this kid. He’s just a kid that has had to grow up so fast in the blink of an eye. Not only bearing the pain of his mothers loss but having to bear the pain for his siblings too. He’s so strong, brave, and amazing. I really hope the best for this family and that he can have some peace in the future.

@arianayoung7537 2 жыл бұрын

Where is their Dad

@alvinjohansson5788 Жыл бұрын

@@arianayoung7537 he could be in the war as a soldier or something in the past that have happened

@chloeeng6811 Жыл бұрын

he maturing very fast

@arianayoung7537 Жыл бұрын

Awee but how will he able to support themselves? He is a kid awee omg. Money 💰 🤑 💸

@sad-7477 Жыл бұрын

In Afghanistan children who are only 8 or even 5 have to take care of their siblings alone. My heart breaks for all those innocents suffering. In Ukraine, Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq, everyone. Innocents deserve the world because they never asked to lose their family, they just wanted to live their life is it too much to ask? To stop fighting that’s too much to ask? These developed countries pride themselves on being “modern” whilst Destroying every other modern country and turning it into a “developing and uncivilized” country. Killing hundreds upon thousands of innocent babies women and men. Yet NOW people open their eyes. When it happens to them. Give everyone empathy please. Sorry for rambling, just emotional

@janinecrudeli2969 Жыл бұрын

You are a incredible young man, my heart goes out to you and your siblings.

@randylalrinsanga3078 Жыл бұрын

God bless this young man. He has to bear the weight of the world at such a young age. May his mom rest in peace, and may he and his siblings get all the help they need.

@yyg4632 2 жыл бұрын

The fatherly instinct and joy in his eyes when he talks about his siblings is beautiful. I'm sure they'll all be ok.

@JesusBichito99 Жыл бұрын

The fatherly instinct it's what did this tho. The patriarchy started in eastern europe 💀

@Ligerbee Жыл бұрын

@@JesusBichito99 what?

@alicepoliana5427 Жыл бұрын

@@JesusBichito99 patriarchy is completely different from being a responsible and caring father💀

@starrblue8791 Жыл бұрын

@@JesusBichito99 The patriarchy is a very different concept to fatherly instincts

@holyexperience1976 Жыл бұрын

Major bummer brother is now dad.

@mycoldheart 2 жыл бұрын

The mother's last word was "I'm okay." She knew she wasn't but she didn't want her baby to see her like this. A true mother to the end!

@maki7361 Жыл бұрын

BLOODY HEART BREAKING. I pray he has a large extended family that will love and support him and his siblings.

@mandj1435 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to those kids. The poor 18 year old now has to take care of all those kids on his own and life is tough and expensive. I wish there was some way we could help them. I have 4 kids and I'm married and life for me is tough sometimes, I can't imagine what he's going through so sad.

@iamphemale 2 жыл бұрын

Having to grow up so quickly. 18 is supposed to be HIS prime...and he says he knows he can do this? Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal,

@HunterDriguez 2 жыл бұрын

18 is still his larval form. I’d say give him another 10 years to consider him in his prime 👀

@TsarNick1995 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Marryjanesbud 2 жыл бұрын

@@HunterDriguez more like 7ish years but yea I agree. He’s still a youngling

@HunterDriguez 2 жыл бұрын

@@Marryjanesbud splitting hairs at that point. 28 is perfectly primey

@guy2006 2 жыл бұрын

Where was the lord when his mother died? On a break?

@harvestheverest 2 жыл бұрын

He looks tired, poor boy. Must've been emotionally and physically exhausting. Hang in there

@adrianvelazquez6085 Жыл бұрын

How do you support him?

@toniklopcic9891 Жыл бұрын

@@adrianvelazquez6085 with prayers and words ofcourse

@bricksausages8784 Жыл бұрын

Nah bro, support Russia for having ze balls to not give a shit about what society thinks and attack Ukraine either way.

