Vermin Infestation: Rats and Mice on Ukraine's Frontline

The frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine have been overrun by rats and mice, causing disease and disrupting combat capability, reminiscent of the trench warfare of World War I. Ukrainian soldiers are facing a mouse epidemic, with reports of soldiers vomiting and bleeding from their eyes due to disease spread by rodents. The infestations are attributed to the war's static nature, seasonal changes, and mice mating cycles. The rodents are causing anxiety, spreading disease, and damaging military and electrical equipment, posing a significant threat to combat capability. Efforts to combat the infestation have included using poison, ammonia, and even a cat, but the problem persists, with fears that the situation will worsen as winter progresses.
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