Russian forces in Ukraine are reportedly adapting their tactics by using motorcycles instead of tanks as their primary assault vehicles. This shift away from conventional armored vehicles is largely driven by the urgent need to avoid devastating losses from Ukrainian drone strikes. According to a report from the Institute for the Study of War, this change showcases Russian desperation rather than innovation, highlighting the vulnerabilities of heavier vehicles in modern warfare. The use of motorbikes allows for faster, more agile attacks, even catching Ukrainian forces off guard.
Russia's increased use of motorcycles is an adaptation in response to pervasive Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian armored vehicles and the unsustainable armored vehicle losses.
Replacing tanks with motorcycles? Skeptics might prefer to trade coolness for the security of two-feet of armor plate; tanks and infantry fighting vehicles have armor.
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