Chinese troops on exercise to prepare for the extreme conditions in the disputed Himalayan border region between China and India. Photo: Handout
High altitudes send soldiers off course in China-India border region: experts
- Observers believe the disorientation caused by mountain sickness is to blame but warn that serious symptoms can lead to death
- Many troops stationed in the Himalayan region have never experienced the challenging conditions before
Chinese troops on exercise to prepare for the extreme conditions in the disputed Himalayan border region between China and India. Photo: Handout
