Putin’s army still can’t provide soldiers with underwear and socks

[Starmix]

According to the report, after more than three years of war, the Russian army has still not managed to establish a basic supply of underwear and socks for its troops. This was stated by Yuri Podolyaka, one of the most prominent pro-Kremlin propagandists, on the Metametrica program. Volunteers continue to cover most of these needs; however, only one gets a uniform for six months.

The report also stated that supply problems in the Russian Armed Forces are systemic. Back in June, the pro-Kremlin newspaper Lenta reported that Russian servicemen participating in the invasion of Ukraine, despite receiving salaries of 200,000–300,000 rubles, were forced to spend almost all of these funds on front-line needs. According to the publication, soldiers are purchasing food, ammunition, gasoline, equipment, including electronic warfare systems, at their own expense, and even paying for the funerals of their comrades.

In September, Ukrainian military intelligence released a recording of an intercepted telephone conversation in which Russian servicemen complained about poor supplies and unexpected expenses. One soldier said that "almost everything has to be bought out of pocket or sent from home" and that units often resort to collecting money from among their ranks. People chip in, buy things like lighters, because they're not issued anything. It was reported that Russian Armed Forces soldiers were receiving medical supplies manufactured in 1977. The channel's author published photographs of boxes containing old Soviet bandages, cotton wool, and dressing packs, noting that the situation was systemic.

 

[Webster]

And people still think Russia might ultimately prevail? :lol: