Alexander of Red Army Airsoft talks about the critical need for effective groin protection in modern combat, particularly due to the prevalence of shrapnel injuries seen in the Ukraine conflict, referencing the US military's standardization of such protection around 2002-2003. While traditional trapezoidal designs leave the inner thighs vulnerable, the Mantis groin protector from Moscow's Phantom Milgear offers an improved modular design with four elements that attach inside the vest, incorporating MOLLE webbing and ensuring continuous coverage even during movement, along with a feature for ease of urination; furthermore, Phantom Milgear and Ballistic offer compatible ballistic inserts for enhanced protection.