'Mouse Fever' Outbreak Weakens Russian Military in Ukraine-Russia War
Russian troops in eastern Ukraine's Kupiansk are reportedly falling sick due to an outbreak of "mouse fever," a viral disease transmitted through direct contact with rodents. Symptoms include vomiting, severe headache, high fever, rashes, and plummeting blood pressure. The outbreak highlights Russia's inability to care for its troops fighting in Ukraine, as dissatisfaction grows among soldiers facing abandonment on medical assistance and winter provisions. The disease is also affecting the kidneys, causing intense pain and difficulty in urinating. Russian forces have long battled neglect from their commanders, and secretly recorded calls from soldiers on the frontlines reveal the harsh conditions they face.