Here's why the Russian military has so many serious accidents
Ryan Pickrell
In recent weeks, dozens of people have been killed or wounded in Russian military accidents involving fires and explosions.
"There's a tendency for accidents to happen in Russia," Jeffrey Edmonds, a Russia expert at CNA, told INSIDER.
Edmonds, a former CIA analyst, explained that Russia often combines a willingness to take risks with outdated military infrastructure that simply can't support that kind of culture, creating an environment where accidents are more likely.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-the-russian-military-has-so-many-serious-accidents-2019-8
