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2023-09-06 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

The first British main battle tank Challenger 2 destroyed

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Posted by badanov 2023-09-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 Another Вундерва́ффе for Ukraine down the drain. Well

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2023-09-06 03:39|| 2023-09-06 03:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Chally ran over an AT mine. Broke the track and punctured rear fuel tank. Crew evacuated. ZALA drone later struck and set leaking fuel on fire.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-09-06 09:29|| 2023-09-06 09:29|| Front Page Top

#3 UK Defense Minister Shapps confirms destruction of first Challenger 2 tank in Ukraine.

He added that Russian artillery hit the tank, causing it to catch fire.

Despite this, the crew members survived.

London does not plan to send a new one to replace the damaged one.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-09-06 12:58|| 2023-09-06 12:58|| Front Page Top

#4 London does not plan to send a new one to replace the damaged one.

Sometimes, it makes sense to get the extended warranty.

Posted by SteveS 2023-09-06 16:19|| 2023-09-06 16:19|| Front Page Top

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