The source detailed that the soldiers, from various allied countries, suffered from boils and blisters to discoloration of their extremities and were repatriated for treatment.

Basically, they have to learn entirely new skills just to survive there, let alone to handle military contingencies, the newspaper stated, highlighting the troops’ inability to cope with the Arctic climate.

Local analysts believe the incident exposes deficiencies in NATO’s preparedness to operate in extreme environments, prioritizing geopolitical expansion over actual operational capability.

The Russian ambassador to Stockholm, Sergey Belyaev, previously stated that these exercises in the Nordic region simulate a conflict scenario with Russia.

According to observers, adverse weather conditions highlight the logistical and human challenges facing the coalition in its deployment to the Arctic.

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