'What is stopping us becoming Ukraine 2.0?': The Estonian women preparing for war
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Рік томуIn the months since the invasion of Ukraine, Estonians, who share a border with Russia, are increasingly concerned about potential Kremlin aggression.
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Despite the threat being low, more than 1,000 ordinary women have volunteered to join the Women's Defence Organisation since the conflict began. Car mechanic Mari Klandorf is one. She now spends her weekends training in first aid, guerrilla warfare and firearms and says: 'Russia might not be coming tomorrow, or the next day, but I want to be prepared.'
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@ghostbadger2358 Рік тому
I recently joined the Latvian territorial defense force as well. I hold a lot of respect to our Estonian brother's and sister's
@lightghost7524 Рік тому
Estonian sisters will flee and leave behind their sons and husbands, just like 5 million Ukrainian women have
@ghostbadger2358 Рік тому
@@lightghost7524 are you maiden less?
@lightghost7524 Рік тому
@@ghostbadger2358 No. How about you?
@kingaragorn6916 Рік тому
Dude, women make up like 15% of the army and 0.02% of the front line defenders
@nicolbolas8758 Рік тому
i doubght that russians has balls to open second frontline especially with nato country, its dead end.
@Javlafan Рік тому
Estonia didn't gain independence in 1991. It regained its independence, since the country was occupied by the Soviets. There was a recognised Estonian government in exile from 1944 to 1991. Estonia got independent same time as Finland. Thus it's more than a 100 year old state at this point.
@looduselaps Рік тому
ssry but where do u get ur info??? we where indipendent from 1918-1940 and from 1991...... check ur facts before u get smart on the comments, xD
@Javlafan Рік тому
@@looduselaps what are you on about? Estonia celebrated its 100th anniversary on 24 February 2018, precisely because we had a functioning government in exile during the Soviet occupation. So, de jure Estonia never cased to exist as an independent state. Even though de facto we weren't independent from 1940-1944 (then a brief moment before the Soviets reoccupied Tallinn, the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia proclaimed itself the supreme power. With official government in exile being declared in 1953 in Oslo) and then till the de facto restoration of our independence in 1991.
@joseraulmiguens6699 Рік тому
No the government in exile was not recognized that is a lie.
@eksiarvamus Рік тому
@@joseraulmiguens6699 The Estonian Diplomatic Corps in exile was however recognized.
@eksiarvamus Рік тому
@Jiraiya Sennin Fact is that Estonia was illegally occupied by the USSR and everyone but the criminal Russia acknowledges it.
@Ale-xv1ld Рік тому
We are grateful to all Estonian people for support and position! Greetings from Kyiv! Will visit you after our victory! Thank you!
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
All the best, hope soon!
@redfortress7777 Рік тому
То есть вы никогда к ним не приедете? 😂😂😂
@njamnjamb Рік тому
@@redfortress7777 Естонці зробили для нас дуже багато і дуже швидко, вони показали себе людьми, що вміють співчувати і мають рішучість, щоб діяти. Кожного разу коли росія розпочинатиме напад, ви зустрічатимете сотні й тисячі українців, що приїдуть на допомогу нації якій ви вирішили принести "звільнення" наступного разу. Українці гарно пам'ятають гарне і погане.
@hasdagger1916 Рік тому
Looking forward to it ❤
@ggromio6703 Рік тому
What victory? Drastic losses and a genocide in men power… why are your people so blind, guys are being used by the west) I’m from Poland by the way.
@andrewgusak123ua Рік тому
As Ukrainian, I want to thank Estonia and Estonian people from the bottom of my heart for provided aid to Ukraine. I also admire your bravery and readiness to defend your home country. Be strong like Ukraine=)
@greeneyedlady5580 Рік тому
@@iximiusminus9355 If Russia would stop the unjustified invasions of other countries, there wouldn't be unnecessary deaths in Estonia or Ukraine.
@PMC_Wanker_Group Рік тому
@@iximiusminus9355 huh?
@simonmeszaros2770 Рік тому
@@iximiusminus9355 where it is promoting deaths?
@wilddragon7 Рік тому
@@iximiusminus9355 Can I come to your house and take what ever you have just because I want too ?
@pogo1140 Рік тому
@@iximiusminus9355 So when I come to your place and demand you give me your car and your house? you gonna give me the keys??? Don't bother with the cops, they'll be too late. THAT on the national scale is what this is about. The Estonians, Lithuanians, Latvians, Finns, Swedes, Ukrainians and Pole know what the real stakes are and they have no illusion about what Putin really wants.
