The British Ministry of Defense showed what the Challenger 2 tank is capable of
The British Ministry of Defense published a video on Twitter, in which Challenger 2 tanks are shown during combat firing. Soon, 14 such tanks will be put into service with the Armed Forces.
The message of the British Ministry of Defense emphasizes that a squadron of heavy tanks will be delivered to Ukraine in order to accelerate the success of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the military confrontation with the Russian army. The video shows what British tanks can do best.
As part of a package of significant combat power to accelerate Ukrainian success, the UK will send a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Here’s a minute of the Challenger 2 doing what it does best.
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/LOGHZpeDRf
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) January 16, 2023
According to Ben Wallace’s statement, in addition to Challenger 2, the Ukrainian army will receive armored repair and evacuation vehicles, as well as AS-90 self-propelled guns. The new defense support package was announced by Downing Street on January 15.
Great Britain’s reserves are estimated at 227 Challenger 2 tanks. The transfer of 14 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not change the situation on the battlefield. At the same time, this step will be a signal for other NATO countries. Great Britain was the first Western country to agree to supply Ukraine with heavy offensive armored vehicles.
