As Ukraine faces another harsh winter, the mouse problem is expected to intensify: Report (File) Kyiv: The war-ridden frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine are grappling with a nightmarish resurgence of rats and mice, echoing the haunting conditions of World War I trench warfare, CNN reported. The infestation, fuelled by a static war situation and harsh winter conditions, is not only spreading disease among soldiers but also causing severe disruptions in military operations. Ukrainian servicewoman “Kira” vividly recounted a “mouse epidemic” that plagued her battalion in the southern Zaporizhzhia region last fall. She described the unsettling scenario of soldiers trying to rest, only to be disturbed by mice crawling into their clothing, biting fingers, and causing sleepless nights. In Kira’s dugout, housing four soldiers, the estimated 1,000 mice turned the tables, making the soldiers feel like guests in their own quarters, as reported by CNN. The infestation is attributed to seasonal changes, the mating cycle of mice, and the stagnant nature of the war. Ukraine’s counteroffensive faced strong resistance from heavily fortified Russian defences, resulting …