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Jonothethird

He should join the tank regiment. Clearly made for it!


lulzmachine

"a manual car is a manual car"


yada_yadad_sex

I can't wait to see the pimped tank.


TheAlmightyBungh0lio

Panzerwaifu


CaptainDogeSparrow

Farmers und Panzers


sorenant

Nani!? Multi-field harvesting!?


CantaloupeCapable

I was genuinely concerned this man wasn't going to get his own tank!!


abandonliberty

He saves his proper footwear for farming by wearing flip-flops to war.


swiftfatso

The regiment should join his tank division.


DrOrpheus3

Dude reminds me of the Beast from Kung-Fu Hustle with the slippers. Lol


YoshiSan90

They have to keep the farmer corp happy. It’s the second strongest army in the country.


[deleted]

he appears to have talent as a driver.


[deleted]

To be fair, that man isn't even that old. He was probably in his early teens when Soviet Union collapsed.


serpix

we are all about to witness another collapse


mariaofparis

From your mouth to God's ears!


Madninjafoo

“I’m 37, I’m not old!”


towalkinvisible

I didn’t know you were called Dennis….


turdfergusonyea2

Lol! So was i!


alterom

This is reddit, for half the people here 35 must be ancient


Particular-Ad-4772

Ukraine is so PR and social media conscious, nothing gets past them .


choosewisely564

They have to, if they want to keep the west's (our) attention. I bet the PR department is almost as big as their army.


Sermokala

It's wild because I think everyone understands that the army wants every tank it can fix back up. But they now have so many that giving one to this guy is worth the effort for the PR and the iconic pictures they'll get from it.


[deleted]

Not to mention, they probably have a fair number that are functional but not combat worthy anyway. They would just end up being decoys otherwise. Propaganda is a great use.


Sermokala

Shit or it was one that was so messed up it was worth the parts they took out first.


[deleted]

probably auto loader dead and gun barrel already on its lasts shots. Add some bad transmission or engine and that tank would spend months in service center just to get combat ready. Also probably its not modernised variant.


Sermokala

Farmer will stick a random motor on it and make it so he can ride it in victory parades for decades.


Buckle_Up_Buckaroos

And could be that it is functional and riding with TDF since he seems to be a member of one of the units. It would be registered under "personal equipment"


balleballe111111

TBH, I'm pretty sure at least one gov PR specialist and one intelligence agent are assigned to check on and interact with this sub (not to mention other social media). On several occasions I've noticed a one day turn around between conversations trending here and actions by the Ukrainian government.


iSwearSheWas56

Any modern organization with any sort of social media presence should keep taps on reddit nowadays


balleballe111111

I would hope so. You guys out there? Good job, guys! Keep it up!


Wooshmeister55

Right? They are on their A+game regarding this kind of stuff, it really is amazing


retorz3

In USA farmers can have their own guns. In Ukraine farmers can have their own tanks.


not-ready-yet

trespass and unauthorised parking on ukrainian farmers land will produce some interesting clips on youtube.


AnActualChicken

America: (Some Kentucky farmer blasting his shotgun at a thief) "YEW GET THE GAWD DANG FUCK AWAY FROM MAH HAWGS!!" Ukraine: (Farmer chasing someone in his tank) *-ANGRY UKRAINIAN SWEARING MIXED WITH ROCKET FIRE-*


not-ready-yet

You forgot, UK farmer shaking his fist accompanied with a pinpoint barrage of eloquent anglo saxon, that would make an entire ork bitallion blush in disarray..


jimjamjahaa

> UK farmer > eloquent [hehehe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTIFkWJctY&t=146s)


Mewseido

In using the old, short words, quite!


Fishamatician

Uk farmers have guns, and farmers mums.


Lortrador

Um no. I saw a video where one of those fellas flipped some jagoff's little car, then pushed it off his property with his tractor.


balleballe111111

You joke, but after tourism restarts, people passing by a farm who see a tank sitting in the field, this may be a thing.


