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Hero Marine blows himself up with bridge to halt advance of Russian troops
A Ukrainian soldier’s name and photo will go down in history for his heroic actions today. Vitaly Shakun was manning Ukraine’s Henichesk bridge in the Kherson region when Russian troops attempted a takeover.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Facebook page, the battalion decided the only way to stop them was to blow up the bridge, reports the Daily Mail. Shakun, a marine, blew himself up along with the bridge; an act of bravery and valor so great it is hard to comprehend.
According to the Facebook page, Shakun told his comrades he had no time to escape and was going to detonate. Immediately after, they heard the explosion.
Ukrainians are showing a stunning display of resilience, vowing to “give Putin hell from every house” that his men advance upon. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky uploaded a video on Thursday night to address the nation.
“We are all here. Our soldiers are here. The citizens are here and we are here” said Zelensky who made clear he still holds government office. “We defend our independence. That’s how it’ll go. Glory to our defenders, both male and female, glory to Ukraine!”
Zelensky also noted this could mark the last time he is seen alive, an acknowledgement that Russia has publicly stated it is going after Zelensky in order to take control of his government.
Former President Donald Trump stated bluntly on Truth Social, “FIRST COME THE TANKS, THEN COME THE NUKES. Get this crazy war ended, NOW. So easy to do!”
Trump was referring to the escalation of war in Ukraine. He, like many other commentators and lawmakers, are warning that the decision to continue sending weapons – and now tanks – could potentially lead to the use of “nuclear weapons.”
It’s mission creep and it’s dangerous, they say.
Why? Because Russian President Valdimir Putin has indicated in two different speeches that he would use nuclear weapons to defend Russia, if needed. Those warnings are not just bluster but a very real possibility.
And the escalation of war is visible.
Russia launched 55 missiles strikes across Ukraine Thursday, leaving 11 dead. The strikes come one day after the United States and Germany agreed to send tanks to Ukraine in an effort to aide the country. 47 of the 55 missiles were shot down according to Ukraine’s Air Force command.
Eleven lives were lost and another 11 were injured additionally leaving 35 buildings damaged in the wake of the attacks. According to The New York Times, Denys Shmyhal, said in a post on Telegram. “The main goal is energy facilities, providing Ukrainians with light and heat,” he said.
Ukraine is now demanding that they need F-16 fighter jets. In a post on twitter Ukrainian lawmaker, Oleksiy Goncharenko said, “Missiles again over Ukraine. We need F16.”
Morning. Missiles again over Ukraine. We need F16.
— Oleksiy Goncharenko (@GoncharenkoUa) January 26, 2023
The US has abstained from sending advanced jets in the chances that a volatile decision could foster more dangerous attacks like former President Trump’s post on Truth referred to. If the US did authorize the decision to lend Ukraine the F-16 jets Netherlands’ foreign minister, Wopke Hoekstra, would be willing to supply them. According to The New York Times, Hoekstra told Dutch lawmakers, “We are open-minded… There are no taboos.”
F-16 fighter jets are complex to work on, they are not the average aircraft that can be learned in a matter of weeks. It can take months for pilots to learn how to fly these birds. European and US officials have the concern that Ukrainian forces could potentially use the jets to fly into Russian airspace and launch attacks on Russian soil.
Western allies are trying to avoid such a provocation, because that could lead to nuclear warfare in reference to what Putin has said he would do to defend his country.
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Christy Marani
February 25, 2022 at 5:18 pm
Beyond a hero – a true freedom fighter. This Marine is an angel hero now. May God bless and protect Ukraine.
Nina Bolla
February 25, 2022 at 8:57 pm
US should honor this man’s sacrifice by taking back Energy independence and he’lexporting oil & gas. It’s the only way to make us and our Allie’s stronger while reducing the hold Russia has on everyone.
I condolences to this brave Ukrainian’s family and countrymen. The heart of America is with you!
Harry & Sally Parmer
February 25, 2022 at 9:05 pm
All of us as individuals can make a difference in this David vs Goliath 2022 war by boycotting and not purchasing things made in Russia, China India and any other country that supports Putin. I for one want to do something and this is all i can think of to do in addition to praying for Ukrainians and this world. If i knew how Russian pull is used in the US, i wouldn’t buy or products from those users. If all of us boycott, it can make a difference, one penny at a time.
Helen T Hillock
February 25, 2022 at 9:45 pm
Sorry the united states didn’t do more for your country!! I pray for a miracle. God still is the miracle worker.
Linda Muench
February 25, 2022 at 9:54 pm
I am so humbled by the Ukrainian people. I hope we as Americans would be as bold & self sacrificing. I pray all the time for their safety, resolve & victory. God bless all of you!
