Russia mounts Starlink satellite tv for pc dishes on horses to get Ukraine battlefield Internet
Russian military units have installed Starlink terminals on horses to increase internet coverage on the battlefield, with footage showing satellite dishes strapped to horse saddles giving troops reliable access in remote areas
Russian military battalions have taken to strapping Starlink terminals onto horses in an effort to boost internet coverage on the battlefield.
This is latest instance of animals being utilised on the front line, with footage showing small satellite dishes, which provide broadband access, attached to horse saddles. It is part of a plot to make sure troops have reliable internet access in remote areas of the Ukraine.
The technology also enables Russian soldiers to stream live footage from the front line allowing them to potentially enhance their ability to coordinate attacks and operate drones more effectively.
An increasing number of Russian units are resorting to deploying cavalry to the front line in eastern Ukraine, in a desperate bid to gain an upper hand on the battlefield. Footage shared by Ukraine’s 92nd Brigade last month depicted drones tracking down Russian soldiers as they galloped across an open field.
The 92nd Brigade has commented on the bizarre footage and said: “Russian occupiers lose so much equipment during their ‘meat-grinder’ assaults that they’re forced to move on horseback.”
While the war has been characterised by rapid technological advancements, especially in relation to drones, Moscow has in some instances reverted to traditional methods. Alongside the use of cavalry, soldiers have been dispatched into battle on motorcycles and dirt bikes.
The first casualty on horseback was reported in the Ukraine war in October. It understood Russia’s 9th Brigade of the 51st Army’s Storm unit had been assembling horse-mounted assault teams for operations in the Donetsk region, the Telegraph reports. Ahead of this there had been multiple reports of Russia using donkeys, horses and even camels to transport ammunition and other heavy equipment to the front line through muddy terrains unsuitable for regular vehicles.
Semyon Pegov, a well-known Z-milblogger, previously stated training was conducted in the Donetsk region to ensure the animals wouldn’t be frightened by live gunfire and explosions on the battlefield.
Pegov revelaed: “Horses see well at night, don’t need roads to accelerate on the final approach and their instincts can, reportedly, help them avoid mines,” the Kremlin-aligned blogger wrote on his WarGonzo Telegram account. He added;:”I am sure we will soon witness the historic return of the Russian cavalry to the ranks. Let’s wish Khan and his modern ‘horde’ luck – with the expectation of some epic footage from the front.”
The use of cavalry has compelled Ukraine to modify its tactics in certain situations. One video demonstrates how Ukrainian drone operators strived to dislodge the Russian troops before targeting them, in an effort to spare the horses.
In a separate incident Ukrainian forces were captured on camera saving a Bactrian camel had been utilised by Russian soldiers in their eastern Ukraine offensive. Originating from central Asia, Bactrian camels, also referred to as Mongolian camels, are built for harsh weather conditions and heavy lifting.