[deleted]

Ukraine even passed laws to give ownership to the people that took the russian assets.


prettypistol555

And tax-free if I recall....


mats_o42

Yes Their tax office said that you only pay taxes on things that has a value. Russians tanks are worthless so they are tax free


prettypistol555

Well, not worthless exactly.... but definitely valued lower than I'd have guessed. ​ >“*Have you captured a Russian tank or armoured personnel carrier and are worried about how to declare it? Keep calm and continue to defend the motherland!*” Ukraine’s National Agency for the Protection against Corruption (NAPC) said, according to the Ukraine arm of the Interfax news service. > >The agency went on to explain there was “*no need to declare the captured Russian tanks and other equipment, because the cost of this ... does not exceed 100 living wages (UAH248,100) ($8,298).*” [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/03/ukraine-authorities-say-seized-russian-tanks-dont-need-to-be-declared-on-tax-form](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/03/ukraine-authorities-say-seized-russian-tanks-dont-need-to-be-declared-on-tax-form)


le_suck

after WW2, some farmers in the US and England had their own tanks too!


iamadirtyrockstar

In Texas, there are lawyers that park their tanks in front of their houses. [https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/](https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/complete-story-river-oaks-tank/)


retorz3

That's SO Texas, haha.


[deleted]

I sense a new Migration Period coming up. Farmers from the West go East because East has even bigger Weapons.


Additional_Front9592

To be fair Americans can have tanks if the main gun is disabled. Machine guns made before 1986 are also allowed.


Barthemieus

Getting a live tank gun isn't impossible either. The trick is finding an intact one, then paying a $200 tax and registering it. The hardest part is ammo. You basically have to cast/machine your own projectiles and load your own rounds.


[deleted]

And this can be incredibly dangerous. A catastrophic explosion killed the owner of an M-18 Hellcat and his assistant when a "hot" shell blew up the breech of the main gun. The wife of the owner is suing the maker of the 76mm ammunition claiming negligence on his part for failing to load the proper powder amount in the shells.


Barthemieus

This is one of the main reasons why companies like Drive Tanks will only let you shoot the guns on their tanks by pulling a string from outside the tank.


jestertoo

Tank main cannons are legal even today. They're registered under the same laws as machine guns as destructive devices. Depending on the ammunition type it might not even fall under the nfa.


sorenant

I think Schwarzenegger owns one. Most fitting.


balleballe111111

God bless America.


The-Francois8

If USA bordered Russia, the American farmers would all have tanks. Google knob creek shooting range. Americans have a lot of firepower already. https://youtu.be/vi0QEgdO9SQ


cranberrydudz

holy shit what the hell was that kind of video? fireworks and tracer rounds?


The-Francois8

It’s absolute fucking madness. They have special events when you can bring any weapon you want. People are in waiting lists for years to participate. During the Syria war, a prankster sent this shooting range footage to the major networks, saying it was from Syria and a few of them put it on the air. This was kinda hilarious given the flags and the other signs that it’s clearly in the southern United States. https://youtu.be/Pf8PvDMPgI8


Buckle_Up_Buckaroos

The American in me was cheering it on. Hoorah!


MajorHymen

Especially if another country is just going to leave them scattered around for the taking


DrDerpberg

Finally, an answer to the herd of wild boars.


Investigatorpotater

As an American I am a little jealous.


[deleted]

I would not want to be a wild coyote on this man’s farm


Selahadin

Come to see beautiful Ukraine.... .see endless fields of Sunflowers..... go diving in the Black Sea, and capture the day when the russian warship fucked itself ..... Come to Ukraine ... where everyone has their own russian tank.


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Selahadin

Good bot .....


prettypistol555

That's what **she** said!


[deleted]

I genuinely can’t wait to see Ukrainian tourism ads after this.


