Temperatures could hit -20C
Russian soldiers holed up in “metal tanks” in a 40-mile military convoy could freeze to death as the weather in Ukraine takes an even colder turn.
While already facing sub-zero freezes at night, a cold snap heading to Ukraine could make an already intense situation dramatically worse. Temperatures are expected to drop to around -10C over the next few days, with it expected to reach -20C at the lowest point. Snow is all but guaranteed.
Around 19 miles from central Kyiv, Russian soldiers will be faced with vile temperatures as their vehicles essentially become moving refrigerators.
Glen Grant, a senior defence expert at the Baltic Security Foundation, told Newsweek that the soldiers would be forced to flee if they don’t keep moving.
“A metal tank is just a fridge at night if you are not running the engine,” he said. He also argued that Russian troops “won’t wait, they will get out, start walking to the forest, and give themselves up” so they don’t freeze.
40-mile Russian convoy headed to Kyiv has 'virtually stalled for over a week' The 40-mile (64 km) long Russian military column convoy heading toward Kyiv has "virtually stalled for over a week and sits about 15 miles out from the city", said The Washington Post. pic.twitter.com/AHIP96V2zh
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He added: “You just can’t sit around and wait because if you are in the vehicle you are waiting to be killed. They are not stupid.”
However the convoy doesn’t look to be moving, which was confirmed by US defence officials. One official said: “There does not appear to be any significant movement along the Russian axes.”
It is almost like ww2. Hitler's march to Stalingrad. Shouldn't it be written in the dictator's manual: "Read the forecast before invading another country!!!"?
— Abhora Ratio (@AnaMari12583702) March 9, 2022
This could be due to dwindling supplies, fuel issues, mechanical problems or confirmation from officials further up the Russian food chain. Regardless of the reason, they will have to move soon or face the blistering cold embrace of snowfall.
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