Russian soldiers are ‘dying of hypothermia’, alleges security expert

Russia has been met with devastating blows from Ukraine’s defence forces, who recaptured the city of Kherson last month after an eight-month captivity. Besides the military failures, conscripts sent in to bolster the Russian Army’s numbers created a new front, taking to social media to complain. According to security expert Robert Fox, tales of Russian soldiers “dying of cold” are already appearing due to the insufficient equipment supplied by Vladimir Putin’s Army, Express reported.

What has been reported?

According to an Evening Standard reporter, there is currently strong evidence of poorly equipped Russian troops, especially trainees, dying of hypothermia even at training camps. He stated that it was very remarkable. He mentioned poor sleeping bags, inadequate clothes, and chilled weather.

The correspondent also stated that the troops find it tough to battle in the cold, but the combat continues. He emphasized that, despite Russia’s continued assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, residents have been able to rely on neighbouring nations for home generators.

Prof Michael Clarke, a defence specialist, warned Russian troops last month that the possibility of an anticyclone sweeping in from Siberia endangered them with “life-threatening” cold.

According to Prof Clarke, winters in Ukraine can reach up to four degrees under freezing throughout the day. He claims that if an anticyclone form in Siberia, which does not occur annually but does occur, temperatures would drop to negative 20, which would be life-threatening.

FAQs:

1. Is there any evidence that Russian troops are suffering from bad weather?
   Footage circulating on social media proves that Russian troops are failing to deal with the harsh weather conditions.
2. Who is Prof Michael Clarke?
   Prof Michael Clarke is a defence specialist.