Could the next ‘cold’ war be a battle for control of the rapidly melting polar circle? Kyla Mandel reports.
On a chilly Monday morning in March, Russian troops awoke to a surprise week-long military drill ordered by President Vladimir Putin. The aim? To test the readiness of 38,000 paratroopers, 41 ships, 15 submarines and 110 jets and choppers to counter threats in the Arctic.
Welcome to the new frontier, where Russian officers are mastering the art of warfare in the frozen depths of the Arctic.
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