Table of Contents
- Ukrainian Troops Rescue a Camel
- Details About the Camel
- Bactrian Camels in Warfare
- Russia's Strategies in the Conflict
- Conclusion
This is the unusual moment when Ukrainian forces rescued a camel that was being utilized by a desperate Vladimir Putin amid his failing war efforts.
Footage captures the seven-foot, one-ton Bactrian camel sprinting through eastern Ukraine, trailing behind a white pickup truck filled with soldiers.
The unusual moment Ukrainian troops rescue a camel used by Vladimir Putin in his horrific warCredit: TikTok/bandera_batya
The camel was discovered and taken in by Ukraine after they stormed a Russian position in the war-torn areaCredit: TikTok/bandera_batya
Footage captures the seven-foot, one-ton Bactrian camel sprinting through eastern Ukraine behind a white pickup truck filled with soldiers
The camel was found and taken in by Ukraine after they stormed a Russian position in the conflict-ridden area.
Reports indicate that it had been wandering aimlessly.
As the massive double-humped animal makes its way down the road, it passes a damaged M-113 armored personnel carrier that other troops were working on.
This marks the second sighting of a camel during the war in Ukraine, following an incident where another camel was photographed being ridden by a Russian soldier in February.
Bactrian camels, also referred to as Mongolian camels, are found throughout central Asia.
There are approximately 10,000 camels in southern Russia.
These animals have adapted to survive harsh weather conditions and can carry heavy loads across various terrains due to their size.
For these reasons, the Russians often utilize them alongside donkeys and horses to advance on Ukrainian positions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is reportedly supplying donkeys to frontline units to transport ammunition and supplies as a replacement for lost vehicles, according to reports from United 24 .
In an increasingly desperate effort to defeat Volodymyr Zelensky’s valiant fighters, Russian soldiers are now being trained to ride horses in large numbers.
Viktor Sobolev, a member of Russia’s Duma defense committee, stated that it “is normal” to ride innocent animals into war zones.
He said: “Currently, there are significant challenges in supplying units and subunits, including assault detachments and groups, with ammunition, military-technical equipment, and even food.
“If any methods are employed for delivery, including donkeys, horses, and so forth, then that’s normal.
“It is preferable for a donkey to be lost than for two individuals transporting essential supplies by vehicle to perish.”
Russia has resorted to creating a number of unusual weapons throughout their faltering invasion in an attempt to push back Ukrainian forces.
One of the strangest was a tank that was revealed earlier this year.
In February, Russia unveiled their most bizarre tank yet – a Soviet-era BMP-1 covered in metal sheets and hair-like bristles.
A similarly embarrassing tank was deployed months earlier by Putin’s troops.
Russian soldiers were observed .
The Soviet-era T-80 tanks were covered in steel sheds and chain fringes in an effort to withstand drone and missile strikes.
The cumbersome vehicles, which first appeared in Donetsk Oblast, became a symbol of Russia's reliance on outdated Cold War-era equipment.
While the thick metal plates offered some protection, they also severely restricted visibility for the crew, leaving them exposed to Ukrainian attacks.
This comes as Putin continues to launch deadly assaults on Ukraine despite challenges with his weaponry.
Recently, a Russian drone crashed into a petrol station in Ukraine’s border city of Sumy during an overnight raid.
Chilling footage showed the unmanned aircraft plummeting directly into the forecourt before erupting in flames, sending debris and black smoke billowing over nearby homes.
Vladimir Putin is known for his fondness for horsesCredit: AFP
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