Russian forces are increasingly using horses and donkeys to transport supplies and soldiers near Ukraine’s front lines. The unconventional approach highlights how the evolving nature of modern warfare is forcing armies to revive old-school methods. Drones have reshaped the battlefield, and both sides are scrambling to adapt through high-tech innovations like electronic jammers and crude fixes like netting and manual carts. Russia has attached fishing-line-thin optic cables to drones to avoid Ukrainian jammers, while also constructing netted corridors to shield vehicles from air strikes. Ukrainian troops are also turning to low-tech solutions like manual trolleys to transport wood, supplies, and even injured soldiers across rough terrain, minimizing the risk of drone strikes. The evolving tactics reflect a broader trend: in modern war, survival often depends on blending innovation with simplicity. The line between old and new warfare continues to blur as the war stretches into its fourth year, with both sides innovating in ways born from necessity. The Russian use of horses is unlikely to signal a full return to cavalry charges.