US Army, NATO M1A2 Abrams Tank Arrives in Ukraine to End Russia
As fighting in eastern Ukraine continues, the British government has confirmed that it will be the first NATO country to supply Western tanks to its allies.
In the coming weeks, a squadron of 14 tanks known as "Challenger 2" will be deployed to the battlefield.
But what exactly is Challenger 2, and how does it impact warfare?
The Challenger 2 is a main battle tank, or MBT, and is specifically designed to engage other tanks and armored vehicles. It was photographed during a NATO exercise two years ago.
Until recently, Ukraine's military relied on Soviet-era tanks. Several Russians captured and reused it during the invasion.
President Zelenskiy has long pleaded with allies to include tanks in aid packages, but some Western officials are wary of Russia or even China acquiring advanced Western military technology.
Moscow is also likely to see the arrival of Western tanks on the battlefield as an escalation of the conflict, and NATO is keen not to become more directly involved.
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