Ukrainian and Russian troops are suffering from extraordinary numbers of rats and mice in some parts of the front line.
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This year’s mild autumn, as well as ample food from fields left uncultivated by fighting, likely contributed to the increase in the rodent population. The mouse infestation has been observed over the past weeks. This is stated in a new report from the UK Ministry of Defense.
It is noted that as a result of the colder weather, mice are likely to seek refuge in vehicles and defensive positions. Rodents put additional pressure on the morale of frontline soldiers. In addition, they are dangerous for military equipment because they chew cables. This was observed in these areas during the battles of World War II.
British intelligence noted that cases of diseases linking the military to the rodent problem have become more frequent in Russian units.
Let us recall that British intelligence reported that in early December the newly formed 104th Guards Airborne Division of the Russian Airborne Forces, with a high probability, suffered “extremely large” losses and did not complete its tasks during its combat debut in the Kherson region.
Source: Racurs
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