On Ukraine's frontline with the crews fighting with UK-supplied Challenger 2

[@TheTW11]

Just 14 tanks we sent. As a Brit it saddens me how little Britain can do these days. I have no words for how courageous the Ukrainians are. I have infinite respect for them. It blows my mind what they have achieved against the Russian army.

[@Zoomer_Analysis]

You mean what USA has achieved?

[@karlhulme8014]

What have they achieved ? Mariupol? Bakhmut? Kursk ? The UK is just trying to help prolong the conflict with no hope of success.

[@jeffjames3111]

And the Yanks sent 31 Abrams... out of a fleet of 20,000

[@SL1PSTAR]

@@Zoomer_Analysis Oh, of course! Ukraine's bravery is all thanks to a secret Hollywood production crew behind the scenes.

[@randomname3109]

what have the achieved?

[@06colkurtz]

I have trained 50 crews. it takes about a week to train a driver. It takes about two days to train a loader. It can take a month to train a gunner. It can take six months to get the crew to be efficient and effective working as a team.

[@blackpudding1000]

As an ex Chieftain crewman I grinned when the guy said it usually takes 2 years to learn loader skills! You guy's have done a brilliant job.

[@dominic6634]

@@blackpudding1000 does it?

[@blackpudding1000]

@@dominic6634 It was a long time ago, but if I remember correctly, the loading aspect was part of the same course for gunner, which included all aspects of work within the turret i.e. radio, loading, machine guns, maintenance . The "trade training" took about 6 weeks. I think you could prpbably learn to load in a couple of weeks. Please do not misunderstand me. That young guys are putting their lives on the line on a daily basis. We were just soldiers. They are national heros.

[@skipperg4436]

Well these guys were not rookies.

[@fredericomeireles4578]

Dead man...

[@manikinskywalker766]

God Bless the Bravery of Ukrainians..and tremendous respect and pride in our professional UK Armed Forces💯🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧

[@PaddySmith-n2n]

Brunch of drunks Your nation is new Islamabad. Enjoy

[@jimhazel1544]

Some pretty good bands.

[@paulrailton2221]

My taxes sent to a war I want nothing to do with with while the streets of Britain are in massive decline.

[@jimhazel1544]

@@paulrailton2221 So far it's a bargain since the Ukrainians do all the fighting but if they loose the UK could eventually become an island retreat for all the rude and new monied Russians. Hint, they expect you to know their language and be treated as superiors and also a percentage of all business profits.

[@jairoberts5169]

@@paulrailton2221 Move somewhere esle if Britain is so bad. Maybe you would find it better in Russia or Iran?

[@RobMedvedev]

Massive respect to the Uk and the Ukrainians ! Amazing

[@PaddySmith-n2n]

Why dont you go and help. Why behind the keyboard

[@johnnunn8688]

@@PaddySmith-n2nyou know what a keyboard warrior is, right?

[@zauce1627]

tbh They are helping Clownsky .not Ukraine and this will only makes war continue more ...

[@fresh6993]

Indeed. Massive respect back to you in your peaceful warm bedroom. Amazing

[@merlin7766]

@@PaddySmith-n2n you just can’t bear it can you, sad muppet.

[@HankD13]

Hang in there lads. Total respect from here in the UK. ❤GB

[@martinjohnson2381]

Wake up, we shouldn't be funding this war.

[@FikriSariz-g6s]

We need your women in the frontline too.

[@VeljkoMilojevic-f3l]

Nazi lads 😂😂

[@amandarussack8591]

Not respect from UK at all 👎👎👎

[@leniortega9987]

14 Challenger is just embarrassing and ridiculous for the former "Great Britain", which is increasingly mutating into Calcutta and Baghdad! "GREAT BRITAIN" is dead!

[@rivetjoint9628]

All I can say is take care our Ukrainian friends.

[@tommytomas-fr3sh]

only since 2014 have they become a Western friend...by a coup...

[@paulrailton2221]

Do you know any Ukrainians or Russians.

[@rivetjoint9628]

@@paulrailton2221 Yes thanks

[@Nizmo718]

What a worthless comment

[@CSYT-ku1xj]

So Hitler was your friend as well? nice gang...

