Ukrainian Army fired up with Irn-Bru in fight against Russia with front line forces running out

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The Ukrainian army is being fired up in its fight against Russia by Scotland’s other national drink – Irn-Bru. Soldiers on the frontline of the war-torn country are being fuelled by the fiery fizz.The ex-British Army corporal leading an international aid distribution centre in Uzghorod, near the Slovakian border, with other former military personnel for soldiers fighting Putin’s forces said the energy drink was so popular, they are now running out.Andy Den said: “If they need a pair of boots, they come to us and, while the lads are waiting for us to kit them out, I say, ‘Try this – it’s made in Scotland, from girders.’“They like the taste, it’s not like anything else they have ever had.

It’s a talking point and it’s good for morale.“I have only got two-and-a-half cases and two bottles left but I would give a whole regiment Irn-Bru if I can get more.“We are trying to use it sparingly– it’s valuable stuff here.“A guy in the centre said he could sell it for £5 a can in Slovakia.

It’s worth more than drugs. The expats love it.” The 48-year-old was able to get his hands on the liquid gold thanks to Oban mum Shauna MacKenzie and an army of volunteers from the town who are helping with the humanitarian aid effort.

Andy, from Blackpool, thought of adding the energy-boosting drink to the aid supply request list because he was brought up with the drink as a child.He said: “I come from a Scottish family – my mum was from Glasgow and my dad was from Dumbarton – so we had Irn-Bru a lot.”He also asked Shauna for Nairn’s oatcakes.