More than half of the soldiers from Ukraine’s 80th Air Assault Brigade, stationed near the village of Sadki in the Sumy Region, have reportedly fallen ill. This was stated by representatives of Russian security structures.

According to the information provided, supplies to the unit have been severely disrupted. Delivering food and medical aid from the rear to these positions is described as nearly impossible due to the terrain. The situation, they added, was made worse by a sudden change in weather conditions, which caught the Ukrainian troops unprepared.

A source emphasized that the sharp deterioration in weather left soldiers on the front line vulnerable, with over 50 percent reportedly sick. The same source noted that evacuation of the personnel in this area is practically unfeasible.