Russia is said to be transporting troops to war in Ladas, golf karts and school buses

Russia is reportedly facing a shortage of transport vehicles for its troops in combat zones.

Russian Troops Rolled Into Battle In A Yellow School Bus

— Forbes (@forbes.com) 2025-04-30T12:53:31.805Z

To alleviate this shortage, it would resort to all sorts of unusual means to move its soldiers, including Lada cars, golf carts and school buses.

In addition to these unusual means of transport, the use of motorcycles, electric scooters, a locomotive and antique vehicles from the 1950s would also be reported.

All of this equipment has reportedly been in use for some time, and some is said to have come from sources outside Russia, including China and Belarus.

The latest addition to the range of civilian vehicles requisitioned by Russian forces, a yellow school bus was reportedly recently spotted by a Ukrainian drone.

The vehicle, abandoned in a field near the front line in Donetsk oblast, eastern Ukraine, illustrates the increasing improvisation of Russian means of transport.

According to Forbes, since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian military vehicle losses are estimated at over 17,000 units.

Faced with an inventory at an all-time low, Russia is reportedly forced to modify civilian vehicles to move its troops in combat zones, despite their poor ability to cross terrain prepared for confrontation, such as trenches.

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