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This video footage, released by the Ukrainian Minister of Defence on Tuesday (28March2023), shows British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks that will soon begin combat missions in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced the “fantastic” tanks has “recently” arrived in Ukraine.
“It was a pleasure to take the first Ukrainian Challenger 2 MBT for a spin,” he tweeted. “Such tanks, supplied by the United Kingdom, have recently arrived in our country.”
He went on to thank UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Defence Minister Ben Wallace, adding: “These fantastic machines will soon begin their combat missions. Thank you, @RishiSunak, @BWallaceMP, and the (British)people.”
The UK promised 14 of the vehicles to Ukraine - with other countries following suit in providing similar materiel.
Russia has condemned the UK’s move.
Where: Ukraine
When: 28 Mar 2023
Credit: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine/Cover Images
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