From tanks to trot: Russian military reportedly eyes cavalry's return to battlefield

Military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko discussed the issue on Telegram.

Reports emerging from Russian media circles indicate a surprising new direction in military thinking: the return of the cavalry.

Proponents are highlighting the supposed benefits of using horses in the current combat zone, citing their quiet movement, endurance, and ability to subsist on local forage, which eliminates complex supply lines and repair needs. In a particularly striking claim, it's suggested that horses do not have the weight to trigger certain anti-vehicle mines.

This development follows propaganda efforts from earlier in 2025 that praised the effectiveness of motorcycle assaults across heavily mined territory and under direct artillery fire. The expert suggests this turn towards archaic warfare methods may point to a significant evolution in the Russian military's logistical capabilities. 

The discussion has reportedly gone as far as to promote a horse's utility on a cold night for its warmth and, in extreme circumstances, as a source of food, underscoring the severe challenges forces may be facing. This move from modern armored vehicles to 19th-century tactics is being seen by observers as a stark illustration of the evolving state of Russia's military machine.