[@robandcheryls]

Respect to 🇺🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Veteran

[@marlenfras5490]

Good reporting. Thank you. Strong Ukraine. Strong NATO. Strong Poland. STRONG EUROPE!!!

[@frankrenda2519]

nato is a joke ask the taliban

[@James_Hello]

Russia is on its knees. After they lost their best men they are now having to clear its jails to find what’s left lol. Nothing but criminals now. Russia is a sad joke lol😅😅😅😅😅

[@joseraulmiguens6699]

STRONG RUSSIA!

[@burtlangoustine1]

Two of the safest things to ever come out of Britain- Three-prong Plug & Sockets and Challenger 2. Maybe Roundabouts, maybe Car Seatbelts.

[@bruceradz]

Seatbelts for sure, saved my arse in a rollover car accident

[@kalicom2937]

@@bruceradz I thought the 3 point seat belt was invented by Volvo? That aside, I 100000% agree with Chally and plugs. Different ends of the spectrum but both excellent bits of kit.

[@Twirlyhead]

Both the UK plug and the Chally 2 say " Don't tread on me !" (UK in-joke there).

[@lachlanchester8142]

The first roundabout was in the US! As someone who has lived near letchworth in Hertfordshire I always thought the first one was there but that’s just the first one in the UK

[@hithere3035]

What about Phones? Internet? tv? concrete? steel? cars? planes? electric motor? jet engine? Steam engines? antibiotics? penicillin? bikes? industrial revolution? ... just to name a few things invented in the UK. But i guess the three-prong plug and Challenger 2's are up there.

[@metaal19701]

heavy tanks do what they are good in: extreme protection, kick ass and yes... having mud issues, which is why the leo1 is liked so much: built to be light and speedy and comes with the not so bad 105-er (at least against the old russian tanks which seem to be all that is left now for Russia) Liked the video a lot with the input of the new tankers, cheers!

[@TheBooban]

He complained about “pads”. But I thought those pads could be removed.

[@Fiasco3]

Leopard 1 wins the war of battlefield attrition. When the fancy tanks are out of parts, broken down and out of the war, it soldiers on.

[@KyPc0p]

What nonsense are you talking about? Have you seen how many new tanks Russia produces? They have doubled their tank production

[@rtennenhouse2001]

Since reading about WW2 decades ago I have had a great deal of admiration for Britain. Not only are they capable ,but they help Ukraine fight Russia because its the right thing to do. Unlike other countries who just want to know whats in it for them.

[@johnglover3682]

Yes, the Ukrainian soldiers are truly amazing people. I should note too that soldiers in the International Ukrainian Foreign Legion who I have met, including Julius, Adrein, and the list goes on, are so brave, tough, and (I can't get more personal due to unavoidable censors.) Slava Ukraine.

[@o3tg2w35t]

If your television started saying how great Jihadis are, you'd back that too.

[@alonzoramireziii]

The Art of War can help us understand the determination of a people like Ukrainians fighting in defense of their homeland. Moral Cause and Unity: Sun Tzu emphasized the importance of aligning the people with a just cause: "When the people are in harmony with their leaders, they will share the same dangers and hardships, and the army will not falter in the face of adversity." The Ukrainians are united in defending their sovereignty and freedom, which creates a powerful moral cause that motivates resilience and sacrifice. Defending One's Home: Sun Tzu valued the strong will of those defending their own territory: "The skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy." Ukrainians have the advantage of defending familiar terrain and are deeply motivated to protect their land, families, and way of life. The Importance of Preparation and Adaptability: "Victory is reserved for those who are willing to adapt their strategy to the situation at hand." Ukrainians have shown creativity and determination in adapting to challenges, leveraging international support, and using their resources effectively against a stronger opponent. The Will to Fight: "The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim." Sun Tzu valued the will to act decisively and with determination. Ukraine's resolve and fighting spirit are key to their sustained resistance. In essence, Sun Tzu’s principles suggest that a united people defending a just cause, combined with strategic adaptability, create a formidable force-even against seemingly insurmountable odds.

[@kolokowalsky772]

Incredible soldiers and people! Slava Ukrainie!

[@AntelopeinternationalConsultan]

Ultimate respect to Ukraine soldiers. Best soldiers in the world ❤

[@laszlokaestner5766]

Dimitri is a lucky tank commander. "the tank really got it and I was seriously injured.......but we drove it out of there and I lived" - survivability 101. Now Dimitri is an experienced tank commander not a dead one and is thus 100% more useful to his comrades and country.

