Ukrainian crews complete training in UK for Challenger 2 tanks

Kyiv, The Gulf Observer: Ukrainian crews have completed training in the UK on Britain’s Challenger 2 main battle tanks and returned home, the Ministry of Defense said.

Training of Ukrainian tank crews was underway since the UK announced in January that it would send 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, the ministry said in a statement.

“UK military trainers spent several weeks training Ukrainian personnel how to operate and fight with the tanks.

Instruction included how to command, drive and work together as a Challenger 2 tank crew and effectively identify and engage targets,” it added.

On Sunday, the Defense Ministry also released a 30-minute documentary on YouTube showing the training of the Ukrainian crews.

“It is truly inspiring to witness the determination of Ukrainian soldiers having completed their training on British Challenger 2 tanks on British soil,” Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said in the statement.

He reaffirmed that the UK would continue to stand by Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”