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Ukrainian UAVs Disrupt Russian Horseback Attack in Oleskiivka—Horses Escape, Russians Don't
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Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a Russian cavalry assault in the Oleskiivka area, part of the broader Alexanderivka-Novopavlivka front.
This was reported by the “Iron Falcons” UAV battalion from the 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine's Ground Forces on January 29.
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According to the battalion's report, the operators used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to disrupt and halt a Russian cavalry assault.
“Russian cavalry assaults are not a legend, but a real phenomenon, no matter how absurd it may sound,” the statement read.
Despite its seeming absurdity, the Russian military continues to attempt infiltrations with small storm groups, relying not only on machinery but also using horses for these attacks.
A video released by the battalion shows the destruction of a Russian mounted assault group near Oleskiivka.
“It's a pity for the horses, but they survived, unlike the Russians,” the battalion added.
This is not the first time Russian forces have been seen using horses in battle, a tactic that has become increasingly rare in modern warfare. Earlier this month, Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st Separate Assault Brigade, named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo, successfully eliminated two Russian troops advancing on horseback and seized their horses for use in battlefield evacuation.
Brigade Commander Dmytro “Perun” Filatov confirmed that the horses were not harmed during the firefight.
“No animals were harmed during the defensive operation,” the brigade emphasized.
The mounted assault occurred as Russian forces attempted to breach Ukrainian defensive positions with cavalry. Thanks to early warnings from Ukrainian scouts, the defenders were able to prepare and neutralize the threat effectively.
In a related development, recent images and videos suggest that Russian forces have started equipping their horse-mounted units with Starlink satellite terminals and cameras.
According to OSINT investigators, including Special Kherson Cat, the footage from January 8 shows Russian soldiers riding horses with improvised frames carrying flat-panel satellite terminals and apparent camera systems.
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