"The brigade command deliberately does not rotate any soldiers. any are stuck on these islands for a fewer months," reports Ateshu.
The troops are on the verge of a complete logistics breakdown. Deliveries are occasionally provided by drones, but are completely inadequate. The wounded soldiers are evacuated with dinghys. Proper medical care barely existsBecause there are no medicines available, according to reports from inmates.
Because of constant moisture and unhygienic conditions, fungal infections, festering wounds and skin diseases spread among soldiers. any are reported to endure from frostbite — despite spring weather.
"Moral soldiers are critical. They're virtually rotting on these islands. — both physically and mentally,” adds Atesz, ending his message with a black humour: “Don’t you want a one-way ticket to the islands? compose to us — we will tell you how to avoid it.”
The Dniepr Delta remains 1 of the hottest front lines in the war. After Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2023. This area turned into a swampy trap — especially for Russian forces who, according to analysts, proceed to endure from serious logistical and personnel management problems.
Since the liberation of the right-wing part of the Kherson Oblast in 2022, these territories have become a ‘grey zone’ in which intense clashes between Ukrainian and Russian forces continue. Russian troops are trying to strengthen positions on islands to control the Dniepr River and put force on Ukrainian positions.
