📊 Casualties

Russian soldiers suffer high casualties due to suffocation, suicide, panic, and delirium while trapped inside the narrow pipelines. Ukrainian officials estimate that approximately 95% of Russian troops attempting to cross the Oskil River via pipes or other means are killed or wounded.

Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast
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Dozens of Russian soldiers have suffocated or committed suicide inside the pipelines.

Abat claims 95% of Russian troops attempting river crossings are killed or wounded.

Soul of Kharkiv prepares roughly 1,440 portions daily including soups, salads, and baked goods, distributing them to military units, shelters, schools, and emergency responders.

The organization acts as a quick response group for Russian impact sites in and around Kharkiv, providing immediate food and warm drinks to those emerging from rubble.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:08:15.123Z

Source story: battle-for-pipelines-in-kupiansk-average-lifespan-of-enemy-is-up-to-an-hour