Rat Infestation Adds to Miseries of Ukraine's Trenches.

The article discusses the challenging conditions faced by Ukrainian soldiers in the trenches of eastern Ukraine. The soldiers not only have to deal with constant artillery fire and static defensive lines but also with mud and a rodent infestation. The muddy season, which lasts from October through winter, hampers movement and affects morale. The rodents get into beds, clothes, and food stocks, adding to the soldiers' miseries. Killing rodents is difficult due to their fast breeding rate. The article also mentions the Azov Brigade, a Ukrainian military unit, and its efforts to defend against Russian forces. The soldiers in the trenches face knee-high mud, rodents running up their sleeves, and unclaimed Russian corpses being eaten by rats and worms. The harsh conditions, particularly the mud, wetness, and cold, can have a serious impact on the soldiers' performance in battle. The article concludes by highlighting the toll the war takes on the soldiers and their longing for it to end. [Extracted from the article]