The tactic, introduced to russian military units by Wagner PMC mercenaries, involves suicide carriers transporting critical supplies to areas heavily covered by enemy fire.
These "runners," known as camels, aim to get as close as possible to Ukrainian positions and deliver ammunition, mines, or radios for subsequent use by assault groups, according to the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the First Winter Campaign.
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The primary goal of these "camels" is to reach Ukrainian positions and drop off supplies. Since the "camel" is considered a disposable asset, it is not even armed, Ukrainian soldiers note. However, they are heavily equipped with body armor to increase their chances of reaching the target.
Despite this, soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine doubt the continued effectiveness of this tactic, which Wagner forces employed during the battles for Bakhmut. The presence of a significant number of drones on the battlefield now makes such operations far riskier.
For example, an aerial reconnaissance unit from the Gyurza detachment identified one such "camel" kamikaze in the Toretsk direction, and infantry from the brigade subsequently neutralized the target.
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