With weeks to go before the winter snows melt, and with Russia mobilised for a spring offensive, Ukraine requires a massive firepower boost from its Western allies – and it needs it fast.Įnter the tank, a piece of military hardware once considered obsolete and too expensive for modern warfare. The meeting could not have come at a more critical time. Until then, the Ukrainian crews would be trained on how to operate and maintain the tanks.Tanks have rolled onto centre stage this week as members of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group are set to meet at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, January 20, for a third such gathering since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom announced at the end of January that Ukrainian tank crews had arrived in the UK to begin training in the Challenger 2 tank operation.Įarlier, the British Ministry of Defense officials made a statement that the supply of tanks was planned by the end of March 2023. Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of Great Britain Ukrainian military arrived for training on Challenger 2 tanks in the UK, January 2023.
Photo credits: NATOĪmong other things, Ukrainian crews received training that included instructions how to command, drive and work together as a Challenger 2 tank crew. Challenger 2 tanks of the British military.
Their determination is inspiring, and we will continue to do all we can to support Ukraine for as long as it takes,” the UK defence secretary, Ben Wallace said. “Ukrainian soldiers return to their homeland better equipped, but with no less danger.
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