Colder nights ahead for Russian troops frozen in tank convoy outside Kyiv

Russian tank convoy outside Kyiv, March 2022 (video screenshot)

Russian tank convoy outside Kyiv, March 2022 (video screenshot)

(WASHINGTON EXAMINER) – Russian troops stuck in a 40-mile armored military caravan outside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv could be exposed to perilously low temperatures this week.

While the nighttime temperatures have hovered above or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of the two-week invasion, the temperatures are forecast to drop into the teens in the days to come, according to Accuweather. The wind chill could make it feel even colder, increasing the level of discomfort for those stuck in the convoy, which has hardly advanced in recent days.

Glen Grant, a defense expert with the Baltic Security Foundation, said the low temperatures could cause more problems with Russia's vehicles if its forces don't run their engines. He noted that the troops are bound to become demoralized and antsy.

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