Russian army turns to camels and donkeys amid shortages
The Russian army is facing severe equipment shortages. Consequently, camels, horses, and even donkeys have been deployed to equip several units. Russian propagandists claim that these animals will aid soldiers in moving more efficiently through hard-to-reach areas.
Much of the information provided by Russian media or government representatives is part of propaganda. Such reports are components of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.
Alexander Garmayev, a Russian military commander, reported on Telegram that donkeys are being utilised in one unit to transport ammunition.
Meanwhile, a member of the State Duma defence committee, Viktor Sobolev, argues that the use of pack animals is justified because their loss is less significant than the loss of equipment.
- Let the donkeys help in the victory. Both dogs and cats are working in the war zone - stated General Viktor Zavarzin.
However, the desire to exploit the advantages that animals have in the field over heavy military vehicles is not the main reason for incorporating them into the army.
A desperate move by Russians. Animals join the army
"What did you expect? Vehicles are currently in short supply!" - wrote military commentator Kirill Fedorov online in response to ongoing mockery.
"'World's second army' in all its glory. Rolling back to the times of the Russian Empire - complete with cavalry and drafting representatives of national minorities as cannon fodder." - commented, on platform X, former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Anton Gerashchenko, sharing a recording of Russian soldiers with Asian features riding horses.
According to "Forbes," Russia loses about 6,000 armoured vehicles annually, which exceeds the production capacity of Russian factories.
Source: polsatnews.pl/x.com
