In recent weeks, Ukrainian and Russian forces are likely to be affected by high levels of rat and mouse infestation in some sectors of the front line. This was announced by the British Ministry of Defense in its daily summary of the war in Ukraine.
This year’s mild autumn, along with an abundance of food in fields left fallow by the fighting, likely contributed to the increase in the rodent population.
As temperatures drop, animals are likely to seek shelter in vehicles and defensive positions. The rodents put an additional strain on the morale of front-line soldiers.
In addition to this, they pose a risk to military equipment by biting through cables, somethingwhich took place in the same area during World War II.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Russian units are beginning to suffer from a disease that the troops attribute to the rodent problem.
British intelligence does not expect a major Russian breakthrough on the front
Ukraine is making a concerted effort to improve its field fortifications
2023-12-23 11:34:32
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