@Coran_06 Жыл бұрын

@@bricksausages8784 That’s some fucked up logic and no Russia doesn’t deserve support

@miuzefreak Жыл бұрын

OMG! this is sooooo heart-wrenching! BIG HUGS! I hurt so much.

@ritiksharma8842 Жыл бұрын

Could anyone tell how to help them financially....

@cnath3466 2 жыл бұрын

What a dear sweet young man, his mother has raised him with a lot of love. Prayers for Vyacheslav and his siblings. Their mother will always be with them in spirit 🙏🇺🇦

@hanphilnoffz8827 2 жыл бұрын

He had to raise himself now

@notmyrealname9110 2 жыл бұрын

His mother must have been a hell of a woman. She raised a good son. Rip queen

@unknownun2772 Жыл бұрын

Can't comprehend the amount of pain this lad is going through at this young age, the loss, the responsibility. May God help and strengthen him and his family

@cait3827 Жыл бұрын

What a messed up world we live in, seeing his pain is heartbreaking, I can’t even imagine 💛

@marisabelv4879 2 жыл бұрын

What a horrendous evil war is, I can’t stop sobbing watching this young man’s story, may he get all the help he needs to rise his siblings.

@dupe8383 2 жыл бұрын

He won't. He'll be used as a human shield by Zelensky like all males his age, despite his circumstances

@ingegerdthoren4296 2 жыл бұрын

Agree! 💔😪🙏🇺🇦

@fash6353 2 жыл бұрын

Kids in Yemen and Palestine have been and ARE still dying but you and your media only care for Blue eyed blonde haired people. You guys disgust me

@scipion34 2 жыл бұрын

@@dupe8383 🧢

@turkologistifaz 2 жыл бұрын

@@dupe8383 here comes the Putinist

@Christhoffer.W 2 жыл бұрын

I lost my mother when i was 14. I just want to give this kids a very big hug.

@sarac.3259 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry. Yes of course you do. Terrible to see this.

@oaip1878 2 жыл бұрын

U will because she's waiting for you

@Szminsky 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, at 14. I know this pain, and I’m very sorry for your loss.

@rgrobinsonxoxo 2 жыл бұрын

Lost mine at 21, idk how he’s doing it, and having to raise the siblings. But he’s got heart. Sending nothing but him, and all of you positive vibes !

@hanphilnoffz8827 2 жыл бұрын

@@rgrobinsonxoxo 21 still very young is just very beginning of adulthood already there many adults who where adult for decades even many adults who where adult longer you wear alive at that time

@EddieTruckingAdventures Жыл бұрын

He did everything he could. I'm sorry for him and his family's loss. Best wishes to everyone ☺️

@adrianhughes8143 Жыл бұрын

He is a incredible young man who is a Hero, I hope that he gets help so he can live a life as well as his siblings. I was the main carer for my mum who had dementia and was also disabled. I also looked after my dad as his main carer who had cancer plus many other medical issues, I couldn't get enough sleep as I had to get up immediately if one of my parents needed me, my life was on hold. My beloved mum died in 2017 and my beloved dad died in 2019. I have a lot of sympathy and understanding how he has put his siblings first and look after them and become there responsible adult and father figure. He is amazing and what he had to go through in Ukraine and for his beloved mum to die in his arms is so heartbreaking, it is a scar he will live with even if he gets help, that feeling will be with him for the rest of his life. His mum would be very very proud of him. God bless him and his siblings. SLAVA UKRAINE. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

@premanandaonsarvodayamission Жыл бұрын

You are a hero, Adrian. Best wishes!

@adrianhughes8143 Жыл бұрын

@@premanandaonsarvodayamission thank you for your kind words but I am not a hero, my mum and dad are my heroes who gave up a lot to bring me up and to teach me to be the man I am today. I am there son so it was my job to look after them not only in their old age, plus the medical issues that they suffered from. It was my honour and my privilege to look after my beloved parents who were my world. They were here for me when I was young so it was my job to be there for them.

