Russian drone operators were shocked to see a Russian soldier on a bicycle leading an armoured vehicle just one mile from the front line. They captured the strange view on video, which experts say is not a lone incident. The operators saw a cyclist leading a BMP infantry fighting vehicle and posted the feed online. They can be heard speaking about it as well, as they could not believe the sight.

“Fella on a bike is leading the BMP into [the] attack!” one of the Russian soldiers can be heard saying, as per a translation by Estonian analyst WarTranslated, Forbes reported.

“No f*****g way he’s going on a bike,” another says.

The BMP can be seen going extremely slow, as another soldier says, “Go around the cyclist, you’re about to get f****d!” supposedly addressing the crew.

“Imagine what the [Ukrainians] are thinking right now," one of them says.

They even gave them a nickname - stormcyclist.

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The video was taken somewhere in Russian-occupied Ukraine. Some of Russia’s regional military commands have reportedly adopted a policy that does not allow front-line regiments and brigades to use civilian vehicles. They have been banned from riding civilian cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes into battle.

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This has left them with only bicycles. Notably, Russian troops have depended on all kinds of civilian vehicles after losing 11,000 armoured vehicles in the Ukraine war. Most of these vehicles weren't registered with the military administrators. Soon, reports of drunk driving started emerging, as per Forbes.

This led some of the Russian regional commands to ban the use of unregistered civilian vehicles. The ban is supposedly being lifted in some places, but the use of bicycles continues. Two Majors, a popular Russian military blog, wrote, "Everyone is on bicycles."

"Someone delivers ammunition, someone goes to positions, someone—to a meeting."

In this case, a cyclist was leading an armoured vehicle towards the front line. This has become a common sight on the field, the report suggests.

Russian drone operators were shocked to see a Russian soldier on a bicycle leading an armoured vehicle just one mile from the front line. They captured the strange view on video, which experts say is not a lone incident.

Russian drone operators were shocked to see a Russian soldier on a bicycle leading an armoured vehicle just one mile from the front line. They captured the strange view on video, which experts say is not a lone incident. The operators saw a cyclist leading a BMP infantry fighting vehicle and posted the feed online. They can be heard speaking about it as well, as they could not believe the sight. “Fella on a bike is leading the BMP into [the] attack!” one of the Russian soldiers can be heard saying, as per a translation by Estonian analyst WarTranslated, Forbes reported. “No f*****g way he’s going on a bike,” another says. The BMP can be seen going extremely slow, as another soldier says, “Go around the cyclist, you’re about to get f****d!” supposedly addressing the crew. “Imagine what the [Ukrainians] are thinking right now," one of them says. They even gave them a nickname - stormcyclist. Also Read: Russian senate speaker expecting Ukraine peace talks next year: Report The video was taken somewhere in Russian-occupied Ukraine. Some of Russia’s regional military commands have reportedly adopted a policy that does not allow front-line regiments and brigades to use civilian vehicles. They have been banned from riding civilian cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes into battle. Another unique case, a real breakthrough: Russian soldiers are watching as a Russian cyclist leads a Russian BMP into battle. "Imagine what the hohols [Ukrainians] are thinking now," says one of the observers. pic.twitter.com/AkB4qDNJTG — WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) December 3, 2024 × This has left them with only bicycles. Notably, Russian troops have depended on all kinds of civilian vehicles after losing 11,000 armoured vehicles in the Ukraine war. Most of these vehicles weren't registered with the military administrators. Soon, reports of drunk driving started emerging, as per Forbes. This led some of the Russian regional commands to ban the use of unregistered civilian vehicles. The ban is supposedly being lifted in some places, but the use of bicycles continues. Two Majors, a popular Russian military blog, wrote, "Everyone is on bicycles." "Someone delivers ammunition, someone goes to positions, someone—to a meeting." In this case, a cyclist was leading an armoured vehicle towards the front line. This has become a common sight on the field, the report suggests.

Drone footage shows Russian soldier leading an armoured vehicle on bicycle

A Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian village near the border killed at least two people, the regional governor said Sunday (April 30). The governor of Bryansk oblast, Alexander Bogomaz, said that the missiles hit the village of Suzemka, to the east of the frontier between the two countries.&nbsp;

He said in a message posted on Telegram: "As a result of the strike inflicted by Ukrainian nationalists, unfortunately, two civilians were killed."&nbsp;

"According to preliminary data, one residential building was completely destroyed, two more houses were partially destroyed," he added.

