Ukrainian troops are using recordings of cat noises to fool Putin’s soldiers into opening booby-trapped wardrobes and cupboards, a Russian commander has claimed. The canny deception, said to be ...

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Ukrainians are using recordings of cat noises to lure Vladimir Putin’s forces into explosive-rigged traps, a Russian soldier has claimed. With the grit and ingenuity of the Ukrainian army frequently ...

Kyiv's army stunned the Kremlin after launching a lightening raid in August that initially captured some 1,250 square kilometres of Russian territory. Although the Russians have managed to ...

Ukrainian troops are harnessing cats to gain an upper hand on the battlefield, with recordings of felines being used to lure Russian soldiers towards booby-traps. The concept sees Zelenskyy's troops ...

During wars, countries often look to foreign recruits to strengthen their forces. For individuals living under oppressive regimes or struggling with poverty, promises of citizenship and financial ...

Ukrainians are using recordings of cat noises to lure Vladimir Putin’s forces into explosive-rigged traps, a Russian soldier has claimed. With the grit and ingenuity of the Ukrainian army ...