Supporting Kiev is more important than stocking up the army, Norway’s defense chief has said

Norway’s soldiers lack basic winter gear as the NATO nation’s military leaders have prioritized sending aid to Ukraine, according to Forsvarets forum, a media outlet published by the Norwegian Armed Forces’ main trade union.

The national army is facing shortages of items essential for operating in a cold climate, including shell jackets, woolen underlayers, balaclavas and insulated field boots, the outlet reported on Monday.

The shortages were detailed in documents from the chief safety representative (HVO) in the Norwegian army and navy and the chief…

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