@cristiangaban960 2 жыл бұрын

As a Romanian , not a day passes by without checking the news and thinking about my neighbors in Ukraine. I can not pretend to fully understand their pain and suffering, I can only imagine. I've hoped that there could be negotiations and this to be settled in a diplomatic way , but that hope is gone now. Russia has always been a threat to neighboring countries and now everyone can see how they think and act. My heart is with the Ukrainian people, Slava Ukraini !💙💛

@BlueSkyLtd. 2 жыл бұрын

💙💛❕

@peorakef 2 жыл бұрын

@Dale Morris currently, russia is being demilitarised, its great, but denazification will follow.

@hellothere1656 2 жыл бұрын

@Dale Morris ironic that the country that had been sending Russian RNU nazis to fight Ukraine in Donbass for the past couple of years claims to be carrying out "denazification" of that country...

@rorychivers8769 2 жыл бұрын

Russia has only written its suicide note.

@vitalinalozinska6289 2 жыл бұрын

I was forced to immigrate to Romania after the start of the war. And I was surprised by your attention and attitude. I fall in love with your people! You should be proud of all Romanians including yourself! Thank you! 🇺🇦❤️🇷🇴 Слава Украине! Спасибо Вам огромное, румыны!

@Nicole-qx4pp 2 жыл бұрын

He must be so scared.. I'm so sorry... I'm 18 too and I still feel like a kid.. You're so strong. I'm so proud of you and deeply hurt about what you've been through.. All the Ukrainians are so strong.. Lot's of love and support from Greece❤️ I really hope this was all just a bad dream. No country deserves something that horrible.

@LexusFox 2 жыл бұрын

When something like this happens and you know the responsibility falls on you, an invisible force invades you and forces you to be strong for your loved ones. I had a similar experience once, and all I can say is when you think you’re the most vulnerable is when you meet your real strength.

@belle3055 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 25 and still feel like a 6 years old. Early this year my parents traveled and I took care of my 2 younger brothers for 3 months. I almost went crazy, it was exhausting, cooking, taking them to school, we have maids to clean and wash our clothes, but still, I wanted to run 🏃🏾‍♀️ away. It makes me not want to have babies, that's alot of work and stress.

@belle3055 2 жыл бұрын

You also have to scream alot because they don't listen 👂🏾 to you. Sometimes I got so angry I almost hit them. I don't know how mothers do it, raising someone is no joke.

@myotakuacountyo1216 2 жыл бұрын

@@belle3055 trying to manage kids forced me to basically worship my mother who was always so patient and sweet with me, and I was a kid straight from he'll!

@gunjan868 2 жыл бұрын

@@LexusFox exactly ! ❤️

@ravindrak1270 Жыл бұрын

ur the real hero boy may God bless ur Mom is there with u &she is lucky to have a son like u🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@zuvainafaisal3136 Жыл бұрын

When he started crying I wanted to hug and comfort him so badly

@Physco219 2 жыл бұрын

Brave young man to take all of this on. Bless him!

@helenaholmberg1987 2 жыл бұрын

So many siblings! Are there no grandparents to help out?

@Frank_Castle_302 2 жыл бұрын

@@helenaholmberg1987 what is it?? What's want to say you?

@Frank_Castle_302 2 жыл бұрын

@@helenaholmberg1987 if their grand parents are there, they can't fill their mum place

@MP-ui5vd 2 жыл бұрын

@@helenaholmberg1987 3:01 It's written clearly in the video they have no other relatives.

@shaunrivera7535 2 жыл бұрын

I just turned 23 like 2 weeks ago and just finished school and I basically just started my life and I’m panicking and stressed I can’t imagine what a 18 year old who has to take care of 4 siblings in the middle of a war is going thru that’s one strong kid hopefully him and his siblings will be okay

@chimjinxii2130 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mediconotes5599 2 жыл бұрын

I will turn 23 in August and I am panicking coz it's my final yr in med school... I just can't imagine how strong that 18 yr old is... His mum would be proud

@yvonneemmert9185 2 жыл бұрын

Take a breath take another deep breath, relax, meditate just a little and think about what you would really like to happen in your life, relax, deep breath, it's going to be ok, Life does have twists and turns, Breathe Relax your arms relax your whole body relax your legs relax relax relax May you accept and receive every and all blessings now and in the future, accept your opportunities, gifts, awards, and love 💕.

