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Putin’s troops are getting so desperate they’re using donkeys to supply ammo
Metro UK ^ | Jasper King

Posted on 02/07/2025 7:40:57 AM PST by marcusmaximus

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To: marcusmaximus

“The Soviet army had to start using donkeys and horses to carry ammunition in Ukraine – something that hasn’t been done for over a century..”

Sgt Reckless begs to differ:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergeant_Reckless

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41 posted on 02/07/2025 8:38:18 AM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Tacticalman

“No, it means they are navigating muddy, difficult terrain. Pack animals will do far better than motor vehicles. “

Yeah, there are conditions and terrain where a vehicle is just not going to get there...


42 posted on 02/07/2025 8:42:18 AM PST by Openurmind
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To: marcusmaximus

Donkeys are loyal to man like dogs are.


43 posted on 02/07/2025 8:42:55 AM PST by NavyShoe
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To: Openurmind

...and they dont care if the roads are blown up or washed out. Should they be destroyed on their mission then they taste a hell of a lot better than a truck.


44 posted on 02/07/2025 8:46:55 AM PST by gnarledmaw (If you dont like my sense of humor, please let me know so I can laugh at you too.)
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To: Sacajaweau

Quirky history... :)


45 posted on 02/07/2025 8:47:26 AM PST by Openurmind
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46 posted on 02/07/2025 8:48:05 AM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ LIFE )
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To: marcusmaximus
hmmmm...like the Germans using horse-drawn carts in their retreat from Leningrad...?


47 posted on 02/07/2025 8:48:16 AM PST by stylin19a ( If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.)
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To: gnarledmaw

Lol... :)


48 posted on 02/07/2025 8:48:16 AM PST by Openurmind
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To: marcusmaximus

🥰😍Your crush on Putin is hilarious. 😍🥰


49 posted on 02/07/2025 8:49:55 AM PST by ANKE69 (✌️🇺🇲 Let's MAGA)
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To: marcusmaximus

Nazis used equine supply transport
It hurt them


50 posted on 02/07/2025 8:54:10 AM PST by wardaddy
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"something that hasn’t been done for over a century"

They were routinely used in Italy. Many positions were only connected by trails.

51 posted on 02/07/2025 8:54:55 AM PST by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: marcusmaximus
"something that hasn’t been done for over a century"

They were routinely used in Italy. Many positions were only connected by trails.

52 posted on 02/07/2025 8:55:02 AM PST by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: marcusmaximus

Does this mean Russia is about to lose the war...AGAIN?!?!?


53 posted on 02/07/2025 8:55:56 AM PST by Tom Tetroxide (Psalm 146:3 "Do not trust in princes, in the Son of Man, who has no salvation.")
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To: marcusmaximus

The Russians are using donkeys to deliver ammo to the front lines now. Guess they figured it is time to kick some ass.


54 posted on 02/07/2025 8:56:14 AM PST by pterional
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55 posted on 02/07/2025 8:56:37 AM PST by Allegra (It’s MAGA time! )
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To: marcusmaximus

You must consider that since the USAID money has been cut off, Metro UK may have fewer staff members to post propaganda. But then again, MI-6 may fill in the financial gap.


56 posted on 02/07/2025 8:58:01 AM PST by Wallace T.
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“The mule is the ideal pack animal for supply trains, pack trains with foot patrols, and pack trains with detachments mounted on mules. The mule has certain advantages over the horse, which fit him for this work, namely:

1: The mule withstands hot weather better, and is less susceptible to colic and founder than the horse. [“Colic” describes various digestive disorders that can be fatal to horses; “founder” is a crippling inflammation of the hooves typically caused by overeating].
2: A mule takes better care of himself, in the hands of an incompetent driver, than the horse.
3: The foot of the mule is less subject to disorders.
4: The mule is invariably a good walker.
5: Age and infirmity count less against a mule than a horse”

Small Wars Manual: United States Marine Corps 1940

57 posted on 02/07/2025 9:00:15 AM PST by OldHarbor
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To: Allegra

LOL !! 😆


58 posted on 02/07/2025 9:02:42 AM PST by ANKE69 (✌️🇺🇲 Let's MAGA)
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To: marcusmaximus
It looks like Kellogg got his flakes frosted on the cease fire deal.

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59 posted on 02/07/2025 9:03:59 AM PST by Karl Spooner (My 30th year of usiing colloidal silver - when needed)
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To: marcusmaximus

At least they are donkeys. If USAID grants had been involved, they would have been trans-donkeys.


60 posted on 02/07/2025 9:15:54 AM PST by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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