@yvmak1639 Рік тому
aitäh Eesti! We,ukrainians,very grateful for your support! As a percentage of GDP, Estonia has provided more weapons to Ukraine than any other country! Thank you very much!!!
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
Slava Ukraine!
@yvmak1639 Рік тому
@@paavopeerna4673 Glory to Heroes!Слава Естонії!Слава Україні!
@jturtle5318 Рік тому
Thank you. Slava Ukraini.
@bbgcars Рік тому
I DONT AGREE! The United States of America has provided more than all countries combined! EVEN EXCEEDING THE GDP OF CALIFORNIA Which has a higher GDP than most countries in the world , California has a 3.5 Trillion dollar GDP and has the 5th LARGEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD! Behind Germany and above India! California GDP is $86,000 per capita!.......SLAVA UKRAINI!
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
@@bbgcars , well done. USA is a greatest support anyway!
@nostromo9797 Рік тому
Finland and Sweden in Nato will be a big help to Estonia and the Baltic countrys to defend their land. Great respect for Estonia 💪
@eddale5557 Рік тому
The wole baltic sea would be a Nato sone almost and the Russians do not have much rom to sail on lol and all because of the war in Ukrania and mr Putin lol!
@nostromo9797 Рік тому
@@ajaysingpho3395 I wonder what rock you are living under Ayay Singpho. Everyone has seen the poor effect of the Russian army. If Nato gets involved in war with Russia they will crush Russia in few days. Mr Putin and his General's know this. Anyway Russia did already loose this war, now its only a matter of time when it will collapse from inside. Everyone with a little of brain did already leave or try to leave Russia. So Ajay, prepare yourself for hard times.
@user-rl9rx1pu8k Рік тому
No they won't.
@eduardpeeterlemming Рік тому
Estonia independence day was on the same day as the invasion began
@saint2867 Місяць тому
Tell the truth. Finland and Sweden will give huge support to the American military-industrial complex, not to Estonia... "Everything in the world is for nothing, except money".
@robguilfoil2470 Рік тому
This is an excellent documentary showing the strength and resolve of Estonians.
@cgmaster Рік тому
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@erik7999 Рік тому
We are with our Estonian friends and family on this one. We know all too well what it's like being under Russian rule and if Putin tries anything with us - we will be ready. Much love and respect to our Estonian neighbours from Lithuania! ✊
@stuartedwin8966 Рік тому
I'm from the U.K but I had to add a like to this comment, I pray war never comes and you will all be safe.if them bastards do attack I will be on the next plane over there,
@Mecha_Net Рік тому
Stop praying and adding fuel at the same time USA and friends. It's not funny to instigate wars 😑
@erik7999 Рік тому
@@stuartedwin8966 Cheers for the support mate! I know the UK has been leading NATO's enhanced forward presence mission in Estonia and has been working with the Baltics for a while now in show of support towards us. Let us hope the situation doesn't get out of hand and all the boys and girls can go home in one piece... ✌️
@bunsdad4530 Рік тому
I can’t see why the Russians would want anything from the rest of Europe There is nothing to gain. Ukraine has Low wages Great output Metallurgical coal Iron ore Titanium Uranium Great farmland It’s flat so under modern warfare it is the only way to get to Russia with an army Western Europe High wages No resources lots of debt War is a business and Western Europe has no ROI Everyone wants the Ukraine the caspian basin Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. They are the global economic future Eatonia would be a waste of money
@djanitatiana Рік тому
@@Mecha_Net Theres only one instigator and it's now formally designated a terrorist nation alongside North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria. And it will meet its destiny very soon.
@Rodipol Рік тому
I am Estonian I am happy that I live in such a country, we have accepted more than forty thousand refugees from Ukraine and I am very happy that I live in this beautiful country. together we are strength! glory to ukraine ❤glory to Estonia 💙🖤🤍Aitäh!
@Lada.Channel Рік тому
Why so hate for Russia?i khow many nationalities people on Russia living peacefully
@muuke Рік тому
@@Lada.Channel No hate for Russia, only for ts sick dictorial regime and the botox-filled führer at its helm... As to the "nations living peacefully in Russia" - none of the Finno-Ugric minorities (the Mordvians, Komi, etc) have any tuition in their indigenous languages. In other words, they're being Russified. Only Turkic-speaking peoples (e.g the Tatars) have some of the tuition in their mother tongue.