[@keegan773]

The Challenger loves a target rich environment.

[@VeljkoMilojevic-f3l]

Drons also love tham

[@appsstore11]

Chally 2,strong British steel 🇬🇧💪

[@hoilst265]

And ceramics! And depleted uranium! And [REDACTED]!

[@des_smith7658]

Tanks for the memories

[@paulrailton2221]

Sad.

[@des_smith7658]

We don't make steel 🇬🇧

[@karlhulme8014]

Video evidence proves at least 3 have been destroyed. If you listen to what the guy says in this video he’s admitting they run out of ammunition.

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

Seven words or more for the algorithm. Slava Ukraine ! 🇺🇦

[@joseraulmiguens6699]

What a shame you celebrating nazism in Europe.

[@LeeTillbury]

Challenger 2, best looking tank ever❤

[@boblong8149]

i dont think best looking

[@bruceradz]

​@@boblong8149who cares, can it keep your troops inside alive

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Definitely agree there. Only a few in history are equal to how good looking, let alone effective it is.

[@bruceradz]

@@boblong8149 who cares how good it looks, it protects the occupants is what is important

[@FrontSideBus]

A good looking tank, but IMO the best looking is Chieftain with STILBREW armour and TOGS.

[@SamFBM]

for the people who talk about western losses. yet it happens nothing is indestructible but compared to what russia loses its a drop in the ocean

[@1966Publio]

I don't know because the first victim in a war is the truth; but even NATO recognizes the advances of the Russian Army: it is very likely that Ukraine will end up collapsing

[@Nizmo718]

Yes but Russia about to gain a third of Ukraine and its resources 😂 Thanks

[@trickslies844]

@@1966Publio You are basing that on a assumption Russia won't have to endure the same rate of losses for the rest of the territory it needs to gain

[@vaderom]

Just some info for you to understand situatiuon - Population of Ukraine was 45 millions in 2014 - population now is by western statistics is around 24 millions (more realistic number is 19-21 million) / Population of Russia at the same time perion is raised for a few millions ...

[@trickslies844]

@@vaderom If that where actually true you wouldn't be on here lying. Ukraine's current population is around 38 million. Not 19-24. And those that fled still support their country economically. Mean while the millions that fled Russia and thousands that died add nothing to Russia. Also Russia's population has been declining for the last 4 years. Vodka, poverty and dictatorship do not make for a healthy family environment

[@berniecoles2337]

Challenger is like a massive sniper rifle. It’ll accurately hit targets several miles away.

[@kippamip]

11km which scale is that firing off?

[@berniecoles2337]

@ All I know is they bullseye targets at several miles at Castlemartin ranges in Pembrokeshire. They fire a 120mm round absolutely accurately.

[@kippamip]

@@berniecoles2337 funny I used to serve on chally 2 and 7 miles would be some going. I used to fire at Hohne ranges regularly, went to Iraq (twice) and never heard of it firing 7 miles accurately.

[@kippamip]

@@berniecoles2337 also if you was firing 7 miles away at the firing point in castle Martin, you would be firing at a target in the middle of the sea. So maybe keep the porkie pies to yourself.

[@berniecoles2337]

@@kippamip It’s why I said several miles. 3 miles is the most I’ve witnessed the Challey accurately hitting targets at Castlemartin.

[@noisyboy87]

Literally, hands down, the best tank in the whole world. He summed it up perfectly: “the tank really got it! But, I survived. If that was a T80, I would have been dead” That’s good old fashioned, homegrown, British made Chobham/Dorchester2 armour for you. She may be heavy and lack some of bling of the Leopard 2, but we don’t go to war without getting dirty. I know where I would rather be. All day loowwnngg….

[@mikeycraig8970]

*Chobham. It's a tank research facility in Surrey.

[@antonybonner592]

Those tanks actually aren't fitted with tht armour

[@RebelGoPro]

​​@@antonybonner592 Don't believe everything that's said to you without evidence. I haven't seen any hard evidence to suggest the armor is being used or not being used. The likeliness is that it is to see how it handles as it would be a waste of money and resources to send them without. That said its possible that the gov was stupid enough to permit them without that special armor, but the fact if they aren't using them and they can get hit over and over and be fine is a feat in itself.

