Denys Davydov
Denys Davydov | |
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| Born | 27 February 1987 Sevastopol, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Subscribers | 2.3 million (combined)[a] |
| Views | 1.3 billion (combined)[b] |
| Last updated: 17 July 2026 | |
Denys Davydov (Ukrainian: Денис Давидов; born 27 February 1987) is a Ukrainian citizen journalist who operates primarily on YouTube and Telegram, and is best known for his coverage and analysis of the Russo-Ukrainian war. His main YouTube channel, Denys Davydov, which has over 900,000 subscribers, became the most followed channel run by an individual covering the war in Ukraine in May 2022.[1] The English-language Ukrainian press Kyiv Post has called Davydov "one of YouTube's most recognizable Ukraine experts", with information and commentary made by Davydov being used by multiple media publications since the beginning of the war.
He has 2 other channels, Captain Denys, where he posts content on mostly non Ukraine material, and, Pilot Blog, where he posts mostly aviation material from his perspective as a pilot.
Career
[edit]Pre-war
[edit]Davydov was born on 27 February 1987 in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukrainian SSR.[2][3] Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Davydov was a commercial pilot and Captain working for Ukraine International Airlines, flying multiple aircraft, including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900 and Boeing 737 Classic aircraft.[1][4][5] After the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Davydov stopped flying as a pilot with Ukraine International Airlines after the company filed for bankruptcy on 22 November 2023.[6]
Russo-Ukrainian war–present
[edit]After Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Davydov supported Ukraine as a citizen journalist, providing analysis of the war from Ukraine on his Telegram and YouTube channels.[7] Davydov has continued to cover the war and related events in the form of daily updates since.[7] Around January 2023, Davydov left Ukraine with his family and moved to Switzerland, citing security concerns with remaining where they were.[2]
Information and commentary from Davydov has been used a number of times in the media, including by the English-language Ukrainian press Kyiv Post,[8][9][10][11] the British open-source intelligence company Janes Information Services,[12] the American newspaper The Hill,[13] the British newspaper The Times,[5] and the English-language Italian press The Aviationist.[14] Davydov's commentary, which often revolves around troop movements and strategy,[8][10] has on occasion materialized on the frontline. An instance of this occurred in 2024 when small Ukrainian aircraft was used to target Russian drones, something Davydov had recommended in a post in 2022.[14] In 2024, Kyiv Post called Davydov "one of YouTube's most recognizable Ukraine experts", and has conducted interviews with him on multiple occasions.[10][11]
See also
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[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Captain Denys (5 August 2026). Reading a Wikipedia Page about me | Is it truth or lies?. Retrieved 5 August 2026 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 Leliw, Tony (2 January 2023). "A Top-10 of Pro-Ukraine YouTube Warriors to Guide You Through 2023". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "I turned 37 today. Time runs freaking fast..." Telegram. Denys Davydov. 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ↑ Tokar, Evgenia (16 May 2020). ""Было 100–120 рейсов в день, сегодня 6–7". Украинская авиация устала от карантина и рвется в небо" ["There were 100–120 flights a day, today there are 6–7." Ukrainian aviation is tired of quarantine and is eager to take to the skies]. Current Time TV (in Russian). Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- 1 2 Bremner, Charles (29 December 2024). "What caused plane crash in South Korea? Pilots have their theories". The Times. Archived from the original on 16 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Ukraine International Airlines suspends operations". Air Data News. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- 1 2 Fink, Jonathan (4 March 2023). "Top 10 YouTube channels and podcasts for insights into Russia's war in Ukraine". Euromaidan Press. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- 1 2 Korshak, Stefan (3 June 2022). "Daily military update – June 3, 2022". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ Korshak, Stefan (1 February 2024). "Ukraine Bombers Launch Waves of French-British Cruise Missiles, Russian Air Base in Crimea Pounded". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- 1 2 3 Smart, Jason Jay (16 September 2024). "Denys Davydov: Russian Military's Deterioration". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 21 August 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- 1 2 Smart, Jason Jay (30 October 2024). "Denys Davydov: Russia's Darkest Plans". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 30 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ Rands, James (14 August 2024). "Ukrainian military incursion into Kursk Oblast likely to force immediate pause in Russian offensive operations in the Donbas". Janes Information Services. Croydon, England. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ Drennan, Patrick (22 December 2023). "Christmas in Ukraine". The Hill. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- 1 2 Cenciotti, David (27 April 2024). "Ukrainian Yak-52 Equipped With Machine Gun Shoots Down Russian UAV – Reports". The Aviationist. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
