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Russian soldiers moving through an underground pipeline during operations in the Pokrovsk direction.

The Emergence of the “Pipe War” in Eastern Ukraine

In recent months, an unusual tactic has gained attention on the battlefield: the so-called “pipe war.” This method involves the use of underground pipelines for troop movements, allowing forces to bypass enemy surveillance and drone threats. The latest reports indicate that Russian troops have revived this tactic in the Pokrovsky direction, raising new challenges for ...