The Ukraine conflict is becoming increasingly deadly as Russia continues to mobilize its forces in the region. According to a recent report from the British intelligence agency, Russian soldiers have been ordered to attack Ukrainian positions with a combination of firearms and “shovels,” which are actually entrenching tools used for hand-to-hand combat.
The use of the MPL-50 entrenching tool is particularly noteworthy, as it has been in use since 1869 and highlights the brutal, low-tech tactics that have come to define much of the conflict. One reservist was quoted as saying he was not prepared either physically or psychologically for such combat.
The situation in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, has become particularly dire, as two key bridges were destroyed in the past week. Ukrainian forces are facing an increasingly severe pressure to defend their positions against the Russian onslaught.
The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost a decade, and shows no signs of abating. In this time, civilian casualties have been mounting, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire. The international community must come together to find a solution to the conflict and bring an end to the suffering of innocent civilians.
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