Russian soldiers are relying heavily on their personal cellphones to wage war in Ukraine even though it risks getting them killed

Sat, 07/27/2024 - 07:47

Russian military officers look at their smartphones while walking past the Kremlin in Moscow on April 24. — Russian military officers look at their smartphones while walking past the Kremlin in Moscow in April 2024.
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Russian soldiers are heavily relying on their personal cellphones to conduct operations in Ukraine.
Former US military officers say this practice shows a lack of secure communications options or discipline.
It also leaves Russian troops vulnerable to attacks — which Ukraine has taken advantage of before.

Russian soldiers appear to be heavily relying on their personal cellphones to conduct military operations in Ukraine, using them for tasks like coordinating strikes and navigating the battlefield.