Kathrine Frich
Horses must be desensitized to the chaos of combat, including gunfire and explosions.
Horses must be desensitized to the chaos of combat, including gunfire and explosions.
Russian Soldiers Seen on Horseback in Donbas
Russian troops stationed in the occupied Donbas region have started using horses as a means of transport.
According to Ukrainian sources, this unusual tactic is part of a broader shift in mobility methods.
The use of horses reportedly began with a special unit known as “Storm” from the 9th Brigade.
The Commander Behind the Strategy
The move was reportedly initiated by a commander nicknamed “Han,” who leads the “Storm” special unit.
He introduced the idea of integrating horseback mobility into tactical operations.
The goal is to improve soldier movement while reducing visibility to Ukrainian forces.
Training Horses for Combat Conditions
War correspondent Semon Pegov reported that both soldiers and horses are now being trained at special military grounds.
Horses must be desensitized to the chaos of combat, including gunfire and explosions.
Without this preparation, they could panic in active zones.
Two Riders, One Horse: A Tactical Twist
The “Storm” unit is using a unique riding method: two soldiers per horse.
One soldier focuses on guiding the animal, while the second handles weapons and battlefield engagement.
This allows teams to stay mobile while maintaining defensive capabilities.
Why Horses? Vision, Speed, and Stealth
According to Pegov, horses have key advantages in modern warfare.
They can see well in the dark and move across rough terrain without roads.
Their instincts also make them less likely to step on landmines, which adds a surprising layer of battlefield safety.
A Growing Trend in the Russian Military
The use of animals in combat is not limited to this unit.
Russian forces are now turning to other forms of unconventional transport like scooters, motorcycles, and even camels.
Horses and donkeys are especially common in remote and unstable zones.
Dodging Drones with Animal Power
The return to horse-based transport is partly a reaction to Ukraine’s effective use of drones.
Motor vehicles are easily spotted from above, while animals blend more naturally into rural landscapes.
This helps avoid aerial detection and attack.
Expert View: Simple, But Effective
Military analyst Mikhail Zhirokhov explained that horses and donkeys are an old but effective solution.
In areas where roads are destroyed or weather is bad, these animals can travel where machines cannot.
In modern war, sometimes the old ways work best.
This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, which may have used AI in the preparation
