With this phrase, the report of the experts of the British Royal United Institute for Defense Studies (RUSI) Sam Crannie-Evans and Olga Ivshina begins. They, in particular, showed that Russian servicemen on the front line suffer from a shortage of “medical products, helmets, walkie-talkies, backpacks, camouflage nets, sleeping bags, bulletproof vests”, as well as night vision devices, normal shoes, warm and waterproof clothing, fuel for field kitchens and food.