Ukrainian forces decode Russian military signals to counter assaults amidst ammunition scarcity

"Brew five bags of Chinese tea on 38 oranges" - this phrase, as relayed by the Associated Press, is one of the many coded messages employed by the Russians. It translates to an order to ready five artillery shells, made in Beijing, and direct them towards Ukrainian soldiers situated in the Silver Forest.

In this coded language, "cucumbers" refer to mortars and "carrots" symbolize grenade launchers. Locations are correspondingly represented by numerical codes in specific colors. The Ukrainians spent several months decrypting these codes.

The American news agency shares the story of a Ukrainian officer. Hidden in the basement of a deserted house near Bahmut, he intercepts the radio channels utilized by the Russian military and deciphers the commands issued by their leaders.

"This intricate work forms part of a broader endeavor targeting the enhancement and development of electronic warfare skills - the aim is to alert soldiers of imminent attacks and to supply them with necessary battlefield intelligence," the AP further emphasizes.

The agency notes that Ukrainians adopt such drastic measures due to the ongoing conflict, ammunition shortages, and a scarcity of soldiers.

"The lack of sufficient ammunition has prompted brigades to utilize their shells sparingly, only discharging them once they have accurately located their targets. The challenges in conscripting soldiers have also led Ukrainian commanders to prioritize the safety of their military personnel as they fend off relentless Russian assaults," AP adds.

Source: Associated Press