Negotiations are still continuing, and the Indian media has not stopped "letting go". "India Today" reported on the 18th that in order to meet the extremely cold weather of minus 40 degrees, the Indian army built a "special shelter" for soldiers in the so-called "Ladakh area" on the Sino-Indian border.
India Today: In response to the challenges from China in the winter, the Indian army upgraded its shelter in the "Ladakh region"
"India Today" quoted military sources as saying that in order to ensure the operational efficiency of deploying soldiers in the "Ladakh area" in winter, the Indian army has completed the construction of residential facilities for all troops deployed in the area, including the construction of rapid assembly shelters.
Shelters to protect Indian troops from severe cold Source: India Today
In addition to the integrated smart camps that have been built over the years, it was reported that the Indian army has recently deployed other advanced facilities for the area, providing electricity, water, heating, health and sanitation services for soldiers to use, and placing special bunkers for related equipment to protect it from heavy snowfall.
"Based on tactical considerations of deployment, front-line troops were placed in heated tents." A source revealed.
According to reports, after November, the snowfall in the "Ladakh region" can reach up to 40 feet (about 12 meters), and the temperature will drop to minus 30 to 40 degrees Celsius due to wind and cold factors. India Today also claims that the Indian Air Force has been fully operational, not only transporting people and supplies to the region, but also regularly flying fighter jets in the air.
On November 8, China's Ministry of National Defense announced the relevant information on the eighth round of Sino-Indian military commander-level talks on the 6th, and the two sides reiterated that they would ensure that front-line troops exercise restraint to avoid triggering a wider conflict. According to chinese and English sources released by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, the two sides continued to have a frank, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on promoting disengagement in the western section of the China-India border. The two sides agreed to conscientiously implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, ensure that the front-line troops of the two sides exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation. The two sides agreed to continue to maintain communication through military and diplomatic channels, further promote the settlement of other issues on the basis of this talk, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas. The two sides agreed to hold the next round of talks in the near future.
Source: World Wide Web