Ukraine War: Russia uses motorcycles in combat after losses of heavy vehicles

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Russia uses motorcycles and improvised ATVs in offensives after losing armored vehicles in the Ukraine warRussia uses motorcycles and improvised ATVs in offensives after losing armored vehicles in the Ukraine war (X @RALee85)

During the war in Ukraine, Russian forces began using motorcycles and ATVs adapted with trailers and improvised carts to transport ammunition, supplies, and even to evacuate wounded soldiers.

This “modernization” of vehicles reflects the demands of combat and a lack of resources, using materials available near the front lines, without any set standard.

The replacement of armored vehicles with motorcycles intensified after Russia suffered heavy losses of such equipment.

For some time now, Russian soldiers have been trained to carry out offensives on two wheels, despite having no protective armor. This tactic has become common among Russian troops, with the effectiveness of these attacks depending on how quickly they are detected and neutralized by Ukrainian forces.

On May 8, a recent instance of this strategy drew attention: 14 Russian motorcyclists attempted to advance on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk sector. The action was reported by Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces on their Telegram channel.

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The attempt failed, and part of the group was destroyed by Ukrainian FPV drones, highlighting both the risks and the limitations of this improvised approach.

Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @RALee85 | Telegram @ua\_dshv. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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