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English: The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met UK trainers and Ukrainian soldiers learning how to operate the UK's Challenger 2 tank in the South-West of England today (22/02/2023).The programme sees experienced Ukrainian soldiers learning how to effectively operate the tanks in combat conditions.The UK was the first country to provide Ukraine with modern Western main battle tanks and paved the way for other countries including Germany to donate their own vehicles, including Leopard tanks.The Armed Forces of Ukraine have been equipped with a range of capabilities to help them defend their territory including anti-tank weapons, armoured vehicles and Sea King helicopters.The training of Ukrainian soldiers, alongside the gifting of equipment has been vital to Ukraine’s defence, ensuring the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the knowledge and capabilities they need to repel Russia’s invasion.
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The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met UK trainers and Ukrainian soldiers learning how to operate the UK's Challenger 2 tank in the South-West of England today (22/02/2023).The programme sees experienced Ukrainian soldiers learning how to effectively operate the tanks in combat conditions.The UK was the first country to provide Ukraine with modern Western main battle tanks and paved the way for other countries including Germany to donate their own vehicles, including Leopard tanks.The Armed Forces of Ukraine have been equipped with a range of capabilities to help them defend their territory including anti-tank weapons, armoured vehicles and Sea King helicopters.The training of Ukrainian soldiers, alongside the gifting of equipment has been vital to Ukraine’s defence, ensuring the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the knowledge and capabilities they need to repel Russia’s invasion.
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