@yvonneemmert9185 2 жыл бұрын

@@mediconotes5599 Good luck to you! Remember that love heals! You're going to make it. Praying all your financial aid is coming thru, make sure you take time to eat, take some time for a little fun with friends and family, create love everywhere you go . . That's the secret!💞

@mediconotes5599 2 жыл бұрын

@@yvonneemmert9185 thanks a lott for your kind words... I had a bad day today but this made my day... Hope you are doing well too...

@debiallen4053 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear Lord please help this young man heal, and get through this time of keeping his sibblings safe and together. Give him strength and all the help he needs. Love to this young man and his family.

@paliaha706 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure all of us wish we could donate & help _directly_ to this young man & siblings.

@Ocean-vp3ow 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow 18-year old this brought me to tears. I can't imagine the pain he feels after loosing his dear mother but It's amazing seeing how strong he and the rest of the family is. Sending lots of love and hope to you and your siblings! 🇸🇪🇺🇦💙💛

@revolutionaryhealing9992 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why westerners who are the same age as him often still demand to be treated as small children…

@tinydust6835 2 жыл бұрын

@@revolutionaryhealing9992 Small children? Nobody wants to be treated like a small child at the age of 18 regardless of nationality. But just because 18 year olds have turned old enough to take care of themselves doesn't mean that they can take care of and raise children the way a 37 year old could. They are still very new to adulthood.

@revolutionaryhealing9992 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinydust6835 My bad, I was thinking of an anecdotal example of another 18 year old I had corresponded with in the US who seemingly liked to use his age as an excuse for his extremely grating child like behavior. He also insisted that many other kids his age were actually worse than him. I understand that he only hung around the bottom of the barrel and most 18 year olds or even younger have brains which are far more developed. My thinking is that if you’re old enough to be conscripted or enlist, you’re old enough to not use that as an excuse.

@tinydust6835 2 жыл бұрын

@@revolutionaryhealing9992 Oooh okay I'm sorry 😅

@user-kc5de6wl8f 2 жыл бұрын

@@revolutionaryhealing9992 It doesn't help that even if you're 18 in the U.S., you're still treated like a child, yet by legal standards, you're an adult. 18 year olds can't even indulge in adult pleasures like drinking or gambling, yet they're still expected to step up and fight for their country. But even by Western standards, Ukranians had to grow up too fast to deal with the deadly situation in their country. Just a few months ago, those Ukranian kids were just like us, goofing off and enjoying their youth. Now they have to fight for their country when they barely have had a taste of adulthood.

@smellyolegoat150 2 жыл бұрын

That young man is a hero. His strength and commitment to his siblings is awe inspiring. I wish all 5 incredible lives together. I pray he gets to medical school and becomes the incredibly compassionate physician he would obviously be.

@teddyanarchist1162 2 жыл бұрын

Guess there are millions of hero’s in Iraq and Afghanistan too

@Ri57490 2 жыл бұрын

@@teddyanarchist1162 this is true, there are millions of young men and women who are struggling like this person. But the media won't report it

@jkshallinheritearth3883 2 жыл бұрын

yes he's a hero coz he got a gf, meanwhile I'm 29 yrs old virgin 😭

@shiftygraphics 2 жыл бұрын

@@teddyanarchist1162 seems like we weren’t talking about Afghanistan for a second

@teddyanarchist1162 2 жыл бұрын

@@shiftygraphics why not? They have blue eyes too

@isabellah9933 2 жыл бұрын

All my love to this 18 year old going through so much, when he shouldn't have to.

@grenztrupper Жыл бұрын

Szkoda tego chłopaka. 🇵🇱Polska granica powinna być cały czas otwarta dla takich ludzi

@elenabona6748 2 жыл бұрын

Дай Бог ему и сёстрам больше никогда не переживать войны и гибели близких.

