Reuters: Exclusive-Russia moves blood supplies near Ukraine, adding to U.S. concern, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia's military buildup near Ukraine has expanded to include supplies of blood along with other medical materials that would allow it to treat casualties, in yet another key indicator of Moscow's military readiness, three U.S. officials tell Reuters.
Current and former U.S. officials say concrete indicators -- like blood supplies -- are critical in determining whether Moscow would be prepared to carry out an invasion, if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to do so.
The disclosure of the blood supplies by U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, adds another piece of context to growing U.S. warnings that Russia could be preparing for a new invasion of Ukraine as it masses more than 100,000 troops near its borders.
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WNU Editor: Russian media is skeptical .... US officials make Russian blood claim – Reuters (RT).
I am also skeptical. Blood cannot be stored for long periods of time. It loses its viability after two weeks .... The Shelf Life of Donor Blood (New York Times).
U.S. Defense Officials Say Russia Has Moved Medical Units Near The Ukraine Border
Russia moves blood supplies near Ukraine border -- FOX news/AP
US officials: Indications Russia has moved blood supplies to Ukraine border -- CNN
US officials detect Russian blood supplies near Ukrainian border -- The Hill
7 comments:
Not at all wnu , you can store blood for well over a month or months if frozen .
https://www.houstonmethodist.org/for-patients/blood-donations/faqs/#:~:text=Q%3A%20How%20long%20do%20you,for%20up%20to%2042%20days.
Fazman
Yes. I know that you can store frozen plasma for years. But MASH units are rarely equipped with freezers.
They rely on red blood cells. The standard for red cells in the past is that they can be stored up to 42 days (as per the link that you posted). But the recommendation is to now use it within 14 days. Apparently the red blood cell walls start to become "rigid" after two weeks, and "definitely" not flexible at 21 days. That is what I meant when I said they lose their viability.
But I guess in an emergency old blood will be used.
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It's war, its Russia, they won't care about the useby date .
There are records of bottles of blood are usually stolen in times of war going back a century in Europe. There seems to be one suspect. Described as male, white, 6'2",slim build, swept back black hair, wearing a jacket & tails, white shirt, white bow tie, speaks with a Transylvanian accent.. Keep ducking 🧛♂️
NATO better start shipping the diapers to the region
Norwegian conscripts make do with second-hand underwear after supply shortage
I agree there may be a diaper shortage.
Caecus should hand in his diapers. That alone would give NATO a 3 month supply.
PS: Caecus can keep the diaper he uses as a dinner bowl.
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