AS90 and Challenger 2 crews arrive in Ukraine

June 11, 2023SUNDRIES1 min read

Ukrainian servicemen who were trained in the UK on AS90 and Challenger 2 tanks returned to Ukraine to take part in a counteroffensive operation. This was reported by the British Ministry of Defense.

AS90 and Challenger 2 crews arrive in Ukraine

The ministry emphasizes that the training of artillery and tank crews has been completed. Ukrainian soldiers have already returned home.

💥 Meet the formidable AS90 and the mighty Challenger 2 tank.

🇬🇧 Ukrainian tank crews have completed training in the UK and have returned home to continue their fight against Russia’s illegal invasion.

🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/9PJNpjwy0h

– Ministry of Defense 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 10, 2023

Earlier, official London announced the transfer of AS90 artillery systems and Challenger 2 tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the amount of 30 and 14 units, respectively. The British army’s modernization program provides for the write-off of dozens of tanks. The remaining 140 units of Challenger 2 will be upgraded to Challenger 3.

The AS90 is also due for replacement. The defense ministry is currently choosing a supplier of artillery systems between Sweden, South Korea, France, and Germany.

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