Stray animals boost morale on Ukraine’s front lines as Russia and Nato remain at odds 

This is beautiful and heartbreaking. The animals have new owners who look after them, and the soldiers have loving companions, but the situation under which this happens is terrible.

“He’s lived with us for 2 months, he’s killed all the mice” What a lad.

The Ukrainian soldier are so prepared for combat, they even have anti-depression ready

The oldest anti-depressant in the battlefield: animals

I wish all strays and Ukraine soldiers able to find their home safely

As a cat lover I can confirm that cats do make you feel calmer.

As someone who works on security, stray animals are naturally attracted to human concentrations, specially the ones who we're pets on some point, and yes they are valuable in many ways, not only they are a companion but they provide security and sanitation by alerting about people movements to sentries, and eating plagues like rats and bugs, so always welcome them in kind, they want love and food and they work for it

I remembered when I was cycling through the balkans that everybody warned me the stray dogs would bite me. Turned out they were the sweetest dogs. Only domestic dogs sometimes chased and almost bit me.

I hope the soldiers adopt these sweethearts

There is something sadly human about this. A bittersweet beauty in all of this to see such humanity and such bonds being formed between these people and animals. Really it just serves to humanize what's going on.

It's basically what we'd do in Afghanistan, too. Lots of stray dogs would be all over the place. We had a small pack of stray dogs we eventually adopted onto our camp. They were great for morale, and we got to keep them healthy/safe from the harsh conditions outside.

Today in the world We do not need the escalation of another conflict. We need peace and our own understanding.

I'm wondering right now how's the life of those animals there... I wanna cryyy :(

0:48 I don't know why I find the idea of pets being abandoned so heartbreaking, it always moves me emotionally when I hear such a story..

A month later, my deepest prayers to everyone in Ukraine, including the stray animals 🙏

My father had the same in Vietnam. The Village and school he and his Platoon protected had a ton of stray animals they looked after and had as companions. They were also an early warning when an attack by the NVA was coming. Extremely helpful. We stand with you, Ukraine. You will not be left alone if serious conflict erupts. Slava Ukraini!! Love from the US.

The cat doesn’t know what is expecting him. The soldiers have someone to care for. Cats joined the army.

Im crying rn and I cant do anything. My heart literally hurt thinking about the innocent lives suffering during this tragedy. I pray for the safety of every one and my condolences to the lives lost 💔

Watching a cat sleep peacefully next to you is one of the best stress relievers this world has to offer

0:40 that kitten is one of the cutest I've ever seen poor thing... hope they get adopted

I hope these animals made it out safe, as well as these soldiers stationed here.

It’s heartbreaking the many animals have been abandoned of this wars and tension .

I can imagine the kind of comfort and mental peace these innocent babies must bring amidst such chaos

Animals are great emotional comfort during stressful times.

The calm vibes from the music and pets gave me a sense of nostalgia. Its not that I've been to war but a sense of nostalgia I once felt before playing videogames. I'm glad to know the stray animals are boosting the morale of the soldiers.

That little kitten is so cute but it made me anxious how close it was to the fire. It was so close to accidentally lighting it’s self on fire.

Poor babies, I wish we can bring them here. 💖 I hope is a way to rescue.

I think that such friendship is important for these soldiers and for these animals. It's a rescue from losing compassion. 💙💛

It breaks my heart for all the people there, but also for all animals dying now on the streets in Ukraine :(

I feel like every soldier should have animal companion

thanks for saving the strays animals like cats and dogs please save as!!

We're so blessed to share a world and to to bond with these types of animals

Battlecat. +20 spirit, increases party morale.

It is part of the Geneva convention not to harm animals during the war time.

Talk about a comfort to come home to a kitty. And have a guard dog on post. Awesome 😎👍

So sad to see how this Situation escalated. I wonder what happend to the animales and soldiers after the Interview

My granpa always said "A hundred troops with high morale can beat five hundred with low morale". He didn't mean that literally, but it really applies here.

I remember seeing this video in January 2022. When the Ukraine war broke out, this was the first thing in my mind. I wonder how the kitties and those soldiers are doing. Wishing everyone their safety and peace.

This is actually a way to increase and keep check of those soldiers morale and help them cope with possible mental trauma...maybe like shellshock. It's a win win,you take care of the animal and that animal keeps your sanity.

Hello out there who see this. I'm so sorry to hear of the invasion and I was so worried about the innocent people and animals who are in the way. My heart goes out to the soldiers who have no choice some of them and get comfort from these victims of our times. Peace is the answer not war.

I hope they are still okay 🥺

I would not want to live in a world without cats and dogs.

Someone please rescue these animals. They have no safety in a war zone.

Даже военнослужащий в отличии от гражданского понимает, что любое животное может помочь, неважно кошка это или собака

Who knows when the conflict will come to an end, but I hope that these soldiers get to go home and take their animals with them. And have a peaceful life with their little fury companions.

I wonder what will happen to these animals now they are at war :(

I totally understand their feeling bout the little friends over there, cats and dogs can be so calming in stressing situations, they are like a light in the dark... something that somehow keeps you going.

I pray that these animals will live to be with their masters till the end of war. Amen.

