The employment of donkeys on the frontlines has had some drawbacks, as the Telegram channel Military Informant reported that the animals "create\[d\] several new problems, including the need for regular feeding and specific veterinary care."
The Russian military has also been utilizing camels for transportation, according to the Telegram channel Crimean Wind, which released a photo of a Russian soldier riding a camel.
It is unknown what the camels are carrying or if they are deploying soldiers.