@amiable_monster Рік тому
🇺🇦♥️🇪🇪
@amiable_monster Рік тому
@@Lada.Channel To know why people hate Russia, you should be Russia's neighbor
@diamondsarenotforever8542 Рік тому
@@Lada.Channel They hate the government. Not Russian ppl.
@JamesVaughan Рік тому
I think Estonians have something like that SISU characteristic of their Finnish cousins across the water!
@MrJuwarra Рік тому
of course we have SISU.. it is even one of the few words that is exactly the same in Estonian language.
@LoomisPC Рік тому
If anyone can get anything done, it's the estonians. I know from experience. Love from Finland!
@MrJuwarra Рік тому
Says the Finn whose people won the Winter War and helped us Estonians win our Independence War. We forever owe our gratitude to our Suomen Veljeille. And soon we will be together in NATO and will fight side by side again if needed be
@saint2867 Місяць тому
@@MrJuwarra The hostilities ceased in March 1940 with the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty, under which Finland ceded about 10% of its territory to the Soviet Union. The Finnish authorities evacuated 430 thousand Finnish inhabitants from the frontline areas inland. victory? I don't think so.
@sjd9214 Рік тому
I loved this story and have great respect for Estonians who so clearly value their Freedom. Most Westerners have just taken Freedom for granted.
@user-ey1sf6fy3f Рік тому
they don't. Estonia isn't free. no country is
@commandingjudgedredd1841 Рік тому
Freedom is an illusion.
@Toroleco Рік тому
@@user-ey1sf6fy3f Dont question NATO narrative Bro, you MUST be against ROSHA
@joseraulmiguens6699 Рік тому
Freedom is not a value. You are very wrong. you are compromising the term.
@itsKarlDesigns Рік тому
Whats with all the hispanic names being kremlin trolls? Do they not have cyber security over there and that many people lose their accounts 🤣
@paulscousedownie Рік тому
As ex professional soldier, airborne forces, I have always felt that all citizens should have professional training in basic military skills such as field craft, skill at arms, first aid combined with specialist skills you might already have as civilian. Communications, medics, engineers etc. Ukraine has been an eye opener and all healthy fit citizens should be ready to defend their own counties against any form of military aggressor or invasion by an opposing military forces. .
@Cuerpoescoba Рік тому
I always felt that the weapons never be created
@daffyduck780 Рік тому
I suspect you ment citizens of all free countries... After all we don't want the baddie countries doing this.
@drachenfels6782 Рік тому
Ukraine had a quite substantial army, and population and was one of the top weapon exporters, so it's less about able bodies and more about hard equipment.
@tylerrobinson1149 Рік тому
Totaly. There is in most nato countries a reserve force you could join, but it would make sense to have blanket education in the subjects you mentioned, cause if a nato country is invaded its able bodied civilians could be drafted immediatly to act has a logistical back up battalion to active duty forces fighting on the front. Large stock piles of soild rifles like g3’s and fn- fal’s would be smart has well.
@catparka7698 Рік тому
@@Cuerpoescoba That's great, but incompatible with the reality we are born into.
@TheAtozed Рік тому
I remember joining a self defence brigade in Ivory Coast when the country was attacked by rebels coming in from Liberia, Burkina Faso and Mali.........the media treatment was not the same. Although I'm not Estonian I want to wish the best to these brave women.
@tomfuelery2905 Рік тому
"Better to be the one who gives help, than be the one who needs it." I think I just fell in love with her.
@Youssef51 Рік тому
Respect to our Estonian sisters! 🇪🇪👍🇸🇪
@madmax5841 Рік тому
Respect a gender who abandons their own sons and husbands in a warzone 🤡
@sebastianahlin9677 Рік тому
🇸🇪♥️🇪🇪
@trallalala-zb7jo Рік тому
@@madmax5841 its men who created war lol Also These women even not have sons and husbands Tf???
@madmax5841 Рік тому
@@trallalala-zb7jo 'They studied how often European rulers went to war between 1480 and 1913. Over 193 reigns, they found that states ruled by queens were 27% more likely to wage war than those ruled by kings'
@madmax5841 Рік тому
@@trallalala-zb7jo 6 million Ukrainian women fled and left behind their sons and husbands
@__logan__duvalier__ Рік тому
full respect to the freedom loving people of Estonia
@maxsoon1097 Рік тому
Finland nearest cousin, Estonia. Both have same enemy
@OnkelUrmel Рік тому
As a German citizen, I had to do military service for a year. Back in the late 90's I wasn't very enthusiastic about it. But now I am happy about the training. I could always take apart and put together a Heckler and Koch G36... At the time I thought it was unnecessary. Today it may be essential for survival... 🙁
@april3022 Рік тому
the problem will be in GER that you dont get the weapon..whenits needed - they will turn in circle same as theydo now - it should be already organized to create Heimatschutz - to be prepared what to do and so on, but all sleeoing .....Greetings from GER
@stnln2180 Рік тому
Aren't you embarrassed of what Germany have become...
