Norway tells conscripts to return underwear after military service ends

Uniformed soldiers of the King of Norway’s Guard parade for inspection by their mascot, king penguin Nils Olav, who was awarded a knighthood in 2008, at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo (Jane Barlow/PA)

Conscripts in Norway have been ordered to return their underwear, bras and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.

The Norwegian military said that it is struggling with dwindling supplies, in part due to the pandemic.