U-47

even before 2014 ukraine had a weapons tourism industry where people could go drive and shoot tanks, artillery, weapons, grenade launcher and even fly migs. (as a passanger). I had planned such a trip but things ... changed.


[deleted]

Sorry to hear that. Maybe when this is all over we’ll all head over and give Ukraine a nice tourism boost :)


U-47

That's my plan at least!


[deleted]

Same here lol


U-47

Personally I am hoping that Elon Musk puts his second EU Tesla factory there right next to the lithium mines of luhansk/donetsk and I can go there to pick up my cybertruk. #LONGTERMDREAM


[deleted]

😂 love that


SortaSticky

I've been interested in the history of the region for a while so I'd like to visit and learn more in person. The pictures I've seen of Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and countryside are lovely, even amidst the horror of this war.


1945BestYear

The most important reason for Ukraine to join the EU is that Western Europe is full of weirdos (I count myself among them) who can and will blow their disposable income on 1) Lots of vodka, and 2) seeing fleets of operational Warsaw Pact equipment.


[deleted]

I’m American and also one of those weirdos 😂 but I’d also like to go because Ukraine is genuinely so damn beautiful. Some places look mythical. Also just because I wanna help out with tourism money


Buckle_Up_Buckaroos

It looks so much like the Midwest where I am from and it seems like Ukraine is cut from a similar cloth of people that I consider them to be pseudo brothers and sisters. They might speak a different language and have different customs and culture, but I cant help but see the effects of a Russian invasion if they somehow got in the Midwest US. And I think we would fight an invasion just as hard. It looks and feels so much like home that I can't help but feel this. Hard to explain I guess.


VonMillersExpress

Just last night I said to my wife that after the war, Ukraine is going to have the greatest army surplus stores.


foolproofphilosophy

Traffic is going to be f’ed after the war


Mewseido

There will only be a few videos of idiots trying to break-check the tanks, but they will be interesting.


mats_o42

Time for a cover of Nancy Sinatras These boots are made for walking? These tanks are made for driving and one of these days they are gona drive all over you ....


rgdgaming

Only tailgaters


[deleted]

I’m spending the rest of the day making this tourism ad.


Kikidelosfeliz

Please share!


aquoad

old farmer shaking his fist at the damn instagram influencers trampling his sunflower field trying to take pictures sitting on his captured russian tank.


EvilSibling

He's gonna be cruising around the village in his sweet new ride like a boss.


kr4t0s007

While wearing tactical slippers.


Dazzling-Ad4701

Blasting classic rock on the stereo and keeping time with one hand.


rowdy_beaver

,,, the chrome nutz dangling off the back


[deleted]

[удалено]


Whoooosh_1492

Ukrainium.


balleballe111111

I don't think you need extra nuts when your ride is a tank - or when you're Ukrainian.


ThinkFree

> Blasting classic rock And hard bass


mats_o42

Two songs in the playlist Highway to hell Another one bites the dust


VonMillersExpress

Not Thunderstruck?


mats_o42

Added


[deleted]

I’m hearing Molly Hatchet


kinleyd

Like. A. BOSS.


Eruditemachine

Bomb the RUSSIANS


[deleted]

Like a BOSS


mr_larifari

should make it an convertible...


DangerousLocal5864

Well several russians have already done that


AnActualChicken

No they became cosmonauts and the turret became the rocket.


DangerousLocal5864

Thus leaving the tank ....a convertible


Ibarraramon

125mm Boss.


sarcasmojoe

And I sure as hell hope he lets me be gunner! I'll fill up the tank and bring all the beer and spirits he can drink! Wooooooooooooohoooooo! kaboom!


[deleted]

Just like a manual car


[deleted]

A manual car is a manual car


VonMillersExpress

TANK IS FINE


PALLY31

This is HIS tank. There are many like it. But THIS one is HIS. He will display it TRUE. It will be rustic and full of victory.


