How squadron of British Challenger 2 battle tanks with ‘kill shot’ range of 3 MILES will play key role in Ukraine war

BRITAIN’S Challenger 2 battle tank is ready to play a key role in Ukraine’s fightback against Russia. A squadron of 14 are on the front line of Ukraine’s summer counter-offensive, which is under way. PAThere are 14 British Challenger 2 tanks on the front line of Ukraine’s summer counter-offensive[/caption] Challenger 4 tanks outclass their Russian equivalents on firepower, speed, armour and accuracy The 75-ton tanks, which cost £5million each, outstrip their Soviet-era Russian rust bucket equivalent the T-55 on speed, armament, firepower and precision. The Challenger 2’s 120mm gun destroyed an Iraqi vehicle during the Gulf War from three miles away — a “kill shot” record. Ukrainian tank crews have been trained by British troops and will lead the charge in the south and east. German-made Leopard 2 tanks are already involved in fierce fighting to the south east of Orikhiv. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says his generals are optimistic of success after troops continued to advance yesterday. Multiple new fronts have opened up with key battles taking place in Donetsk, Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine’s counter-offensive will see it try to sever the “land bridge” that connects Russia with Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, with the aim of cutting off supply lines to the Crimean peninsula currently under Kremlin control. Meanwhile, floodwaters caused by last Tuesday’s bombing of the Kakhovka dam are receding. Although thousands of homes remain submerged, water levels have dropped 10ins, say officials. Military chiefs say Russia attacked the dam to stifle Ukraine’s counter-attack. How the Challenger 2 tank weighs in before it’s deployment to the Ukrainian front-lines GettyPresident Volodymyr Zelensky says his generals are optimistic of success after troops continued to advance during the recent Ukrainian offensive[/caption]