Lipetsk Zoo reported about sending peacocks to the front and deleted the message.

The social networks of the Lipetsk Zoo reported that two peacocks had been sent to the front to "brighten up the everyday life" of Russian soldiers. It was reported that the birds were handed over by the director of the 252nd motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Armed Forces as part of the "Who else but us" campaign. f

The female and male were sent to the 252nd motorized rifle regiment.

"For guys in a heavy combat situation, the beauty of birds is inspiring, brings a piece of joy. This is not an advertisement for the zoo, but a gift from the bottom of my heart. As soon as the request from the fighters was received, the zoo immediately decided to give them the birds. We hope that the beauty of these birds will brighten the soldiers' everyday life," the message said.

One of the servicemen recorded a video of gratitude and said that by watching the birds, the soldiers "get spiritual peace."

The posts, as well as photos and videos, were later deleted from the zoo's social media accounts.