These Muslim Tatars are Fighting Russian Soldiers in Ukraine

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Published 2022-05-21
Crimean Tatars have faced a long history of persecution and ethnic cleansing throughout the Soviet Union. Now, Russia is invading their homeland of Ukraine. Dozens of mainly Tatar Muslims have banded together to form a civilian battalion to fight against Russian troops.
When World War II ended, roughly 218,000 Tatars were deported from the Crimean Peninsula. Many of them only returned home recently, just to be forced out again when Russia took control of the Peninsula south of Ukraine in 2014. They are now fighting to liberate all the territories occupied by the Russians so they can find a way back home to the Crimean Peninsula.

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All Comments (21)
  • @nkuntroll247
    Love what he said. "Show the world that Christians and Muslims are not enemies!"
  • It's very heartening and encouraging to hear a Muslim like this speak. As a Christian, I wish him and his ideals and spirit success.
  • I am from Bulgaria, and Brothers - we remember our common rutes from Volga Bulgaristan! We are with you, we love you, and we support you! Dosent matters christians or muslims, this is war against the real evel. May Allah be with you
  • @gzzlau
    Alhamdulillah!! As you guys say!! As a Ukrainian I say Alhamdulillah for This!! Thank you for fighting on right side and defending Ukraine! May Allah guide you and protect you!
  • @danawhite9352
    These are real Muslims. Who care about humanity and world peace. Thanks guys, may Allah protect you.
  • Muslim or Christian, it makes no difference when dealing with a bully who is trying to control your way of life. Do well my Muslim brothers, Some Christian brothers like me are praying for your safety.
  • @SuSiMa1lu
    Effort of these true men brings tears to my eyes. True fighting spirit is what makes a warrior. Lack of it makes a loser. Love from Finland, you will win!
  • @zeshandlr6664
    Peace shall prevail in Ukraine 🇺🇦 & Palestine🇵🇸. Love from Pakistan♥️🇵🇰
  • @catterinax
    Thank you Al Jazeera for reporting this story. My heart goes out to the Crimean Tatars.
  • Assalamualaikum to my Muslim Tatar Comrades, May Allah protect you and bless you with so much strength to win this war against the Russian tyranny. all my prayers and Dua goes to you and the people of Ukraine.
    Inshallah Ukraine Will be free🙏.

    Ameen Ya Rabb Al ameen

    Slava and Allahuakbar 🇺🇦
    From 🇮🇩
  • @philyew3617
    My upbringing and lifelong faith is Chritian but I salute, respect and thank these gallant Tatar warriors for the support they are giving to Ukraine. A peacefull home to people of any and all races and faiths. Free Ukraine, Free Crimea, Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪👍
  • @Merica1776
    I’m proud of these Muslim fighters. Religion is put aside for what’s right and wrong. Muslims and Christians can work together. Respect each other’s religion and fight for peace and fight for each other. 👊🏻
  • @sethmallo1457
    Respect to these people 👏 🙌 🙏 💯 ❤
  • As a Christian I say "In scha Allah" ! Thank you for your service. May our Gods lead Ukraina to victory through the hands of their soldiers. Slava Ukraina!!
  • @296jacqi
    This gave me chills. Thank you for a lovely report.
  • ALLAHU AKBAR!
    May ALLAH BLESS YOU, BROTHERS.
    I live in Azerbaijan but one of my grandmothers is Crimian Tatar.
    Glory to Ukraine and Ukrainian Military!
    🇦🇿❤🇺🇦
  • @ssherrierable
    I think this is a beautiful moment in history having a group of Muslim fighters over there helping to liberate Ukraine. Totally just changed my over all understanding of the Muslim ppl and religion.
  • Best of luck & much success to all the brave men & woman putting their lives on the line to defend their homeland. Slava Ukraini!