Military units have started testing newly designed women's army uniforms, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced on December 26. The first batches of the uniforms have already arrived at several brigades, Reznikov said on Facebook. Two versions of the uniforms have been produced for the trial. The military also plans to research the existing field uniform for women serving in the Ukrainian military, Reznikov said. According to the Defense Ministry, 41,000 women currently serve in the armed forces. About 5,000 are directly involved in hostilities. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, click here.
Ukrainian Military Begins Trial Of Uniforms For Women
