The Indian Army deploys T-90 and T-72 tanks together with BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles that can operate in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius, close to the actual control line in the Chumar-Demchok area in the east of Ladakh. (AND ME)
In the video you can see the T-90 and T-72 tanks along with the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, which can operate in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius.
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The Center on Sunday released video of Indian army tanks and armored personnel carriers at forward locations in eastern Ladakh amid the ongoing border clash with China.
In the video you can see the T-90 and T-72 tanks along with the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, which can operate in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The tank formation is close to the Royal Line of Control (LAC) in the Chumar-Demchok area of eastern Ladakh.
#WATCH The Indian Army deploys T-90 and T-72 tanks together with BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles that can operate in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius, close to the actual control line in the Chumar-Demchok area in the east of Ladakh. by competent authority on land pic.twitter.com/RiRBv4sMud
– ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2020
In India’s multi-level talks with China, the country has reiterated that it maintains stability on the ground and that no unilateral changes have been made to the status quo amid the disengagement process. The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA), Anurag Srivastava, said that the previous withdrawal of the troops was a complex process and would require mutually agreed “reciprocal actions”.
The Chinese army had taken “provocative action” on August 31, even as commanders from both sides were involved in discussions to reduce the situation in LAC in eastern Ladakh on the southern shore of Lake Pangong, the MEA said then.
On the night of August 29 and August 30, the People’s Liberation Army had moved its tanks and troops at night, in contravention of confidence-building measures that prohibit night military movements. On August 31, more troop movements took place as the ground commanders of the two sides were in talks to reduce the situation.
Furthermore, two days before Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reached an agreement in Moscow on September 10, rising tensions across LAC in Ladakh led to Indian troops and Chinese to open fire on the north shore of Pangong Tso. A day after the layoff allegations, officials told News18 that the Indian military had also improved the numbers after noticing a build-up of PLA at the heights near finger 3.
At the most recent meeting at the level of Corps commanders on Monday, India made it clear to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) that any misadventures or aggressive behavior by it will be dealt with firmly, as India was determined to protect its sovereignty. and territorial integrity. The meeting took place against a background of the deteriorating situation in the Chushul sector following three incidents of shooting into the air by PLA soldiers from the night of August 29-30.
Therefore, the Indian army is now determined to strengthen its security throughout the area.
” Fire and Fury Corps is the only formation in the Indian Army and also in the world that has deployed mechanized forces on such harsh terrain. The maintenance of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and heavy weapons is a challenge in this terrain, ” said Major General Arvind Kapoor, 14th Corps Chief of Staff.
Indian readiness is underway to face the winter while maintaining its strength and little progress has been made in talks at the corps commander level, amid indications that immediate de-escalation and withdrawal of Chinese troops may not occur.
To cope with the winter conditions, the Indian army is also acquiring Russian tents. A source said that the ordinance factory in Kanpur has been contacted to acquire these stores. China has built semi-permanent structures in Pangong and other LAC sticking points.
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