India, Feb. 13 -- Russian soldiers and war bloggers have reported that donkeys are now being used by President Vladimir Putin's troops to transport ammunition and supplies to the front lines in Ukraine, as the military faces a significant shortage of vehicles.

According to several unnamed soldiers, cited in an Independent report, who spoke on Telegram, the animals were being supplied directly by Russia's defence ministry.

A video posted on the Russian Telegram channel Mayorsky KortiZol on February 5 showed a soldier confirming the use of donkeys for logistical support. "They gave us a donkey. It's parked in the support platoon. We have s*** for transport, right? Here's a donkey. Use it to transport ammunition to the front lines," the In...