Support for Ukraine I hope they will be no wars and no one die on boths side greeting from Poland be strong brothers

Cats have amazing senses of smell and hearing. They may not bark, but when they hear something, they immediately swivel their heads to see WTH was that. I know someone is coming to my house because my two cats swivel their heads and point their ears to that approaching person. They are my silent sentinels.

I hope they won't abandoned them and take them when everything is over

Ukrainians are always so kind to animals! Will always support you guys :)

Animals can teach humans about peace and friendship.

Humans may hate humans and fight. But animals teach us to love.

Thank you for being kind to animal too.

I saw 2 kittens in my backyard last year November. I dunno if it’s stray cats or something When i saw them, they were hiding underneath a small hole which I couldn’t go through. So I left bread a milk beside it. I bought them cat food the next day. They used to be so scared. But now they are used to me. When I wake up late they are just by The door ;-; I keep the, outside bc they have fleas

Животное,это шанс почувствовать себя обычным человеком,у себя дома.Я помню своего пса "хромулю",шикарный пёс. Хромой-лап у него четыре,но пользуется тремя лапами,а когда бегает этот демон вообще как мотоцикл становится-пользуется передней и задней лапой по одному борту)))хотя он на самом деле вообще притворяется,четвертая лапа у него нормальная))))вечно голодный,вонючий и щасливый,и заряженный(он реально не спит,я не спал трое суток и он рядом со мною все время находился и ни разу даже не ложился спать),а ещё у нас была кльопа(Клеопатра)ох и не любила она офицеров и прапорщиков (это покровительница солдатского состава)только увидит она прапорщика и сразу рычит,лает,кусается,и прапорщик нам орет"убирайте эту псину,выгоните ее не то травану",а ещё как она всех собак строит(короче она альфа),а ещё собаки у нас собирались в группы и патрулировали часть(прикол в том что их нихто этому не учил,они просто собираются группами по четыре собаки и в четкое время по своим"часам" патрулировали по своему маршруту,и щенков сами этому обучали)

Soldier : Where does your allegiance lie, Cats? Cats : With the highest bidder. Soldier : I have a warm place, food, and pet. Cats : That makes you the highest bidder.

The human race's irresistible desire to pet every living being is still unbeaten I see.

Hope these animals are still alive ❤️

A cat is a cat, whether it's in the Ukraine or America. Same for humans, nationality is just a learned thing and doesn't make you more or less important.

Animals are the best 🥰

Thank you they still alive

I hope stray cat still live until the war ended.

every country soldiers need this

i would give them all the hugs!

I feel so sorry for all these men on both sides of the conflict - none of them want war, they all wish they were home. Only rulers want war. So nice to see these men treating these animals kindly; so happy for the men to have that bit of affection so badly needed in war.

This is the best idea to avoid PTSD for soilders give them animals while in the war 😀😀 such a beautifull friendship is shared between humans and animals

Those animals are angel 😇

These animals will cure depression and keep soldiers stay sane in uncertainty and dangerous condition, thats a big help for soldiers.

could be those cats & dogs are heroes in peacefully way

How are they now? I hope they are all fine including this cute animals.

The saddest thing is that most animals get killed during wars 😔

It's incredible how petting animals reduces stress

This brokes my heart ,I wish for the Cats ,Dogs & the Soldiers to be Safe & healthy...

At first I thought this was about WWII and a tale of Soviet Ukrainian strays but then I realized that this is happening today. This is now. But the trench at the beginning gave me a WWII feel.

"Sedative" is incorrect translation. He said that it has like relaxing, calming down, not sedative effect.

Love and support to our Ukrainian brothers and sister from Australia 🇦🇺 🇺🇦

Stay strong Ukraine, Respect from Poland

Imagine going home from war and saying happily that animal save me.

Cats are amazing

Sadly, many of these innocent animals will die under the artillery barrages or other forms of weapons on both sides. They do not deserve it.

May all beings in difficult times see light soon. 🙏.

So wonderful! They save each other.😊💕

Amazing, tragic, yet brilliant. Almost like a story/film. Its nice to know in a way they have something for morale.

Imagine losing your pet in the displacement of this conflict. Sad. But imagine later knowing that your pet helped comfort and even help soldiers in combat

I watch this a month ago now I’m coming back if there is update. Every lives is important

If the conflict is resolved smoothly many stray animals will get a home.

I can't be the only one that read "Nato" as "Neko" at first because of the cat in the thumbnail.

I hope nothing breaks out and all of these furry comrades get to go home with their soldiers they have bonded with

I wonder what will happen to these animal's as tensions ease up?.?.? will people care for these helpless fur babies after the deaths, the destruction left behind?.?.?.? this breaks mine n sooOooo many other peoples hearts!!!!! we're sitting here in the states wondering what we can do to help!?!?

Thank you to anyone who helps an animal in need

I hope peace would come to them all, for the sake of all lives, big and small.

For me, the animals give the troops incentive to keep going. Lord knows what they're going through but at least they have friends who want to see them again.

I love it atleast someone is taking care of these poor animals that people abandoned

simple expression……🥺🥺✨ pray for peace, love and respect from japan

Hopefully these people are okay

Praying for everyone's safety as Russia has invaded Ukraine today. This is heartbreaking.

It moved my heart

Big love, the animal is actually provide emotional strength support❤️