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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander

Russian soldiers being removed from front line with frostbite because of lack of warm clothing, reports say

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Russian soldiers are being removed from the frontlines of the war with Ukraine because of low morale and even frostbite, a US defence official has said.

The senior defence official identified not having enough warm clothing as an issue during a background briefing on Tuesday. The Pentagon also noted that the Russian army is struggling to provide enough food and fuel for its forces, The Washington Post reported.

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