German EMU electric mopeds were seen equipping the APU
In October 2023, the German authorities announced their intention to transfer 50 electric motorcycles (electric mopeds) of the EMU model with a total value of €20 million for Ukrainian special forces to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of military assistance.
As indicated in World Defense News, they were recently seen in service with the Vostok Special Operations Center and are used to conduct covert missions in difficult terrain.
The EMU bike, manufactured by the German company ACS, is equipped with an electric motor that provides almost silent movement, which is extremely important for covert movement.
With a range of 60 km, these bikes increase the mobility of Ukrainian troops without the need for frequent recharging. Replacing batteries takes seconds
- says the publication.
When operating bikes, it is possible to completely turn off the light emission, which increases the secrecy of movement during night operations.
As noted, “the use of motorcycles at the front is also practiced by the Russians.” The use of this technique makes it possible to move despite the erosion of the soil, which prevents the movement of heavy vehicles.
For our part, we note that some Russian units use motorcycles to carry out lightning raids on the enemy, in particular, when capturing enemy positions on the front line.
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