Ukraine conflict: British-made Challenger 2 tank destroyed in Ukraine – officers
Russian forces have destroyed a British-made tank on the battlefield in Ukraine, Kremlin officers have stated.
A video posted on Telegram reveals the wreckage of a Challenger 2 tank, which a Kremlin-backed official stated was set alight within the southern Zaporizhzhia area, in Robotyne.
Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official, stated the automobile was being utilized by Ukraine’s 82nd brigade and was heading for Crimea.
He added it was destroyed on the primary line of the Russian defence.
Mr Rogov’s assertions haven’t been verified by Sky News.
However, a defence supply confirmed to Sky News that the footage confirmed a Challenger 2 tank being destroyed on Monday and that each one crew survived.
It is believed to be the primary and solely Challenger 2 tank to have been destroyed within the conflict in Ukraine.
Sky News’ knowledge and forensics group stated: “There are a number of movies from this battle that present Ukrainian tanks being attacked by Russian drones, artillery, troops or armoured automobiles.
“We can’t confirm from the video alone what specifically disabled this Challenger 2. We will need to wait to see if more videos from the incident become available.”
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Earlier this yr, Downing Street stated Britain would ship a squadron of 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to assist counter Russia’s invasion.
Moscow beforehand claimed it destroyed German-made Leopard 2 tanks, in addition to US-manufactured automobiles, and weapons provided by the likes of France and Denmark.
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Elsewhere, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that Western powers had put in Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Jewish man, to cowl up Ukraine’s Nazism.
He didn’t present any proof for his declare.
Mr Putin has repeatedly claimed Ukraine is being led by neo-Nazis, as a part of his justification for invading the nation.
The assertion is broadly rejected by Ukrainian and Western officers.