"The Mosphera military e-scooters used by Ukrainian operators are made by Latvian firm Global Wolf Motors, are about twice the size of a regular scooter, and have motorcycle tires, Klāvs Ašmanis, the founder and CEO, told Business Insider. These nimble, off-road e-scooters can hit 62 mph, cover up to 186 miles on a single battery charge, and weigh just 163 pounds, making them easier to handle than heavier bikes."
"Ašmanis said they can make deliveries to the front lines, do reconnaissance in Russia-held territory, and quickly evacuate lightly wounded troops, among other missions, and Ukraine is putting them to work. These atypical combat vehicles offer quiet mobility across varied terrain, but there aren't many of them in Ukraine, at least for the time being. Latvia, a NATO ally that borders Russia and a key Ukrainian partner nation, donated four scooters in 2023 alongside other equipment. Ašmanis said Ukraine now has 11 of the scooters and that units have asked for more."
Global Wolf Motors of Latvia produces Mosphera military e-scooters that are roughly twice the size of regular scooters and fitted with motorcycle tires for off-road use. The scooters can reach 62 mph, travel up to 186 miles on a single battery charge, and weigh about 163 pounds, making them more maneuverable than heavier bikes. Ukrainian special operations and front-line units use them for slipping behind enemy lines, reconnaissance in occupied territory, frontline resupply, and rapid evacuation of lightly wounded troops. Latvia donated four in 2023; Ukraine now reportedly has 11 and units have requested more, while further deliveries remain unclear.
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