@jyotirmayamohanty5723 Рік тому
Even mastering a bolt action rifle für scharfschützen would be enough.
@stnln2180 Рік тому
@Wilhelm Eley As a matter of fact yes.... however the difference between Germany and Western Europe in general that your degradation started way before ours.... and we are periodically electing Conservatives and not just Perverted Marxist Hedonists like the current Democratic administration.... You on another hand don't...
@yes8032 Рік тому
@@stnln2180 atleast Germany is a useful country in the EU
@georgeomalley6066 Рік тому
The 🇪🇪 Lady is right, Can't sit around 🙏 for Outside Help, Got to do it for ourselves
@maghambor Рік тому
As a Swede, I'm looking forward to our country joining NATO so that our forces can be part of an integrated defence of our region. The Baltic states are close to many Swede's heart and I'm sure we'd be honored to help you defend your freedom. Especially against the orcs. Orcs aren't popular in Sweden.
@yokof2202 Рік тому
This is so encouraging 💪 Eternal glory to Estonia🇪🇪💖🍀
@greeneyedlady5580 Рік тому
@@cgmaster Shane for caring enough for their country and the people who live their that they are brave enough to pick up arms and be willing to fight to defend it? Go away Vladi. Long live Estonia! Slava Ukraini!
@aksdenver Рік тому
Love mom and daughter joining together!
@majungasaurusaaaa Рік тому
Good for her for trying to get ready and in shape for service. I'm sure her skills with mechanics will be much more needed than that with the rifle.
@828enigma6 Рік тому
Depends on Russian tactics. She could be in the back repairing trucks, and her unit be attacked by ORC paratroopers. The US Marines have the philosophy that EVERYONE is a rifleman first, then what ever their specialty is.
@pogo1140 Рік тому
Mechanics will be needed in the field too, so bring the rifle.
@ewabogacz-michalska4989 Рік тому
Good job 👏 greetings from 🇬🇧 and 🇵🇱
@hermanmelville3368 Рік тому
Dokładnie!
@anthonylee2099 Рік тому
Great respect to the women of Estonia. Taking the steps to be prepared for what may/ could happen to their Country. Respect for the United States 🇺🇸
@daneaxe6465 Рік тому
Any country that borders Russia is in the same danger zone as Israel and needs to follow the example of Israel if they want to survive as a nation/people/culture. Everyone, which includes women, must fulfill a useful military role and refresh those skills a couple times a year. Wolverines are much smaller than bears but smart bears avoid wolverines. The dumb bears get new holes ripped into their hides and learn a valuable lesson in respect.
@Zarghaam12 Рік тому
Waffle! NATO started this prat!
@jetv1471 Рік тому
@@Zarghaam12 Russia has made it obvious what happens if you Are not in NATO . Pootin drives countries to NATO and EU , his ego is his weakness .
@eddale5557 Рік тому
@@Zarghaam12 What are you talking about? what have Nato started?
@aniksamiurrahman6365 Рік тому
Cos, you guys won't take any of the pain and only all the gains? How long does US plan to profit from Europe's blood?
@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Рік тому
Pretty much any country has the right to defend itself,
@frankfisher99 Рік тому
except the UK, that would be racist
@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Рік тому
@@frankfisher99 How would that be racist,
@frankfisher99 Рік тому
@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Oh the guardian would find a way. Most simply, borders are racist according to the guardian, so surely fighting to defend a border is racist?
@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Рік тому
@@frankfisher99 You're asking me!? I have like 4 ethnic groups in my blood stream,
@dallysinghson5569 Місяць тому
@@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 The only kinds of people that make such statements are those wanting to exclude certain minority groups from a country.
@diamondsarenotforever8542 Рік тому
Nato's article 5 tells, If one Nato country is invaded it means all the other Nato countries are invaded so all the other Nato countries will defend it. Baltic countries were very smart joining Nato. Russia never attacked any Nato country.
@zambani Рік тому
Actually that's not what Article 5 says. Yes it says that any attack on member will be consider an attack on all members. But each member will determine how it should respond and it doesn't have to take militarily action. They could for example just sanction the attacking nation. So article 5 does not necessarily trigger a collective military defense.