The missile attack appeared to be part of the counteroffensive as it comes a week after Russia renewed heavy missile attacks on Ukrainian cities while&nbsp;a massive fire broke out in Moscow-annexed Crimea on Saturday after a suspected drone attack triggered a blaze at a fuel storage facility.&nbsp;

The officials, appointed by Russia, in eastern Ukraine also reported that Ukrainian shelling had killed nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, in the city of Donetsk.&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine on supply route into Bakhmut&nbsp;</h2>

A military spokesperson said on Saturday that Ukraine remains in control of a key supply route into Bakhmut as the head of Russia's mercenary Wagner Group threatened to withdraw some of his troops from the eastern city if Moscow did not send more ammunition.&nbsp;

Russian forces have been trying to break into the shattered remains of what was once a 70,000-population city, but Kyiv has said that it is committed to defending Bakhmut, which Russia sees as a starting stone to a larger offensive on other cities.&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Serhiy Cherevatyi, who is spokesperson for the Ukrainian troops in the east, said in an interview with the local news website Dzerkalo Tyzhnia: "For several weeks, the Russians have been talking about seizing the 'road of life,' as well as about constant fire control over it. Yes, it is really difficult there...(but) the defence forces have not allowed the Russians to 'cut off' our logistics."&nbsp;

The news agency further added that the "road of life" connects the ruins of Bakhmut to the neighbouring town Chasiv Yar to the west, a distance of slightly over 17 kilometres.&nbsp;

In its daily briefing on Sunday, Ukraine's senior military command stated that its forces withstood 58 Russian attacks the previous day along the frontline spanning from Bakhmut through Avdiivka and on to Maryinka farther south in the Donetsk area.&nbsp;

Military observers have said that if Bakhmut falls, Chasiv Yar would be the next target for Russians, despite the fact that it is on higher terrain and Ukrainian forces are thought to have built defensive fortifications nearby.&nbsp;

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A Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian village near the border killed at least two people, the regional governor said Sunday (April 30). The governor of Bryansk oblast, Alexander Bogomaz, said that the missiles hit the village of Suzemka, to the east of the frontier between the two countries.

A Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian village near the border killed at least two people, the regional governor said Sunday (April 30). The governor of Bryansk oblast, Alexander Bogomaz, said that the missiles hit the village of Suzemka, to the east of the frontier between the two countries. He said in a message posted on Telegram: "As a result of the strike inflicted by Ukrainian nationalists, unfortunately, two civilians were killed." "According to preliminary data, one residential building was completely destroyed, two more houses were partially destroyed," he added. The missile attack appeared to be part of the counteroffensive as it comes a week after Russia renewed heavy missile attacks on Ukrainian cities while a massive fire broke out in Moscow-annexed Crimea on Saturday after a suspected drone attack triggered a blaze at a fuel storage facility. The officials, appointed by Russia, in eastern Ukraine also reported that Ukrainian shelling had killed nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, in the city of Donetsk. Ukraine on supply route into Bakhmut A military spokesperson said on Saturday that Ukraine remains in control of a key supply route into Bakhmut as the head of Russia's mercenary Wagner Group threatened to withdraw some of his troops from the eastern city if Moscow did not send more ammunition. Russian forces have been trying to break into the shattered remains of what was once a 70,000-population city, but Kyiv has said that it is committed to defending Bakhmut, which Russia sees as a starting stone to a larger offensive on other cities. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Serhiy Cherevatyi, who is spokesperson for the Ukrainian troops in the east, said in an interview with the local news website Dzerkalo Tyzhnia: "For several weeks, the Russians have been talking about seizing the 'road of life,' as well as about constant fire control over it. Yes, it is really difficult there...(but) the defence forces have not allowed the Russians to 'cut off' our logistics." The news agency further added that the "road of life" connects the ruins of Bakhmut to the neighbouring town Chasiv Yar to the west, a distance of slightly over 17 kilometres. In its daily briefing on Sunday, Ukraine's senior military command stated that its forces withstood 58 Russian attacks the previous day along the frontline spanning from Bakhmut through Avdiivka and on to Maryinka farther south in the Donetsk area. Military observers have said that if Bakhmut falls, Chasiv Yar would be the next target for Russians, despite the fact that it is on higher terrain and Ukrainian forces are thought to have built defensive fortifications nearby. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Missile strike on Russian village near border kills two, says official