Winter at the front isn't just about fierce fighting and hunger for Ukrainian soldiers anymore. They're now battling a rodent infestation that's causing sleepless nights and damaging their equipment. Mice and rodents are nibbling on their helmets, chewing through important communication cables, and even disturbing their sleep with their relentless presence.
A Kiev bar has taken up the cause, running a fundraiser to combat this rodent plague. While they recognize mice and rats as God's creatures, they also acknowledge the damage they're causing. The bar aims to use the collected funds to procure traps and send them directly to the front lines.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers have found an unusual ally in their fight against rodents: cats. These felines not only provide companionship but also help control the rodent population. Cat Syrskyj, for instance, became a viral star on social media for its contributions.
The cat Shaybik went one step further, earning the Order for Volunteers. The soldiers honored Shaybik for its assistance in their brigade and military service. Shaybik even earned the title of "lieutenant."
- Ukrainian soldiers are employing various methods to combat roaming rodents that threaten their living conditions and equipment during the ongoing conflict.
- Unconventional approaches include bringing cats to the front lines, using cat noises to lure enemy soldiers, and employing traditional pest control methods like pheromone traps, insect spray, and smoke bombs.
- The recent "Desk-Delta" summit and international politics may impact the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and further bolster support from the European Union and the United States.
[Reference 1] [Source]: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainians-use-cats-fight-rodent-infestation-front-lines-2022-10-20/ [Reference 2] [Source]: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/05/25/ukrainian-troops-are-deploying-cats-to-fight-rodents-on-the-front-lines/ [Reference 3] [Source]: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/02/ukraines-frontline-cats-make-pest-control-mission-against-rodent-invasion [Reference 4] [Source]: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61214738 [Reference 5] [Source]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7098812/rats-threaten-ukraine-trenches/
Enrichment Data: - Ukrainian soldiers are actively combating rodent infestations, implementing various tactics to neutralize threats that could impact their combat capabilities. - The live presence of cats at the front lines has proved to be an effective way to control rodent populations and boost morale among soldiers. - Unconventional approaches like using cat noises to lure enemy soldiers demonstrate the troops' innovation in addressing these unconventional challenges. - Traditional pest control methods including pheromone traps, insect spray, and smoke bombs have also been employed to manage this problem.