@RS-rj5sh Рік тому
@@zambani BUT, an attack on any NATO alliance member WOULD trigger a military response from NATO, s biggest member the US, because no response would make the alliance worthless. So while Putin yaps like a little dog about all his Nukes, he doesn't have the balls to attack a NATO member state, as he knows what the consequences will be.
@zambani Рік тому
@@RS-rj5sh I hear what you're saying. Unfortunately I'm not the target for your response. I am only clarifying a popular misconception about NATO's Article 5 so that others are aware. Who the belligerents are in the conflict is irrelevant to reading Article 5 properly.
@RS-rj5sh Рік тому
@@zambani No problems. Just pointing out that Putin would get a US response as if the US did nothing to would trash the integrity of the alliance and make it worthless.
@SideKickStudios Рік тому
"You've never met a foe more brave and fierce than a mother protecting her cubs.."
@MultiPetercool Рік тому
My Grandfather was one of the Estonian Forest Brothers during World War II. Looks like we now have Forest Sisters!
@nickcarroll5034 Рік тому
only difference is these people never lived anywhere near the years of awful the forest brothers faced
@ukraine1291 Рік тому
Great job women, Hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦
@RuleofFive Рік тому
Brave people. I admire them for taking charge of a tough situation.
@aaronmicheal6224 Рік тому
Much respect to the people of Estonia... Canada supports you!
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
Aaron, all the best!
@anthonygarcia6466 Рік тому
Wow grandma's got stones,respect to the Estonian people 'God bless from America 🇺🇸 🙏
@MrJuwarra Рік тому
American soldiers actually call Estonian colleagues "stonies" for being tough, cold nerved and disciplined. And as Estonian i can say, this is not only soldiers, these are characteristics of our people in general. And great respect to USofA from here too
@alco450 Рік тому
Brave Estonian women, I admire you
@FM-CAgdvibes1 Рік тому
Love and respect to the women of 🇪🇪 Estonia 💙🖤🤍❤️
@olddirtyb4st3rd Рік тому
Sady freedom is not free. It has to be defended. Kudos!
@pierretrudeau5549 Рік тому
Very, very brave folks. Germany, Italy France and others should take notes
@Zoza15 Рік тому
If the war comes to the western parts of Europe then yes. As of now, this more a concerning part of Eastern European countries against a bully.
@madhie-kun8614 Рік тому
Germany has the most controversial topics when it comes to war and they changed, but now Ig they went back to their former-former self they be probably secretly making plans to retake the old German empire's territory.... Probably
@kantenklaus9753 Рік тому
We listened well and came to the conclusion that it is not possible for a Central or Western European woman to fight in a militia. High heels and fingernails could break off!!!!
@arkadiusztrzesniewski4237 Рік тому
Those G3 rifles are heavy, hefty beasts. Those women carrying it are tough. What hellish reality we are living in.
@ebbeb9827 Рік тому
respect
@ianturpin9180 Рік тому
Some of the bravest warrior's in the world are the female Peshmerga fighters. When they ululate their enemies retreat in fear. Never doubt the bravery of a woman defending her country.
@diamondsarenotforever8542 Рік тому
Estonia is wonderful.
@davidlayton542 Рік тому
These women have some balls and guts. To quote SFC.R. Lee Ermey from Full Metal Jacket, "sometimes guts is enough". From a American vet, Godspeed and blessings.
@deborahedelman2659 Рік тому
Thank you for serving...we owe you all!!
@jeremyhodge6216 Рік тому
These women are brave enough and willing to take up arms to defend their freedom 😉👌💯
@828enigma6 Рік тому
We could use a number of then in the US.
@madmax5841 Рік тому
Just like the brave 50 women and 250 000 men plus 18 million male civilians in Ukraine 🤡
@user-cf2ou3jd9d Рік тому
After Chechnya, Georgia, Moldova, Syria now Ukrainian ! That the russian "contribution" to the world!
@Lada.Channel Рік тому
You forget USA Korea,Vietnam,Iraq,Yugoslavia,Libya,Syria
@softiasjad1858 Рік тому
@@Lada.Channel Do not change the subject!
@drillsgtdad9371 Рік тому
Way to go Estonia 🇪🇪!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@eddale5557 Рік тому
What a great womans of Estonia !! They are brave and nice old or young it is so nice and be sure if any happen from Russia we wil help you best regards from Norway and Nato!
@tomek5513. Рік тому
Much respect and sdmirstion for taking stand and learning to defend your country. Slava Estonia
@PipMane Рік тому
Elagu Eesti!
