INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian forces in Ukraine are increasingly relying on civilian taxis to evacuate wounded soldiers from the front lines in the occupied
humanitarian vehicles.This policy, reportedly introduced to curb accidents involving drunk drivers, has disrupted logistics and battlefield
operations across the region.According to Bezsonov, taxis have become a critical stopgap solution, with drivers transporting injured
than 90% of light vehicles at the front are privately owned or donated.With these vehicles unavailable, some soldiers have resorted to
bicycles to move ammunition, while others hide vehicles from commanders to avoid penalties.Further complicating matters, commanders in
Heavy losses of military vehicles since the invasion began have left Russian forces increasingly reliant on civilian resources.This article
was originally published by bne IntelliNews.
