UK Defence Ministry releases new video of Ukrainian crews training on Challenger 2 tanks
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has posted a video of Ukrainian military personnel training on Challenger 2 main battle tanks.
Sours: European Pravda
🇬🇧 Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being trained on the UK’s main battle tank.
💥 The UK has committed to providing 14 Challenger 2 tanks and accompanying ammunition to support Ukraine in its ongoing battle for freedom.
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/vIyNyTm47dAdvertisement:— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) March 18, 2023
Ukrainian tank crews arrived in the UK for training on Challenger 2 tanks at the end of January.
In the video, a British army representative explains that separate courses for tank commanders, drivers, gunners and operators have been organised for the Ukrainians.
In the footage, you can see the Ukrainians driving turretless training vehicles at the training ground. They also drive and fire actual combat-ready tanks.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the British Challenger 2 tanks will be delivered to Ukraine in March 2023.
Background: Ukraine will receive twice as many Challenger 2 tanks from the UK as London initially promised.
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