The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its fifth year. During this period, it has come to light that Ukrainian soldiers are using old gas pipelines as underground routes.

Gas pipelines used as shelters in Kupiansk

In the Kupiansk area, there is a 129-kilometer-long network of old gas pipelines. Ukrainian soldiers are hiding inside these gas pipelines to evade Russian drone attacks.

Food and ammunition are transported to the soldiers through these pipelines using small electric vehicles. However, complete information regarding the exact number of soldiers inside the pipelines and the long-term impact on their health is not clear.

US approves Patriot missile sale

On the other hand, the United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The cost of this defense deal is approximately 19 thousand crore rupees.