@muuke Рік тому
Estonian is a non-Indo-European language (being Finno-Ugric, with Finnish being closely related and Hungarian much more distantly), let alone a Slavic one. English is way closer to Russian that Estonian. So the correct saying is "ELAGU EESTI!" ("Long Live Estonia!")
@rupsikas1950 Рік тому
Slava USA? Slava Germany? Slava Finland?
@Dhen2011 Рік тому
God blessed Ukrainians who chooses to fight for their freedom. May god gave u more strength both your heart and hand to protect your homeland.
@tyrantfox7801 Рік тому
The most important lesson from Ukraine is , small arms are pretty much useless. What you need is heavy artillery
@herbb8547 Рік тому
There is a tremendous amount of fighting with small arms in Ukraine. The urban fighting involves mostly assault rifles, grenades, RPGs and machine guns. Thousands and thousands of rounds being fired every day.
@angelserrano3655 Рік тому
Bazookas and small groups of people ... guerrilla.
@deananderson7877 Рік тому
I like those women. Funny and with incredible strength
@Nepartinis Рік тому
Love my neighbour Estonia. LT❤EST
@georgeedelblute6282 Рік тому
It's very encouraging to see the Estonian people preparing to defend their county but VERY VERY sad that because of one Egomaniac longing for the past, this is necessary. Why the Russian people don't rise up to boot that madman out of office is totally beyond my comprehension. Putting up with a maniac here in the USA for 4 years was enough and although the current president is somewhat lacking in leadership, I feel he's certainly better than 4 MORE years of the previous administration. And although Estonia is small please remember that you have some very big and powerfu friends who Russia would be foolish to challenge.
@nickking7666 Рік тому
We probably wouldn't even be in this situation if the last administration was in office. I didn't vote for either one..but if your saying things are better now then when the last admin was in office your lying to yourself
@stephenizaguirre7107 Рік тому
Great respect to all service men an women in all military around world.
@Lada.Channel Рік тому
What exactly kind of produktive provide military to people?
@Growlizing Рік тому
Those G3 rifles are hefty, even for men. Godspeed.
@alejandroescudero4882 Рік тому
My respect and admiration for these women who prepare for any situation!!! Greetings from Mexico!!!
@v.emiltheii-nd.8094 Рік тому
Greetings from Romania!
@monastyrskiiden Рік тому
Stay brave the great people of Estonia. Ukraine is with you in our hearts and in our minds. Thanks for all the support, from people from all over the world. I hope this war will end in Ukraine and no one else will be involved. I also hope that someday after this war ends You will visit Ukraine and we can have a joyful conversation with a cup of coffee.
@Invisiblehand123 Рік тому
Bet your life on that. As soon as this barbaric aggression is over, the whole of Eastern Europe will be running to you ready to spend our money to build you up again!
@monastyrskiiden Рік тому
@Egert Roos I'm from Ukraine )
@UtilityCurve Рік тому
Cooks serve too. Feeding your fellow soldiers is as necessary as learning field medicine or pulling a trigger. Almost nobody is as loved in the field as the cook.
@pw7225 Рік тому
Incredibly well-educated, smart, ethical every day people. Inspiring.
@kathydittmer9659 Рік тому
These women are amazing! Estonia is beautiful by the way!
@georgerobert4709 Рік тому
As a Veteran I love these ladies' attitudes. Meantime in UK our women are more concerned with celebs , and reality TV cr@p, pretentious ,superficial , airheads !! Well done the women of Estonia.
@lionheart5937 Рік тому
Fight for your freedom Estonia! God bless you. 👍
@deftones8717 Рік тому
My great grandmother was forced to flee from Estonia when the Russians invaded.. she lives a very hard life…since then, my family has been living in the U.S…. I believe I still have some family living in Estonia, as I’ve searched my last name and found some people with the sir name “Kiiroja” in Estonia. It’s such a shame, many generations later, and still the Russians remain aggressive and a threat to their neighbors. Stay strong my fellow Estonians! No one will take your independence from you! You are warriors, just like the Ukrainians! Makes me very proud to see such strong women! 🇺🇸🇪🇪👊🏻
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
Kiiroja, Fast Spring! Sounds cool, like Native name!
@ivannavoroshylyuk9462 Рік тому
Glory to Estonian brave women! From Ukrainian one - with all kindness and support! 💙💛 Already this video should be threatening Russian military machine.
