British tanks used to push back Putin's forces during Ukrainian attack on Russia

British tanks used to push back Putin's forces during Ukrainian attack on Russia

Ukrainian personnel hold a Ukrainian flag as they stand on a Challenger 2 tank during a training exercise at Bovington Camp, near Wool in southwestern Britain, February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File photo

Tom Watling, Kate Devlin and Askold Krushelnycky

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British tanks were used to push back Vladimir Putin's forces during Ukraine's daring invasion of Russia.

Defense chiefs have welcomed the contribution of the Challenger 2 tanks, saying they are playing a crucial role in Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise tactic of deploying troops on Russian soil after years of defensive fighting.