@supercheetah9188 2 жыл бұрын

Me too man

@manmeet5669 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@remnantofgrief 2 жыл бұрын

💗

@nikolkuhar8127 2 жыл бұрын

Crying my eyes out, I can not even imagine but looking how his mood changes around his siblings just shows how much he loves them. Praying for all of them, wish I could do something for them. I am 19 year old with younger brother, I would do anything to protect that little man, so wishing all the strenght for him. My name is Nikol too, so sending love to that little girl💕💕💕

@Rockyboy2106 2 жыл бұрын

Did you cry your eyes out for the poor Syrians too?

@tammcphail1995 2 жыл бұрын

You’re crying, why isn’t he?

@ratatat9790 Жыл бұрын

@@bluishbuncake The comments from some people are an absolute disgrace unfortunately

@comfortmet00 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the most teary videos to watch. As a single mother this is my fear, to die and leave all of my little children behind like this. I cry for Their mother who doesn’t get to be with her beautiful babies.

@decapitatedfan2746 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't actually watch this without crying 😢

@angusross6609 2 жыл бұрын

This wonderful young man. My heart breaks for him, but somehow I know he will succeed. So brave. This is what makes this war so despicable.

@tonyswan6834 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think anything from this conflict that ive seen so far.. has affected me so deeply as this..... What an amazing young man, and siblings, Please God, Please watch over them and protect them and Provide the future they so richly deserve.. Slava Ukraini !

@ivyproduction7137 2 жыл бұрын

I agreed with you,So painful.

@valrieburke9788 2 жыл бұрын

Mighty god i pray you cover young man and his siblings under your blood watch over them oh god send your to encamp around them in Jesus name amen

@BLUEsurf63 2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@shannellemk5554 2 жыл бұрын

Likewise @TonySwan 😭😭

@ruthm3813 2 жыл бұрын

I was in tears. So heartbreaking, and he witnessed his mother's horrific death. But what a wonderful young man he is. His mother did the very best job raising him and his siblings. She would be so proud of him. I pray they get the future this young man wishes, they all deserve it.

@AllenhopeCabuangAllenski Жыл бұрын

I cried when he said "I want them to have a childhood, I don't want them to stop being active" Your momma is so proud of u in heaven

@pepinillorick5741 Жыл бұрын

What a mother to raise such a strongh man. I can't even imagine how he pull it trough.

@rafalszczepanski98 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of strength, my friend. Be strong for your siblings.

@crustybunny2475 2 жыл бұрын

There are Russian soldiers his age hurting civilians... this young man is a testament to the very human and caring side of the invasion. I wish him all the very best raising his family alone.

@april9990 2 жыл бұрын

Just like USA/NATO soldiers his age were hurting civilians of Iraq, libya, Syria, Yemen. Don't forget that in your hypocrisy.

@veritorossi 2 жыл бұрын

@MIG 25 What is wrong with you?

@gregscott8383 2 жыл бұрын

@MIG 25 enjoy hell that's hell too That's where you and many of your comrades are heading but you wont see your glorious leader there as he will be in his special place. Terrorists.

@zenthous9568 2 жыл бұрын

@MIG 25 what are you talking about?

@boopyournose5698 2 жыл бұрын

@MIG 25 WTF is wrong with you? He is only 18yo. He's practically still a child. I will assume you yourself haven't even experienced anything close to what this child has so of course you're able to be smart behind the screen.

@deepanshu1078 Жыл бұрын

Brave soul. May God bless him dearly. Please help him to get a blessed life

@deanamaravilla4982 Жыл бұрын

Your mother would be so proud " your a extraordinary young man"Your brothers and sisters are lucky to have you ! People in this world need to stand up and stop this war for the safety of these children and these people " God bless you and your family " you are amazing !

