Donkeys and horses in action: Russian military fights against logistics problems!

Donkeys and horses in action: Russian military fights against logistics problems!

In the Ukraine conflict, the Russian military is under pressure and is resorting to unexpected means: Due to an acute shortage of transport vehicles, the troops are now increasingly relying on donkeys and horses to transport ammunition and supplies. Reports from Russian pro-war bloggers and the Moscow Times According to the Ministry of Defense, the use of these animals has been approved. Soldiers report the strange situation of finding donkeys and horses on abandoned farms, which are now being used to move through difficult-to-reach terrain.

Unexpected logistical solutions

The Russian military faces significant logistical challenges: the number of functioning military transport has fallen sharply, resulting in the need to use old civilian vehicles and even electric scooters. In a Telegram channel, soldiers joked about their new companion, a "real bloody donkey" who is now part of the supply team. This improvised solution may not be just short-term, as experts suspect that donkeys and horses could play a permanent role in military logistics if problems with motorized vehicles persist, an anonymous military expert told the Novaya Gazeta-Europe.

The creativity of Russian soldiers comes to the fore in extreme situations. They not only use pack animals, but also use old Ladas that are reminiscent of post-apocalyptic vehicles from films like “Mad Max”. The ongoing lack of modern transportation makes the military situation of the Russian army even more dire as it tries to supply its troops in difficult terrain.
Despite the humorous reports of donkeys and improvised transport, the precarious state of Russian warfare is clear: further evidence of the challenges hampering progress in this conflict. The growing difficulties in logistics also raise questions that only time can answer.