Kyiv: The war between Russia and Ukraine (Russia-Ukraine war) has been going on for a month. Many dangerous weapons have been used by Russia in this fight. Now a report is claiming that Russian troops are using landmines that look like toys in war.
The Daily Star quoted military experts as saying, “Russian soldiers are planting deadly toy-like weapons in landmines as part of a plan to cause massive destruction throughout Ukraine.” Military experts also say that the Ukrainian armed forces. The forces have not only repulsed Vladimir Putin’s invaders from many places but are also pushing them back.
Landmines laying in many places
Russian troops are now planting landmines to attempt to recapture the lands they had acquired in fierce firefights. However, this move of his may prove to be disastrous for the future as there will be a possibility of it erupting anytime. Many landmines look like toys that encourage children to take them, so the danger will always be there.
Landmine being used
American think-tank The Institute for the Study of War said Russian troops are using landmines to strengthen their positions around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and in other parts of the country. Satellite images show soldiers digging pits and deep trenches around military equipment to the northwest of the city.
9,861 Russian soldiers died in the war
Meanwhile, Russia acknowledged on Tuesday that it had lost 9,861 soldiers and wounded 16,153 during the offensive. The actual death toll was published by a pro-government website but was quickly pulled down.