@clarettanijhuis8345 Рік тому
@@ejbh3160 your ignorance is astounding
@kingdavid7662 Рік тому
The best advice I could give her is don't become a prisoner of war
@f.dmcintyre4666 Рік тому
😢😢😢God forbid................
@cassubia Рік тому
So you think she'd be safer as a woman civilian if the Russians decide to invade? Haven't you seen the newsfeeds from Ukraine?
@stephenkingking7634 Рік тому
Said troll ;)
@panichidaniel5044 Рік тому
As a Romanian man , I feel a lot of pain for our neighbour Ukraine , in the first day when the war started I cried, those woman’s give me strength and willing to fight( defend) .
@crand20033 Рік тому
The Russian invasion of Ukraine started long before even 2014. Russian citizens and military men cannot be allowed to infiltrate your country because Putin considers it a license to take over parts of your country that his citizens are in and then take over the whole country. He even converts your citizens to Russian citizens by forcing them to speak Russian and change their passports. Then the war starts.
@tacticalra1nbow956 Рік тому
Nice speech, bot
@kingaragorn6916 Рік тому
Care femei ti-au dat curajul sa aperi tara? Alea 5 miloane care si-au abandonat baietii si sotii si au luat primul tren catre Polonia?
@varyolla435 Рік тому
Female Kurdish units were instrumental in the destruction of ISIS. So do not underestimate determined women willing to fight for their homeland.
@heyyo162 Рік тому
Females are perfect as snipers - the often have more inner calm and patience than men, which is necessary when being on the look out for hours.
@JasonLee-gy5ch Рік тому
@@heyyo162 No they don't and fact is women are a liability in the field there are no elite female snipers except in marvel movies.
@heyyo162 Рік тому
@@JasonLee-gy5ch You should read about the subject. Take WWII for example. Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko was credited with over 300 kills, she became famous.
@concretejungle9608 Рік тому
As a Ukrainian I really hope your dear Estonian sisters and bothers will not have to fight on the battlefield . That our sacrifice will be enough. We admire that you’re are preparing to defend yourselves , as Germany and France and Italy won’t be standing for you. . Russia is so vast and destructive.there will be no peace for us east Europeans for as long as russia exists. Our only way to survive is to improve our democracies and our ability for Armed resistance
@Lada.Channel Рік тому
Do you think Russia is the problem in this world?other countries are innocent?human race friend is about money, power and conquer
@softiasjad1858 Рік тому
@@Lada.Channel ...and Putin as an body of this all.
@softiasjad1858 Рік тому
I can NOT say "don't worry" but most of the world WILL come behind you because Putin can not accept defeat - he will definitely come up with something extremely mean before his death. And the largest loser would be China AS a Russia's supporting country.
@sebastiangawel5933 Рік тому
Wielki szacunek dla tych kobiet
@rianavermeulen4316 Рік тому
A lot of respect for the Estonian women!!!
@dariuszdudka1991 Рік тому
Estonians, we, the Poles, are on your side, the Russians shall not pass! 🇵🇱❤️🇪🇪
@brianholding4357 Рік тому
Good strong competent defence, will hold back Russia until help arrives, I wish them well, and hope they do not have to fight. 🇪🇪 🇬🇧
@ottomanosman2463 Рік тому
My heart has deepest respect to the Estonian lads. We understand why they despise Russia and, believe me, we have no love for Russia after seeing Russian war criminals in Syria 🇹🇷🇪🇪
@herrhaber9076 Рік тому
The couple is cute. I loved when she said "he is a big worrier". Well Madam, you are a big warrior so you make a good pair !
@eddycg4774 Рік тому
Great though and it’s necessary to be ready at anytime.
@evolucionm1660 Рік тому
Saludos desde argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷
@rainieresguerra4780 Рік тому
I pray that the Estonian people never experience the horrors of war again. God bless Estonia and its brave women and men. From Philippines.
@user-rl9rx1pu8k Рік тому
TERRIBLE GRAMMAR!
@EeeEee-bm5gx Рік тому
Same to you too!
@JoshSmith-os2sg Рік тому
Does anyone know if they offer basic training for foreign men also? I know the men in Estonia go through training, but I am moving over from Australia in a week and would like to know if there is a way I can get some training in too. Australia doesn't have compulsory training.
@paavopeerna4673 Рік тому
There are lots of paperworks. Gun low is pretty strong in Estonia.
@BellaElla13 Рік тому
If anyone in Europe think this is not their war…. Think twice…..all of us who come from Europe know who Russians are and what they do to countries and people when they they come to liberate…..
