Ukraine war: The front line where Russian eyes are always watching - BBC News 

Insane footage. huge props to the soldiers managing there everyday and to the journalists showing the world how it is.

It's insane how calm the dude is having artillery strikes 30 meters from him The other dude stood up, got a tank shot right above him and laughed

I’m 23 and the guy who’s 22 jeez man I give him respect…I could only imagine how it is to be out in that field hearing loud rounds/mortars near you and a whole bunch more with a possibility of dying or getting injured. Wish the best for these guys.

These reporters deserve medals for their bold efforts. In my part of the world, reporting on even riots and protests...is a big deal

I'm about as old as Dima. And while I am at home, sitting in a warm home, well fed, nothing to really worry about, Dima is defending his country, shelled in the cold by countless RuZZian shells and living in a trench. I'm very proud of the offer Dima is willing to make and simultaneously I worry for him. He might even be dead already. And the only reason our situations differ so much is because I was born on the other side of Europe. It could have been me. I hope Dima will see the end of the war, will get to experience peace, rather than worrying about when another shell will fall and if it will hit him or not. But Bakhmut is a dangerous place. Dima, we won't let your work be in vain. If you perish, you will be avenged! Ukraine will be free. Putler and RuZZia will lose. Slava Ukraini!

I'm 33 and I look at Dima with inspiration, so calm in such treacherous times. Bless him.

This young brave soldier Dima looks so despondent. I hope things get better for all of Ukraine and her people. Stay strong Ukraine.

Stop the war i only say la vie en paix LOVE and peace around over the world thanks

Those are very brave soldiers and one very brave reporter and camera person.

Kudos to BBC for showing up the real time footage and horrors of war.

Stay strong.

The bravery of these war reporters cannot be overstated, they put themselves in harm's way to bring the us firsthand account of what is happening, its just amazing

Great and very courageous front line reporting

We must resist at all costs being desensitized to the horror and awful tragedy of war - exceptional reporting like this definitively helps with that aim.

Poor Dima. The fear and doubt in his eyes is uncomfortable to see. Insane footage and really brings home what these guys are facing!

Dude…..that sound of tank ammo flying over is terrifying

First documentary where I said “Holy sh1t” out loud like 4 different times. What amazing footage. The whole crew put their lives on the line.. and I really hope young Dima makes it through this. He’s one tough kid that’s for sure.

Respect to that report and cameramen

While the young soldier says he is brave and can handle it his eyes are so incredibly sad - a valuable young life with a real possibility of being snuffed out in this brutal conflict

Another amazing and great report. Thank you BBC for letting world to know

Courageous reporting and camera work. Thank you Quentin Sommerville & Darren Conway.

This is heart breaking. War is a burden on mankind.

God protect Dima.

Thes journalists deserve all appreciation🙏

Damn at 22 he’s gotta be subjected to this, still just a young man. God bless lil bro.

Insane journalism, balls of steel. I had my head phones on loud for this video and when that first shell came in it was terrifying, imagine actually being there

What a bold effort from the reporter!

I've watched a lot of combat footage from Iraq and Afghanistan. Mostly amateur GoPro stuff, and usually small arms fire or IEDs. But this - this footage is the closest I've seen and heard artillery rounds fall near the camera. Crazy stuff...

Respect for the reporting crew … Long live Ukraine!

This Scottish dude and his cameraman have 'nads of steel!

Poor Boy.... I pray he makes it

Wow wow wow 😱 Great report, I felt that you really brought us into their world. I hope young Dima and everyone are doing well. 🥺

May help never cease for Ukraine. Amen 🙏

Buddy, your not going run out shells, the world stands with you mate, stay strong

Much respect for the Ukrainian soldiers, defending their country so heroically, and for all BBC journalists and cameramen who bring us reports from the front lines

I've the goosebump. Thanks to the brave soldier and to the outstanding reportage by Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway.

Outstanding front line report.

God bless that 22 year old.i hope he stays safe and has success

I do not think any documentary from the front lines of the Ukraine war have shown so well exactly what it is like to be there; and how brave the men are who fight there for the freedom of their country !!!! Super strong respect to them; and to the journalists who risked their lives to make this documentary !!!! Slava Ukraini !!!!

Words seem so insignificant against the backdrop of this video. My comments are probably to help process. Actually seeing the intense shelling brought new understanding of the bravery of the Ukraine soldiers. The reporter and crew deserve medala for their bravery. The trauma of that experience will be etched on their memory forever. Thank you for the bravery of the soldiers and the BBC.

Hehe, this report deserves a medal 🏅

So sad, seeing a 22year old subjected to this situation.