@user-gi7kn7hd7r 2 жыл бұрын

Мне жаль парня. Я не могу представить свою жизнь без родителей... Ему лишь 18, но что он уже пережил чудовищно страшно. Я надеюсь он будет в порядке, как и его сёстры

@pixibelle3282 2 жыл бұрын

Translation: I'm sorry guy. I can't imagine my life without my parents... He's only 18, but what he's already experienced is terribly scary. I hope he is ok, as are his sisters.

@pixibelle3282 2 жыл бұрын

@@King_Krakken That is the translation as I wrote.

@user-gi7kn7hd7r 2 жыл бұрын

@@pixibelle3282 You translated it perfect) Thank you, hope you have a nice day)

@pixibelle3282 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-gi7kn7hd7r I used a translation app.

@music4ever1981 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't imagine losing someone so close in such a horrible way. I don't know him, but my heart aches for him. I hope he finds strength. His siblings are so lucky to have him for a brother. I hope the best for him.

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

Is shell. A weapon ??

@theoroche27 2 жыл бұрын

Losing a parent age 18 or below is traumatising and affects you for the rest of your life

@freedom4063 2 жыл бұрын

@@theoroche27 🙏 😢 I hope he has a Dad and aunts uncles cousin's

@stevejefferson635 2 жыл бұрын

@@freedom4063 yes its a projectile

@sandyfavre7336 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. ❤

@PotatoeBunny93 Жыл бұрын

poor baby 😢 no one should have to go through this ... such a traumatizing experience

@Luxrizz Жыл бұрын

Ukraine, Kashmir, Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Myanmar, and all of humanity which is suffering my prayers are with you ❤️❤️❤️

@drea0903 2 жыл бұрын

God please watch over this young man and his family.

@The.Triplets.123. 2 жыл бұрын

“I want them to have a child hood” that was so nice, in most stories of a parent dead they are really sad.

@julesoxana3630 2 жыл бұрын

Cant even imagine what he went through, may she rest in peace💔 sending prayers and best wishes to the family

@katlamb4947 2 жыл бұрын

What a remarkable young man. His own childhood is over. Yet his aim in life is to make sure that his siblings childhood are great. As he said, I'm sure his Mother is with them. And I'm sure that she would be so proud. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦. From the UK 🇬🇧

@DonnaMcFadden 2 жыл бұрын

You are a beautiful young man. Your mother's light shines through you and you are making a huge difference in your siblings lives! Grace surrounds you. ❤❤❤❤

@austinhowland300gmail. 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Donna how are you doing today?

@adriannecote5319 2 жыл бұрын

This brought tears to my eyes. What a brave young man.

@TimeLapse113 Жыл бұрын

No way his mother died in his arms and he's still so brave, something that I could not achieve.

@ponncho Жыл бұрын

Incredible young man. You can see the trauma in his eyes. I hope and pray this young man gets the support that he needs.

@iams2109 2 жыл бұрын

In Canada there are many families who would be willing to receive them and help them. What a brave boy.

@reieben886 2 жыл бұрын

Separating them, no that's not good idea

@PeaceLoveDolls 2 жыл бұрын

@@reieben886 I believe Ivan meant they would take in the whole family not separate them.

@ReasonAboveEverything 2 жыл бұрын

No you need more middle eastern men.

@rizaradri316 2 жыл бұрын

He is 2 years younger than me. God bless him and his siblings.

@shasha_nuggetz Жыл бұрын

When I tell u I had a melt down hearing him, no one deserves to go through this may god bless him with plenty in afterlife ur the champ dude stay strong u got it under control and trust me ur mom is proud!💕

@chewangdolker1589 Жыл бұрын

Yes my sweetheart you can do everything young boy. God bless you always love from Ladakh India.

@songbird3094 2 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking 💔. For him to be with his mum and witness the explosion. He gave first aid. I'm sure it must've been hard enough to leave her to get help, then coming back, to find she had passed 😢. God wrap your arms around this young family, keep them safe from further harm. He is wise beyond his years, a tribute to how his mum brought him up.

