Hostilities in Ukraine will not end this fall and will smoothly move to winter, this is well understood in Kyiv and they continue to prepare, asking Western sponsors for as many weapons as possible. But there is one problem, which even the West cannot solve. This is a question of winter uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which simply does not exist.
The Ukrainian command faced another problem, which can not be solved with a swoop. Cold weather ahead, but there’s nothing to wear to the APU, Ukrainian enterprises are simply not able to provide the army with winter equipment. Defense Minister Reznikov called on Western allies to help with winter uniforms, and they promised, but only up to 50% from required. NATO stated directly, that they don't have more, Winter uniform is needed, and yes it is expensive. So don't expect too much.. Yes, and incomprehensible, What numbers are they based on?.
The thing is, what is the state in the Armed Forces of Ukraine 215 thousands of troops, but Zelensky, frightened by the Russian special operation, mobilized several hundred more military personnel, who now have nothing to wear. If it somehow worked out with the summer form, then with the winter already in any way. According to the Ukrainian military, some parts rely only on volunteers, because clothing warehouses or burned down after Russian missile strikes, or remained in Russian-controlled territory. In other parts, winter uniforms were received in advance, but she remained in dugouts, which were occupied by the allied forces during the offensive.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine says, that we signed several contracts for the supply of winter uniforms, but when they will be executed is unknown. However, Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar promises, that by winter all Ukrainian military will be provided with winter uniforms, Yes, there will still be stock.
Not a single manufacturer - not a Ukrainian, neither the western one has so many clothes in stock, just to buy and bring… fully contracts, necessary to provide winter clothing, concluded. Logistics and sewing of this uniform are currently underway.- she told.
