Desperate Russians have deployed wolves raised by an animal handler on their frontline to help detect approaching kamikaze drones, including animals rescued from Siberia
Russia has started deploying wolves on the frontline of the war – because the animals react early to the sound of approaching kamikaze drones.
Two tamed beasts have been sent to serve with Vladimir Putin ’s troops and more will follow if the experiment is a success. The females were rescued from Siberian region Khakassia, and raised by wolf-tamer Aleksandr Konchakov.
He is also cross-breeding wolves with Russian Laika hunting dogs for use in the war. Konchakov visited the war zone before despatching the predators. Russian fighters claim the beasts have a good sense of smell, are sociable and active, and can warn of danger in advance.
“The predators can hear the approach of drones,” reported SHOT media. One of the wolves sent to fight for Putin is called Vysota – seen being fed ice cream.
Konchakov said: “The puppies were simply brought to me by hunters without a mother. They [soldiers] asked [to move them to the war]. They asked so I gave.” The beasts have excellent “intuition” and are “smart”, he said.
The SHOT report said the wolves “can hear the approach of drones and warn of danger in advance”. They “will help Russian soldiers carry out combat missions in the [war] zone.”
General Director of the Great Moscow State Circus, Edgard Zapashny, said: “I hope these two female wolves, who will now be with our fighters, will not be harmed, and the men will surround them with care and ensure their safety. In turn, the animals will save the lives of our soldiers.”
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Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin was humiliated when Russia’s Satan-2 missile, touted as the “world’s deadliest weapon”, failed to launch for a fourth time – and then exploded. The Russian leader was left red-faced after satellite images showed the nuclear-capable Sarmat RS-28 missile exploded as it was being refuelled at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 500 miles north of Moscow on Saturday.
Four fire engines were pictured at the test site after there was visible damage to surrounding roads and buildings. Emergency services were also responding to a “forest fire” that was likely linked to the failed launch.