Ukrainian farmer 'steals' Russian tank, see hilarious reactions
After Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine, social media has been filled with captivating videos which are being shared extensively.
One such footage shows a farmer stealing a Russian military tank with the help of his tractor. A man is seen hopelessly running behind the tank.
The clip was put out by Johnny Mercer, a British Conservative leader and Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View, on Monday.
Watch video here:
No expert, but the invasion doesn’t seem to be going particularly well.
— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) February 27, 2022
Ukrainian tractor steals Russian APC today 👇 pic.twitter.com/exutLiJc5v
"No expert, but the invasion does not seem to be going particularly well. Ukrainian tractor steals Russian APC today," Mercer said on Twitter, sharing the seven-second-long clip. It has been viewed over 4.6 million times so far.
The video concludes with those watching the man running behind the tank roared with laughter.
The same video has also been put out by Olexander Scherba, who served as Ukraine's ambassador to Austria from 2014 to 2021. "Ukrainians are tough cookies indeed," he wrote.
If true, it’s probably the first tank ever stolen by a farmer… ))
— olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba) February 27, 2022
Ukrainians are tough cookies indeed. #StandWithUkraine #russiagohome pic.twitter.com/TY0sigffaM
The internet is delighted with users saying the video made them smile.
"None of this is funny. NONE of this. But that said in the spirit of "OMG what badasses these beyond brave Ukranian people are" ... this made me smile," said a user.
None of this is funny. NONE of this. But that said ~ in the spirit of “OMG what badasses these beyond brave Ukranian people are” … this made me smile.
— Still “Trying” 2 Remain an Eternal Optimist 🙄 (@Flywriter2) February 27, 2022
"I haven't laughed this hard in a really long time. That is fantastic!" said another.
One of them shared a similar kind of footage, claiming it is a follow-up and shows the same farmer.
Later that dayhttps://t.co/XuGbhLPFJr
— Philby Burgess Maclean Johnson Cummings (@toadovision) February 28, 2022
In the midst of the Russian invasion, stories of Ukrainians' bravery has filled the internet. Videos and photos have surfaced from border cities, where Russians first arrived, showing locals squaring up to soldiers.
The West and many other nations have criticized Russia for launching the attack on its neighbour and announced sanctions, however, President Vladimir Putin has so far shunned all the global pressure.
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First published: 2 March 2022, 9:15 IST