Russian army uses motorcycles against Ukrainian drones

Russian army uses motorcycles against Ukrainian drones

The Russian Military leadership plans to use more small units on motorcycles and quadbikes on the front in Ukraine to start new offices. This is reported by the Ukrainian armed forces and analysts of the conflict.

training of the Russian troops

On Saturday, the Russian Ministry of Defense published a Video that shows the tactics in groups of two or three motorcycles, while a driver masters a parcour to pulsating electronic sounds.

development of tactical doctrines

Russian armed forces have been using motorcycles and quads in several areas of the front lines for over a year to escape the Ukrainian drones. The Institute for the Study of War in Washington emphasizes that the latest Russian video indicates that the Russian military is likely to develop a tactical doctrine for the systematic use of motorcycles. In addition, an increased number of motorcycles could be provided in the near future.

expectation of a new offensive

Ukraine expects a great Russian offensive in the coming months, since Moscow tries to conquer more territory before a possible ceasefire agreement.

Banzai attacks and challenges

Ukrainian military leadership describes the motorcycle attacks as "Banzai attacks". A Ukrainian commander, Andriy Otchenash, explained that the motorcycles were designed for lightning -like attacks. "You can advance very quickly and get behind the lines," he said, but added that the losses on the Russian side were very high.

“This shows that the enemy does not have a large amount of military offensive equipment, but on the other hand it is an adaptation to the conditions of the war,” says the Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communication.

Ukrainian success in the fight

On Saturday, the Ukrainian armed forces reported that he had defended a Russian attack on the village of Bahatyr on the Donetsk Front. 15 motorcycles are said to have been destroyed and around 40 Russian soldiers killed. The Ukraine published Videos of drones that destroy several motorcycles outdoors.

changes in the front

In February, the Ukrainian armed forces reported that the Russians around Chasively Yar used more quadbikes, where the front lines hardly moved last year. A Ukrainian military spokesman, Lt. Col. Pavlo Shamshyn explained that the use of motorcycles for the Russian troops has both advantages and disadvantages. Their speed and maneuverability help to escape the Ukrainian drones, but the noise of the motorcycles prevents the drivers from hearing drones.

Russian propaganda about motorcycle units

Russian state media emphasized the advantages of motorcycle units. Russia Today reported last week that motorcyclists laid mines and interviewed a soldier of the 39th Garde. Schützenbrigade, which is part of a new motorized group. "Our main advantage is that we can drive directly into the position of the enemy and neutralize everyone," he said. The enemy hears the roar of the motorcycles, which panic triggers. You just leave your positions and flee. ”

evacuation of wounded

The Russian military also uses motorcycles to evacuate wounded. The telegram channel of the Ministry of Department of Department, Zvezda, reported last week that Russian marine soldiers use all-Terrain motorcycles in the Kursk area to evacuate civilians and injured soldiers. A video showed how a soldier was raised on the rear wheel of a motorcycle in muddy fields.

night attacks with off-road motorcycles

new acquisitions for the Russian army

at the end of 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected All-Terrain vehicles that were procured for the Russian army. At that time, around 500 were already in use, and the Ministry of Defense ordered around 1,500 more.