Ukraine claims Russia using 'mobile crematorium' amid significant loss of troops in war

On Friday, Ukraine's military claimed that Russia's forces are using mobile crematoriums in Zaporizhzhia due to heavy loss of life. Ukrainian General Staff of Armed Forces have also claimed that y have inflicted damage on Russian troops, which has resulted in multiple casualties, Newsweek reported. Ukraine's defence forces have injured 180 enemy soldiers and destroyed 10 units of Russian military equipment. 

Zaporizhzhia was annexed by Russia in September, although on ground, Russian troops have not secured full control of region. Ukraine's claim that Russia is using mobile crematorium has not been verified. Ukraine is claiming that y are killing 300-600 Russian soldiers daily, but it is hard to verify se claims. 

What are mobile crematoriums and why are y used?

Mobile crematoriums are portable units that are used to cremate bodies of individuals who have died, often as a result of conflict or disaster. se units are typically equipped with incineration equipment and are designed to be transported by truck or or vehicle to site where y are needed. Mobile crematoriums are used during war or in or situations where re is a high number of fatalities and tritional means of disposing of bodies, such as burial, is not possible or practical. In war, mobile crematoriums can be used to dispose of bodies of soldiers and civilians who have been killed in combat or as a result of war-related causes, such as disease or starvation.

Current state of war

Ukraine is currently attempting to push back Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia. On Monday, Ukrainian troops destroyed an important bridge on  Molochna River, which Russian troops were using to transport important military equipment. bridge connected important city of Melitopol with Kostyantynivka, which is located in Zaporizhzhia region. On Wednesday, Ukrainian troops reportedly targeted two ammunition depots that Russian troops were relying on. 

Attacking enemy infrastructure and ammunition depots can be an important military strategy because it can disrupt enemy's ability to wage war. Infrastructure refers to basic facilities, services, and installations that are necessary for a society or organization to function. This can include things like transportation networks, communication systems, power plants, and water treatment facilities. Ammunition depots are storage facilities where military forces keep ir weapons, ammunition, and or supplies. By attacking se s of targets, a military can potentially damage or destroy resources that enemy relies on to carry out ir operations. This can make it more difficult for enemy to move troops and supplies, communicate with ir forces, and maintain ir logistics.