Why Ukraine's forces are turning to militarized e-scooters for combat runs

 

 

Ukraine's special operations forces and other front-line troops are using an unconventional ride for slipping past Russian lines, ferrying supplies, and dodging drones, a Baltic scooter maker says.

 

The Mosphera military e-scooters used by Ukrainian operators are made by Latvian firm Global Wolf Motors, are about twice the size of a regular scooter, and have motorcycle tires, Klāvs Ašmanis, the founder and CEO, told Business Insider.

 

These nimble, off-road e-scooters can hit 62 mph, cover up to 186 miles on a single battery charge, and weigh just 163 pounds, making them easier to handle than heavier bikes.

 

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https://www.businessinsider.com/why-ukraines-soldiers-are-using-military-scooters-2025-9

6 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Why Ukraine's forces are turning to militarized e-scooters for combat runs

 

 

Ukraine's special operations forces and other front-line troops are using an unconventional ride for slipping past Russian lines, ferrying supplies, and dodging drones, a Baltic scooter maker says.

 

The Mosphera military e-scooters used by Ukrainian operators are made by Latvian firm Global Wolf Motors, are about twice the size of a regular scooter, and have motorcycle tires, Klāvs Ašmanis, the founder and CEO, told Business Insider.

 

These nimble, off-road e-scooters can hit 62 mph, cover up to 186 miles on a single battery charge, and weigh just 163 pounds, making them easier to handle than heavier bikes.

 

Read more:

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-ukraines-soldiers-are-using-military-scooters-2025-9

and are quieter, no noise thus not easy to hear/detect, well done

Russia were using them a year ago at least and probably makes it easier to hear drones and take avoidance measures if necessary. That said I'm not sure they are will work on rough terrain. 

 

 

16 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Russia were using them a year ago at least and probably makes it easier to hear drones and take avoidance measures if necessary. That said I'm not sure they are will work on rough terrain. 

 

 

 

Bloody typical response from you. In reaction to the story, you decided to go look for a story to show how the Russians did it first, and therefore are better/superior. More reactionary West Bad, East Good.  Bet you thought the Russian soldiers looked well Gucci. Of course it might actually be a posed photo.

 

Pavlovian reaction.

 

Anyway West Good. DARPA was the first to develop for combat electric two wheels through the Montague Paratrooper Bike.

 

British Army Stealth H-52

 

 

Ukrainian electric cavalry

 

10 hours ago, MicroB said:

 

Bloody typical response from you. In reaction to the story, you decided to go look for a story to show how the Russians did it first, and therefore are better/superior. More reactionary West Bad, East Good.  Bet you thought the Russian soldiers looked well Gucci. Of course it might actually be a posed photo.

 

Pavlovian reaction.

 

Anyway West Good. DARPA was the first to develop for combat electric two wheels through the Montague Paratrooper Bike.

 

British Army Stealth H-52

 

 

Ukrainian electric cavalry

 

 

Didn’t need to look it stuck with me because I read and post on that sub virtually every day and I have a great memory. It’s not an echo chamber and provides unvarnished perspectives from both sides, though I’ll admit it tends slightly toward Russia. The mods do a good job, and the debate is always civil and free of personal attacks.