As China has not deescalated tensions Ladakh and with the advent of winter, the Indian Army has deployed its T-90 and T-72 tanks along with BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), reports ANI.
The most important thing is these combat vehicles are capable of operating extremely cold in temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius. This is possible because they are Russian design and all Russian tanks are built to withstand the harsh winter.
#WATCH Indian Army deploys T-90 & T-72 tanks along with BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles that can operate at temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius, near Line of Actual Control in Chumar-Demchok area in Eastern Ladakh.
— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2020
Note: All visuals cleared by competent authority on ground pic.twitter.com/RiRBv4sMud
It was earlier reported that the Indian Army has received all-weather accommodation and multi-layered clothing in Ladakh to counter the harsh winter. Tents that has been purchased for the army consist of heaters, waterproof covers on the outside, and of an inside layer made of quilt to maintain warmth.
These tents also come with solar panels to provide electricity to the troops and keep our soldiers worm even in temperatures up to -50 degrees.