@pz_faust6866 Рік тому
I thought US is the one that do the liberating and spreading freedom since almost half a century?
@Joris390 Рік тому
Fabulous women, all my respect!
@andrek1831 Рік тому
Another fact and trivia. Why most of the Estonian right now can speak english better like in this video. Because by learning and speaking english, they can erase the russian influence in their culture
@davidkiser6083 Рік тому
AS an Vietnam Vet USMC, I'd like to see more of our 🇺🇸 young women do military 🪖 service.
@Spherac Рік тому
It's not really necessary in the US(and that's a good thing), but with neighbors such as Russia, apparently you really need to prepare for the worst.
@user-rl9rx1pu8k Рік тому
Must be awesome to serve as a 3381!! Semper Paratus, USSF!!
@anyeloandrestangarifemarin3137 Рік тому
Muy valientes, felicitaciones deben estar preparadas, nunca se sabe saludos, desde 🇨🇴🇨🇴🦾🦾
@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 Рік тому
Just having the basic skills to protect yourself and if need be your country should be compulsory now. and quite honestly I think it would help to rejoin this fractured nation. The esprit de corps it develops is always good.
@Newbie49 Рік тому
Great stuff. This is true equality. Thanks for informing and educating.
@robwalsh9843 Рік тому
History has shown that Baltic folks are formidable fighters.
@josealeman332 Рік тому
Few decades I haven't see a G3 , those things are almost a piece of artillery in weight and sound .
@tamasgyorffy1 Рік тому
Amazingly good stylish English skills for car maintenance professionals. I am amazed. I am aware it a country with IQ, and educated skills. They have invested so much in knowledge (like other Northern countries too)... always jaw-dropping compared to Hungary, where so few people talk even an educated Hungarian....(there are others countries like Hun, in EU, who seem happy to stay stupid, its not my point) same awareness in individual responsibility regarding defense preparedness... Stay Safe Estonia.
@puraLusa Рік тому
Small countries with low demographics does that.
@Hegde- Рік тому
Now i understand why americans say "all civilians must pocess guns".
@gerhardrausing777 Рік тому
are they using ak4:a`? the swedish/ spanish gun?
@Aussie-Mocha Рік тому
Maybe not completely combat ready but these civilians will at least have some advantage. This is fantastic!!! 🤩 Like the Mum said: everyone should be marching in to Ukraine to help ! Generally that’s probably a bad idea but in our hearts… it’s the best one. ❤️🔥
@takuan71 Рік тому
They are still in basic training, but will receive the full curriculum, including asymmetric warfare, small unit and guerilla tactics, the works.
@MrJuwarra Рік тому
Technically they are combat ready. Not trained as well as our Defence force and not as well armed and supplied, but their role too is only to support army/defence forces
@Metonymy1979 Рік тому
She's awesome
@David-dl3vj Рік тому
NOTHING is more dangerous or ferocious than a mother protecting what is hers.
@fight4ukraine777 Рік тому
Together with such brave women there is nothing to be afraid of. Glory to Ukraine and to the strong Estonians!
@michaelgamble296 Рік тому
WOW!! That's 'closer to home!' .These brave women... toting rifles. ...... What a situation to be in....
@piakayhko9903 Рік тому
Estonia is NOT a former Soviet state, they were OCCUPIED by the Soviet Union. Words matter. Get it together, Guardian.
@mangalores-x_x Рік тому
They were nominally an SSR within the USSR.
@peterleol6880 Рік тому
Sorry but you can't rewrite history as you would like, Pia.
@piakayhko9903 Рік тому
Did they choose to be a part of USSR? NO. They were OCCUPIED. End of story.
@Javlafan Рік тому
@@mangalores-x_x Estonia had a recognised government in exile till the restoration of our independence in 1991; while the Estonian SSR wasn't recognised by a lot of Western nations. Estonia, along with other Baltic States, never chose to become Soviet. We were just an occupied North European state. Russian 49 year occupation doesn't define us.
@JurateRimkute Рік тому
@@peterleol6880 She doesn’t rewrite. Baltic states were occupied by Soviet Russia.
@Cue_D_ball Рік тому
I like Estonia
@suecharnock9369 Рік тому
there is nothing more powerful than an enraged woman. And Pootin just unleashed hundreds of thousands of them. The Orcs of his army are mysogenistic and would never imagine than women could be so fierce. I sort of feel sorry for the Orcs (only for a millisecond LOL)
@BS-vm5bt Рік тому
They feel like my finish friends who has a similar perspective on this situation.
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