Ukraine’s Winter Could Turn Against Russian Troops

Having the right uniforms, sleeping bags and clothing such as socks is essential to any winter fight, said Ed Arnold, from the Royal United Services Institute, a London defense-and-security think tank. The former British infantry officer witnessed the negative effects of cold weather on his troops in winter training. “Soldiers can degrade in a couple of days if they are not in the right mind-set and haven’t got the right kit,” he said.