According to recent reports, the British-donated Challenger 2 main battle tanks have been actively used by the Ukrainian army in offensive combat operations during military operations into Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, as it is the first confirmed use of these advanced tanks in an offensive operation on Russian soil. The Ukrainian 82nd Air Assault Brigade, the sole operator of the 14 Challenger 2 tanks donated by the United Kingdom last year, deployed the tanks on August 11, 2024, during the sixth day of the invasion. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| British-donated Challenger 2 tanks in service with the Ukrainian army. (Picture source: Ukraine MoD) |
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