Cold ”Cold Response”
With effective temperatures falling below minus 50, the weather in Northern Norway gives the 8500 NATO forces participating in the “Cold Response” a real challenge.
Even though the cold weather and appropriate clothing have been a focus point in the preparations for the exercise, several soldiers are already injured by frost, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation reports.
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Open sea, high air humidity, wind and 15-20 degrees below zero create a harsh environment for the international forces from army, navy and air force units from 14 countries.
Watch video: Soldiers are freezing at “Cold Response” on NRK.no
