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Grandpa STEALS Russian ammo truck and gives it to Ukraine army, Internet says 'what a legend'

The clip shows Ukrainian soldiers shaking the grandpa's hand and laughing with joy after he hand-delivered them a well-stocked ammo truck

Among the heartwarming video clips coming out of Ukraine about ordinary people rising up against Russia, a viral clip shows a Ukrainian grandpa stealing Russian army's ammo truck and delivering it to the Ukrainian army. The TikTok clip shared by Ukraine War Channel on YouTube shows Ukrainian soldiers shaking the grandpa's hand and laughing with joy after the elderly gentleman hand-delivered them a well-stocked ammo truck. 

The video clip, which is believed to have been shot in Sumy, a city in north-eastern Ukraine is doing rounds on several social media platforms. The clip shows Russian MRE field rations inside the truck along with soldiers' rucksacks and plenty of ammo. After inspecting the truck, an excited Ukrainian soldier can be heard saying, "A trophy ammunitions crate, lads, well done! Excellent job!". Previously a man walking in the forest came upon a Russian missile system tank and probably now owns it as well. 

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Several social media users commented under the clip posted by Ukraine War Channel on YouTube. One user wrote, "I plan on visiting Ukraine when this mess is over with. I had no idea how awesome the people are and what a beautiful country they have." Another commented, "What a legend!". A third added,"Aww they are all so happy. The ukrainian people are so awesome. I just have respect!".

A fourth wrote, "How the hell did they [Russians] think they are going to occupy this country? An old lady taking out a drone with a jar of pickles, a lady catching a wolf, now this absolute legend stealing a truck. And so many many more examples of this incredible bravery. This is some 80's action movie type of shit!." A fifth quipped, "Grandpa is the OG" with another user agreeing, "OG move." 

Ukrainian farmers have on several occasions stolen the limelight after stealing Russian equipment. Earlier this month, a Ukrainian farmer went viral on social media after appearing to steal a Russian tank using a tractor. The viral video posted by researcher Arslon Xudosi was praised as one of the few funny moments during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The video got re-tweeted by Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko who wrote, "A bit of humour before toughest talks: farmer steals tank." Vasylenko added, "Scrap metal is very valuable in #Ukraine so people are very excited about all the money they can make by getting hold of enemy weapons #LoveUkraine."