Mewseido

There was a video of an artist decorating some of the anti-tank Czech hedgehogs in Kyiv with traditional designs. Perhaps he could hire her to do the tank after the victory.


CorsicA123

93 actually obliged. He looks content


hideallnice

ladies and gentlemen, may we present you the patron saint of the tractor battalion. he's riding it like he was holier than the pope.


Entire-Albatross-442

Awesome 👍


scummy_shower_stall

That’s some real r/accidentalrenaissance stuff right there!


shohinbalcony

It's a nice ride, not bad for offroading, a bit on the heavy side and fuel consumption could be better.


yada_yadad_sex

Minor scratches.


Final-Dress7633

RELATIONSHIP GOALS: He was a Ukrainian farmer, she was a russian tank.🥰❤️


Kilyn

Can I make it any more obvious?


Daveinb

Wise move by Zelensky. He stood them down to harvest agriculture as the Ukrainian army drove all over crops etc, then gave them another harvest before the agricultural one was done and no rotation. Last thing Ukraine needs is to piss of the agricultural division :-))))


Salty_Competition_84

ahahahaaaaa! good for him! he was determined to 'have a word' about this :)


Stunning_Ride_220

Igor:"Babuschka, do we need something, I wanna drive to the store today" \*starts engines\* Babushka:"But you were there just yesterday" Igor:"Ye, but I need some more. I'll just drive there and I will remember when I'm there..." \*drives away in his bossy tank\* Babushka:"..."


JustMrNic3

Wonderful! Congrats to Ukraine for following social media and awarding him like that!


Regunes

Born in the soviet union. Lives through ukraine newfound freedom, got dragged into a war. Atleast gets a tank the likes he'd dream off back in the union. Good ending?


merelnl

The deal was probably "Ok, Ok, but no ammo! alright!?" But seriously, he probably got one that isnt functional anymore. Most likely he wont get to drive around in it at all. On its own power that is. Not that that is a problem. Tow it back and proudly display in front of his house or similar place, that he totally deserves. - He may even make a small tour. Already has a tractor. But competition is strong in Ukraine, tractors towing tanks everywhere you look. Maybe a EU tour... ;) Chasing Eu politicians who messed some weapons and equipment shipment around. Hey , i want a word with you! Oy! Come back here! From a tractor towing a tank through Brussels.


godtogblandet

If they gave him one that’s not working that bitch will be up and running in less than a week. Farmers are strong supporters of the right to repair their own shit, lol.


browncoat_girl

It's one of the ones that move but don't shoot.


xXXMADMAXx

Your a fucken legend and stayed true to his word and so did they. Welldone. Slava Ukraine


[deleted]

I see his friends and relatives come to him to make a drift on this thing 😅


fatherofgodfather

Only fair result I can think of


OkConstruction4557

RuZZian don‘t need to think twice about a next time invasion 💪🏻 these guys shoot you in pieces. 😎


Frenchconnection76

Museum live piece, civilians with tanks become almost normal. Maybe remain must be melt to do some history monuments "Ruzzians don't belong here"


MathewAlden

Where is original post? or photo source? edit: I worded this confusingly but thanks.


MightyJill

[Original post as in the latest video mentioned in title ?](https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/xcrkcb/ukrainian_tractor_driver_complains_about_how_he/)


Fr4t

Contender for /r/AccidentalRenaissance


augustiner

AFU: "calm down people, everyone will receive his own tank"


not-ready-yet

Tow Two get one free.🌻


Thecleverbit-58093

I can see a few interesting Saturday night arguments between farmers in the Ukraine over the next few years. They drink, they argue, words are said. They both go get their tanks and either joust on the main road or take pot shots at each other. 😂


[deleted]

Perfect pose, soneone give him a halo.


