Russian Troops Try to Cross Ukraine’s Drone Kill Zone on Scooters—But the Drones Are Faster

Russian assault troops are attempting to cross Ukrainian-controlled drone kill zones on scooters, but Ukrainian FPV operators continue to track down and strike the advancing forces, according to Ukraine’s 80th Separate Galician Air Assault Brigade on November 13.

The brigade, which operates under the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces' 8th Corps, reported that Russian troops have continued trying to push deeper into its area of responsibility, employing different methods of transportation in an effort to advance through territory monitored by Ukrainian drones.

However, Ukrainian drone crews have been identifying and targeting Russian personnel attempting to move through these areas, including soldiers traveling on scooters and in conventional vehicles.

“Every enemy assault is a one-way ticket for the enemy. The enemy cannot hide in tree lines or buildings. If a drone spots a target, the conversation will be short and explosive. Russians often try to cross the kill zone on scooters, but our drones are faster here, too. As for those arriving by car, they immediately receive a high-explosive fine for ‘improper parking’,” the brigade wrote.

Earlier, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern delivered a batch of newly developed electric transport vehicles to a military unit for use in combat areas.

The shipment included Izh-Enduro electric motorcycles and Izh-ScootWay electric scooters, both produced in-house and fitted with universal cargo trailers.

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