L M Reiher
February 25, 2022 at 10:08 pm
sara,
i tried to send this to sean; but it didnt go through. can you please get it to him?
thanks,
larry
sir, while watching fox this eve, either you or tucker [ i think it was you ] had a short piece about a ukranian grandmother who put sunflower seeds in the pocket of an invader and told him she wanted them to grow from her country’s ground when he was killed in the battle.
my wife and i were blown away by her BALLS! my wife had the idea to start a movement here [and, perhaps around the world ] to foster the planting of sunflower seeds in support of the ukranian people. hell, fox might even elect to promulgate the concept. the seeds are essentially free and their flowers are prolific.
so, what do you think? ccan you at least get me a clip of the item to use for promotional purposes?
i eagerly await your response.
thanks in advance,
larry reiher and wife martha matt
maximus
February 25, 2022 at 11:18 pm
He may be one of those Neo Nazis escaping in front of Russians
Fred Fredricksen
February 26, 2022 at 12:16 am
So they knew they were coming for months now, and failed to place explosives, yet its heroic for the marine to die blowing it up. Yeah sure, sounds like our current generals level of leadership to me.
Terry
February 26, 2022 at 1:23 am
If Ukrainians all fight like this I wouldn’t want to be attacking them. I read yesterday that many of the legislature put on armored vests and took up AKs to defend their country! Can you even imagine US senators and representatives doing this? NO, neither can I. Many of them would be seeking out enemy soldiers to surrender to!
CECILE BARBOUR
February 26, 2022 at 5:06 am
God Bless this young man So sad HE IS A HERO. ❤
Diana
February 26, 2022 at 8:09 am
What a sacrifice, he is a Hero here and an Angel in Heaven!
Bedeyah Emmanuel
February 26, 2022 at 9:43 am
WAR : by Facebook: You all are Doomed if the Father doesn’t step in & save you.
(the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s “FACEBOOK PAGE”,
the battalion decided the only way to stop them was to blow up the bridge, reports the Daily Mail. Shakun, a marine, blew himself up along with the bridge; an act of bravery and valor so great it is hard to comprehend.
According to the “FACEBOOK PAGE”, Shakun told his comrades he had no time to escape and was going to detonate. Immediately after, they heard the explosion.
When was he fighting……. 1750? When the military couldn’t have a delayed explosion?
Are you “SERIOUS?’
Saul mcManus
February 26, 2022 at 10:34 am
The Precious cost of Freedom – the very thing the dimmocrats here are trying to DESTROY! God Bless this Soldier and may his soul find Peace! A TRUE HERO!!
Michelle Brown
February 26, 2022 at 11:49 am
God bless you young man. You are a hero to your nation and may your name never be forgotten.
Michael J Foy
February 26, 2022 at 2:03 pm
A true credit to the Ukrainian Marines and a hero to Marines everywhere. Rest in Peace my Ukrainian brother Marine! Putin thinks he will control a people such as this? In the immortal words of the Skunk Island defenders; “Russian warship…(read Putin) … Go F***k yourself!”
Vitaly Shakun
Kathryn M Rendina
February 26, 2022 at 3:04 pm
May Shakum’s soul rest in peace. That’s how much he loved his people and country !
KAPIL
February 26, 2022 at 5:03 pm
May patriot Shakun’s soul rest in everlasting peace.
Sandra
February 27, 2022 at 12:50 am
The U.S. should have listened to General Patton when he wanted to drive
Russia as far back as possible.
Randy Tracy
February 27, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Note that gunfire and resultant killing and wounding had been going on in the east since 2014. Where was the west’s outrage then?
MicMac69
February 28, 2022 at 3:11 am
Meanwhile the MAGA americans were quietly eating their cornflakes when antifa-blm were occupying Seatle and arsonning the country… To have or not to have… cojones
Валерий Барышев
February 28, 2022 at 5:02 am
Криминальная сущность российской власти со всей полнотой проявилась этой братоубийственной войной. Не хватило ума и элементарной культуры понять, что так делать нельзя. Необоснованность развязывания этой войны в стиле безумности Путина, растлившего правосудие, представительскую власть, правоохранительные органы и основные институты общества. Российский народ виновен в том, что позволил укрепиться в течение тридцати лет самой реакционной, антинародной власти, уничтожившей конституционные нормы и свободы, завоёванные прошедшими поколениями. У нашей молодёжи нет будущего кроме вонючего страха и мракобесия властей.
Julie
February 28, 2022 at 2:05 pm
You would rather have the insidious parasitic globalist freaks cruelly dominate the Ukraine territory? The terrorists are the globalist psychopaths developing bioweapons in the bio labs in Ukraine, to further target billions of innocent humans. Russia is a white hat for his own country, as Trump is a white hat for ours. Get rid of the globalist elites from every country. Klaus Schwab dictator wannabes have no right to claim planet earth…unless We humans are to flaccid to protect ourselves.
Bessel Func
February 28, 2022 at 9:41 pm
We cannot confirm or deny that this happened.
Bonnie Rogers
March 3, 2022 at 10:59 am
Thank you for your braving