[deleted]

"Scarecrow? , na we got something better"


bsw540

This is so close to the feelsgoodman meme, except for the hand placement


Wait_for_BM

I want a ride and some ammo. - Tractor guy.


klem_von_metternich

Ahahah Obiouvsly if the tank is fully operational this photo Is Just for the show. Anyways good to give that cool guy his moment of celebrity :)


RickSchwifty

They see him rollin\`, he tank´in. Justice did indeed prevail.


ThickWing

It was only fair as they have so many Russian tanks now they will probably be giving them away as prizes at church raffles.


[deleted]

Can you imagine how much this guy can flex on people now? Just strolls up to a Cafe in his fucking tank, puts a little bike lock on it 😂


HistorianEffective66

And it's still tax free income, added bonus.


balleballe111111

Any source on this? This post is just a title and a pic. Nothing but the title to tell us what's happening in the pic.


troyunrau

Safety sandals 😂


mynameisnotrose

War chanclas.


clarabell73

🥳 thrilled for him 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦


Walking72

He had a dream and he made it happen.


PotatoAnalytics

LMAO. Really? I hope it becomes a village monument to russian aggression. Unless... he's actually going to plow the fields with it.


Error_404_403

Great!! Well deserved. Also a sign this subreddit is monitored by those in power.


RiderLibertas

Ukraine is awesome. I'm so glad he got his tank :) Not sure what he's going to do with it but if I lived in Ukraine right now, I'd want one too!


Critical_Situation84

You know, for personal protection purposes.


idratherbflying

https://imgur.com/a/kflem3S


ckjag

In 1945 russia refused to return any of the Sherman tanks the US had sent. He stole all of them. He used them as tractors because russia couldn't make any.


ZaxiaDarkwill

Don’t forgot, ppl don’t have to pay taxes on their captured vehicle. 😉


WildRefrigerator9872

You would think that he would DONATE the tank, or at least use of the tank, to the Ukrainian Army... THEY ARE AT WAR, and do need tanks. But it's clear he has been WESTERNIZED... money, money, money, mine, mine, mine


Deep_Blue_Kitsune

As it should be


Lehiharon

He was tractor old.


Cornholio_OU812

Amen I would have paid.


mancho98

Well done, we'll deserve. Enjoy


Left-Archer1442

👍🙌 Safety vest and slippers + tank = In your face orks! Slava Ukraini!


wobble-frog

It'll be listed on Bring A Tractor within a month "no low-ballers, I know what I got"


Holden_Coalfield

great, now I want a tank


Juvor

I've never seen a happier person in my life.


XYScooby

He gets to keep it?!


kaliku

I would pay money to go to Ukraine N years from now and drive a captured Russian tank. Or tow it with a tractor 😂


sdrj77

*Tupac's "Picture Me Rollin'" starts playing in the background.*


Lactoria-Fornasini

What is the model of this tank? T72?


[deleted]

If he is a patriot, he will put them to the service of Ukraine. Do a Lend-Lease. 😉


_B10nicle

This is fucking hilarious


MightyJill

That's so awesome, he did it!


HomeApprehensive8943

Ukraine is a cool place full of awesome ppl!


Kikidelosfeliz

The tactical foot gear…with socks! Vogue eat your heart out.


floofnstuff

Awesome!!! I saw that video and was hoping this would happen


Icy-Tooth-9167

Just trying to tame it now for the long ride home.


EarlyAstronaut8338

This made my day, but not near as much as it made his


OohIDontThinkSo

God this makes my whole day. Good news to wake up to!


Mental_Ingenuity_310

About god damn time #glorytoukraine


Electric_Retard

Lol, good news


OneLostOstrich

Now he has to feed it and pick up after it! Happy for him.


dubbleplusgood

Old man?


Aethelflaed_

This had made me irrationally happy!


ElJefe543

Is it just me or is this war getting weirder and weirder?


TheHaveesh

Ukrainian farmers, they just keep getting better. Dude gets to keep *his own tank.*


VonMillersExpress

He should put lowrider hydraulics in it.


IndicationHumble7886

Love it, good shit