Incredible footages and hats off to the 22 years old ukranian solder who stands right in the frontline and keeps on going. Cant believe it, only 22 years old. At this age here in the west ( i used to have my lasagna ready for dinner, my washed clothes and i was popping around my town driving my car with my little girlfriend and feel like a boss).

This is almost insanely out of control - I watched this video twice now and I almost feel a little bit of shell shock. I can't imagine the stress and anxiety that this puts on any person's system that's out on those battlefields.

❤😢 Kozaki stay strong 💪🏻 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

Darren Conway is the camera man. He has worked on various recent conflicts such as Afghanistan, Syria, Kosovo and the Arab Spring and now Ukraine. He was given the OBE award by Prince Charles in 2014 for his works.

Outstanding and amazing courage by all. Thank you Conway & Somerville and please remain safe as possible while you threaten your lives showing and telling the world what is happening. God bless you and all the other innocent ones caught up in the war.

That guy at the start definitely had the 1000 yard stare

You are all so brave 😢❤

Good report, excellent camera work , thanks for taking a huge risk to get this story out.

Stay strong Ukraine in your fight for your freedom 🇺🇦🇵🇹💪🏼🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

Good reporting. Go Ukraine

Those reporters are true heroes!

God bless you all keep safe😢😢😢

Ukraine 🇺🇦 Great people with the unbelievable commitment 👏 God bless you 🙏

Great reporting! Please stay safe! Glory to Dima and his troops! These BRAVE and COURAGEOUS soldiers have done, and are doing, a FANTASTIC JOB! I wish them SAFE survival, and God Bless them! Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraine!

Damn. That boy is badass.

Now these are real reporters. This takes some real balls.

I was ducking as I heard mortar fell, LOL! Insane footage.

This is very sad, but thank you for showing us the truth.

Exceptional reporting on some very strong people.

When bro jumped in the trench.... it was then he decided..... this is the closest! wow brave work BBC journalists, crewe and soldiers

Great reporting, stay safe.

I am praying for you guys every night, May our Lady, Christ and Joseph keep you guys safe and sound. Deeply admire your bravely and your resolve. God bless you all and Ukraine. We are with you.

Great reporting. Thank you. 🇨🇦

Spirited,,Brave Men..wish well

Prize winning footage. I felt like I was watching a WWI movie in much of it.

God bless the heroes!

at last, after a year a real report from frontline

Incredible courage. The real thing

Stop sending weapons. Stop the war.

this is exceptionally brave journalism.

If someone could have told me as a sapper in the CAF in the 80's that when I am in my fifties my enemy the Soviet Union would destroy itself using it's own equipment and out of the deal we get a new strong ally for suppling a bit of old kit. Deal of the century.

God Bless you Dima.and the reporters for the priviledge of viewing the cruelties of war and the bullying of someone who has nothing else to do..invading a sovereign nation..go go..Uk

Wow what an incredible report. Thank you BBC. The BBC and DW have really really come out ahead of any other news outlet in terms of contextualised and factual reporting that speaks truth to power during this conflict.

Hats of to the reporter and the camera man risking their lives in the trenches to get the stories out.

Excellent journalism.

What a brave journalist. Salute to all Ukrainian soldier giving there life to defend there homeland against Russian Invasion.

Stay strong Ukraine

Very concerned wish peace for Ukraine

Great reporting thank you

I few days ago I've donated to Ukraine. You can too.

Great reporting 👏

"..it was 820mm shell land maybe 20 to 30 meters away" If that were the case, they would be vaporized. He meant 82mm mortar. 820mm would be as wide as a person.

Appreciate this guys.

I live in Kyiv, Ukraine. Thanks to our military. I believe in the victory of Ukraine!

I respect and appreciate your BBC's bravery and journalism. 💚

SLAVA UKRAINE❤‍🔥

Best video this channel has made. Keep this up. Crazy how that kid was only 22 years old

Can't believe people will see this and still want the war to continue

More of this footage please. Thank you.

Slava Ukraine ❤❤❤❤❤

Insane footage! the close high speed shells landing scared the shit out of me. Dima's so young man defending their homeland and relatives, just facing the enemy. Big ukrainian Counter-offensive is coming and I hope Víctory comes soon for this people. Slava ukraini 🇺🇦🇨🇱

Good reporting work, thank you!

Very Brave Filmcrew. Soldiers.. Warriors. Absolutely Crazy.

👏👏👏👏👏 Great reporting from both the Ukraine and Russian sides of the war fantastic unbiased reporting

Respect the the reporters ❤

i can see why the Army and marines emphasise running

unreal man, no one covers this type of thing like the brave men and women at the bbc. god bless, stay safe, slava ukraine

Power to Ukraine soldiers..prayers to the brave soldiers of Ukraine…👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