@elizabethsmith3416 2 жыл бұрын

The wounds of war are not always physical. This brave young man has lost a big part of his heart. He will never forget who did this to his mom & his Ukraine. The younger children will never forget either. May he recieve all the love & support he could ever need. Know your mom will always watch over you. Slava Ukraini 🌻🌻🌻💙💙💙🐞🐞🐞

@MISNM0 2 жыл бұрын

💔💔💔💔💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

@vladyslavberehovyi6522 2 жыл бұрын

Neither we would

@kilipaki87oritahiti 2 жыл бұрын

Of course not. A whole people are terrorized with huge trauma! No one would be okay ever after experiencing the torture, rape and murder of their family, friends and loved ones!

@skyehess818 2 жыл бұрын

This story is so heartbreaking but so wholesome, knowing the brother's intentions. I am 14, and I though I went through a lot! But knowing this boy's story has given me a new perspective. I hope he is okay, and not just on the outside, but mentally okay and I hope his siblings/children are okay in the future and don't carry on trauma from this. I loved how he wanted them to have a childhood, because I had a childhood up until I was about 9 when my parents got divorced and I started having mental struggles such as anxiety and depression. This story will forever be in my heart and I am praying for him and his family, and for this war to be OVER!!! Jesus loves y'all

@caleboo1005 2 жыл бұрын

this is so sad but he is so brave for what he’s doing for his siblings. they are beautiful children and they deserve a childhood. praying for this family

@pnf197 2 жыл бұрын

If there's anyway to help them, please let us know. I'm a grown man, a father, my son is 15, I can't imagine having to take care of 4 kids in a war zone, let alone being only 18 myself. May the grace of God be upon them, may these children grown up like their older brother: wise, stoic, human and determined. This one got me, hard.

@annaal7480 2 жыл бұрын

He is on PayPal

@aj49ers20 2 жыл бұрын

@@annaal7480 where? - searched his name and nothing shows up

@trishaprett7721 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.This young man is very traumatised,he needs support.heartbreaking.

@raquelbaca8942 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. We have 3 kids and is hard to imagine they could handle such situation.Our prayers for them. We keep them in our hearts

@napper1496 2 жыл бұрын

Where?

@whiteraven69 2 жыл бұрын

We need to set up a way we can assist and support this young man who is raising his siblings, and the millions of others who are devastated or orphaned by this war.

@sujathaprakash629 2 жыл бұрын

This agony is mostly because of American policy .

@svisj 2 жыл бұрын

@@sujathaprakash629 Oh fuck off with that bullshit.

@a_gtag_player 2 жыл бұрын

@@sujathaprakash629 🥱 Putin and RF

@jordsupp 2 жыл бұрын

@Sujatha Prakash Not helpful!

@RBBarry 2 жыл бұрын

@@sujathaprakash629 ... so you have a big love for Putin the murdering barbarian.

@georginamaybury6023 Жыл бұрын

Where can I donate to this young man and siblings?

@sniiwn8196 2 жыл бұрын

I swear they need to stop this war lots of kids are losing their parents because of this! 😔😕

@artareine4836 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sobbing. I can’t imagine what he is going through and what he has to do with 4 siblings at such young age. If something like this ever happened to me I wouldn’t know what to do

@augustaj3952 2 жыл бұрын

This young man is a hero as much as a victim of the war. I hope this little family gets help, support and aid going forward. Stay strong💜🙏

@susanduke9835 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing young man, after all that’s happened, he just keeps positive for his siblings ❤️

@ms.chiefmanaged2858 Жыл бұрын

Saw his story on another channel, he cries when talking about his mother to the interviewers yet he smiles brightly in front of his siblings, hopefully they all get to stay together, I heard stories where orphaned kids got adopted separately and it potentially adds more trauma to the kids. But he's old enough to be the siblings legal guardian so I hope they keep each other strong

@xfinity319 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 18 myself, and I could never imagine how I would be able to go on with my life if I lost my mother, never mind having to step up as a parent and raise my siblings. This guy is strong, I hope he can receive all of the help he can get. You have my respects dude.