"Uncovering the Haunting Remnants of War: From Dirty Socks to Legendary Artillery"
Ukrainian soldiers advancing in the counteroffensive against Russian-occupied southern Ukraine are finding themselves living and fighting in the trenches and fortifications left behind by retreating Russian forces. The captured positions are littered with military debris and personal items of Russian soldiers, including dirty socks, abandoned clothing, and leftover rations. Ukrainian soldiers are also faced with the grim task of retrieving the remains of their fallen comrades and dealing with the foul odor and swarms of flies in the trenches. The slow progress is attributed to minefields, trenches, and the open countryside, but Ukrainian soldiers are gaining combat experience and adjusting their tactics as they continue their advance.