"This is a game played by two." ZSU spokesman discusses heat's impact on battles

Heat affects the course of combat operations, as high temperatures make the grass more flammable during shelling, but "this is a game played by two," Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesperson for the Tavria operational-strategic group, said during a TV marathon.

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He noted that the abnormal heat affects both sides, creating discomfort. However, winter and low temperatures are much worse, as soldiers need to find ways to keep warm, potentially exposing themselves to the enemy through thermal radiation.

Currently, the military needs a lot of water, and due to complicated logistics, they sometimes have to deliver it by drones.

"Additionally, of course, grass burns more easily. Dry vegetation catches fire from incoming shells, which also doesn't make things comfortable for servicemen. But, I'll emphasize again: this is a game played by two. When it's possible to ignite the enemy with incendiary shells, our military does so eagerly," he said.

The most active areas of the front in the Tavria sector are currently the Robotyne area and the section near the settlement of Krynky, Lykhoviy said.

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