Ukrainian soldiers from the evacuation team of 65th Separate Mechanized brigade seen in the evacuation buggy near Orikhiv. Ukrainian defenders use beach buggies, ATVs (All-terrain Vehicle) and electric bicycles at the front because these vehicles are quieter and harder to see and hear. This gives soldiers on the front line a better chance of avoiding Russian drones and surviving. These small vehicles were no substitute for traditional military vehicles. They lack the firepower and space to carry large numbers of people or cargo, and their lack of armour leaves everyone on board vulnerable. But
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Ukrainian soldiers from the evacuation team of 65th Separate Mechanized brigade seen in the evacuation buggy near Orikhiv. Ukrainian defenders use beach buggies, ATVs (All-terrain Vehicle) and electric bicycles at the front because these vehicles are quieter and harder to see and hear. This gives soldiers on the front line a better chance of avoiding Russian drones and surviving. These small vehicles were no substitute for traditional military vehicles. They lack the firepower and space to carry large numbers of people or cargo, and their lack of armour leaves everyone on board vulnerable. But these alternative means of transport fill a niche that soldiers on the front line say has become necessary. (Photo by Andriy Andriyenko / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)