https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/06/russian-troops-spotted-using-horses-and-donkeys-in-ukraine-but-why/Russian troops spotted using horses and donkeys in Ukraine. But why?New footage shows Russian troops using horses and donkeys in Ukraine, raising questions: are they facing vehicle shortages or adapting to drone warfare that makes mechanized transport impossible?
In a striking development that highlights Russia’s adaptation to modern warfare challenges, Russian soldiers have been spotted using both horses and donkeys in Ukraine, according to reports from Forbes war correspondent David Axe and Defense Express.
Recent social media footage shows Russian troops not only riding horses across muddy Ukrainian terrain but also using donkeys to transport supplies to the front.
Initial observations suggested this shift might be primarily due to Russia’s equipment shortages—with vehicle losses exceeding 15,000 units and annual losses running at approximately 6,000 vehicles. This far exceeds Russia’s current production capacity, which Axe reports stands at “maybe 200 new BMP-3 fighting vehicles and 90 new T-90M tanks annually.”
However, Defense Express offers a different perspective. The Ukrainian publication points to the intensity of drone warfare as a key factor.
“Russian occupiers complain that the activity of Ukrainian drones in the frontline zone is so intense that it has created a “gray zone” several kilometers deep from the line of engagement, where no transport can safely pass,” the report reads.
Russian military blogger Roma Sapozhnikov has criticized industrial leadership failures, stating that those responsible for military rearmament “froze and abstracted themselves from the problems of the front and the armed forces of the warring country.”
The situation has forced Russian forces to adapt their logistics strategy. Defense Express notes that Russian troops “are often forced to act as pack animals themselves,” making using actual pack animals a seemingly rational, if antiquated, solution. However, questions remain about the long-term viability of this approach.
The equipment challenges extend beyond the front lines. While Russia initially compensated for vehicle losses by drawing from Cold War-era storage, these reserves are now critically depleted. Open-source analyst Jompy’s investigation revealed that most remaining vehicles in storage are inoperable, noting that “a vehicle that doesn’t move for so long is a dead vehicle.”
Despite these logistical challenges, Russian forces continue to make territorial gains. According to Ukrainian analysis group Frontelligence Insight, “Russian forces are sustaining heavy losses. However, they continue advancing in multiple areas where Ukrainian defenses are stretched thin due to manpower shortages.”
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https://x.com/NatalkaKyiv/status/1887511958020079654Russian State Duma deputy Sobolev has stated that “donkeys on the front lines is a normal thing.”
According to Sobolev, animals have to be used due to difficulties with the delivery of ammunition and food.
“It’s better if a donkey gets killed than two people who are transporting cargo needed for combat in a car,” said Sobolev.
I disagree!
Pessoalmente não percebo a justificação do artigo (como se fosse uma estratégia tatica) sobre o uso de burro se dever a drones, tipo os Ucranianos tem pena do burros e não matam os burros?
Informação por confirmarhttps://x.com/TheDeadDistrict/status/1887784634538185161I don't know how real this information is, but if it confirmed, then this is very cool news.
In Zaporizhia, Ukrainian forces shooting down a KAB (UMPK bomb).
According to a source in the Defense Forces, an experimental weapon was used yesterday morning against a ruSSian bomb.
https://x.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1887785793084694729👀 Ukrainians apply a layer of polyurethane foam over the TM-62 and paint it to match the ground color.
Baba Yaga drops it, and Russian turret flies to the moon



a criatividade em tempos de necessidade é incrivel
(com video)
https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/1887819035875971213A Ukrainian UGV with a 10km fiber optic spool is tested.
The spool is protected from mud splatter by an empty water bottle.
https://t.me/combat_enginee
O garrafão é uma maneira barata de proteger e ajudar a desenrolar em partir o rolo de fibra, existe kits de sistemas de fibra optica que consistem num rolo e num pequeno aparelho que faz a conversão do sinal, é tipo plug and play
https://x.com/GloOouD/status/1887844805155139672⚡️2nd DAY of 🇺🇦Ukrainian counteroffensive actions in Kursk region.
According to Russian media, control over 4 villages has been lost. Fanaseevka, Cherkasskays Konopelka, Kolmakov, and Agronom - 🇺🇦.
Fighting continues in the direction of the village Ulanok, and reports of UAF preparing to attack Plekhovo.
The commander of the 🇷🇺11th Guards VDV Brigade was dismissed for the failure of defense and systematic lies about the positions held by his soldiers.
Wish the guys good luck, so far everything goes well.

Provavelmete esta informação já está errada, há contas a afirmar que Ulanok (quadrado vermelho lado direito da imagem) já está sob controlo Ucraniano, resta saber se os terrenos consquistados serão para manter (se há o objectivo de manter o controle ou se é mais uma manobra de ganhar tempo) ou foi um raid com demasiado sucesso.