[@gonzomuse]

@@antonybonner592 They have the Dorchester armour as standard. The UK didn't send the "level 2F" additional ERA, armour blocks, or other newer enhanced packages. The extra armour makes them even heavier.

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

@@gonzomuseyeah. It’s been realized anyway that in this new world where drones are spitting you everywhere, heavy armor is less useful than the ability to reposition quickly. Not that tanks are “becoming obsolete” as people like to say, but lower profile armor layouts, a reduction in the tanks overall profile, and APS as well as a ton of sensors are now just as important.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

I got to sit inside one of these as a teenager. It was definitely spacious, but only for a tank, I got to move the turret around too, which was cool. 😅

[@V1CT0R_2]

I never thought i would hear that a challenger 2 is more manoeuverable than a T80

[@第92連隊-ranmsansame]

I think it would be good if Japan and the UK could jointly develop a new Challenger tank for Ukraine. Something that is light and doesn't reduce the armor strength of the Challenger tank. 🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵

[@jeffnaval4894]

Japan going to turn it into Gundam Tank.

[@krustykrabkk7742]

you cant reduce the weight without reducing the armour

[@第92連隊-ranmsansame]

@@jeffnaval4894 British tea available

[@ComradeFarquhar]

They have VASTLY different doctrine, logistical limitations and design philosophy. Japan's armed forces are a "Self defence force" meaning they do not commit to expeditionary warfare like the UK does so the need for a larger fleet of vehicles doesn't exist for them. The infrastructure of Japan also has more limitations than the UK, they have more mountainous roads and narrower rail gauge meaning a lighter and smaller AFV is needed to traverse it. The British also (For now) use a 4 man design as having the operator(loader) helps as another set of eyes and hands for the tank to spot enemies and help with repairs and other work on the vehicle. Sadly the join creation of an MBT from GB and JP isnt feasible. But something they could co-create would be a light towed field gun or self propelled howitzer. The British were interested in buying the K9A2 from South Korea recently so they are not opposed to the purchase or cooperation with a nation from East Asia

[@第92連隊-ranmsansame]

@@ComradeFarquhar 🫡 Thank you for the information.

[@spoonyspoonicus4648]

tracks can be replaced and solid steel with mud cleats can be installed. im not sure why they don't seem to be able to get any.

[@phillee2814]

\apparently, there are no other track patterns for not only the Challenger 2, but any British tracked military vehicles. It doesn't make any sense to me, either. 🇺🇦Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@spoonyspoonicus4648]

@@phillee2814 they definitely are available. For chieftain so I'd be suprised if challenger can't be equipped with them.

[@phillee2814]

@@spoonyspoonicus4648 Well, if you have a source, let them know - I'm sure they'd be delighted to hear from you.

[@FuriousFire898]

This bot problem is so annoying 😭

[@des_smith7658]

Salami Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@richardsanders.4624]

Yes the bots are annoying BUT they waste huge amounts Russian resources posting their pointless YAP that has ZERO effect on the war. Their comments and clicks makes the West richer and more powerful and Russia poorer. So it's not all bad..

[@SL1PSTAR]

If you see any misinformation, report it, there's an option for exactly that. 👍

[@richardsanders.4624]

@@SL1PSTAR YT does nothing about misinformation. It only responds to reports of harassment and bullying.

[@SL1PSTAR]

@richardsanders.4624 How do you know this?

[@huibertlandzaat1889]

Thank you for uploading.

[@mikedixon9089]

Balls of steel love and respect ❤

[@keithlillis7962]

slava ukraini. heroyam slava.

[@delian123456789]

Are these the heroes who shouted "kill all Russians"? Are these the heroes who burned people alive in Odessa? Are these the heroes who tortured a Russian soldier so that his wife would commit a terrorist act in Russia?

[@amandarussack8591]

ukraine doomed

[@keithlillis7962]

@@amandarussack8591 Russian Bot, is that all you have got?

[@amandarussack8591]

@@keithlillis7962 ukrobot, is that all you have got?

[@amandarussack8591]

@@keithlillis7962 The truth is hurt......

[@joebullwinkle5099]

I just wish the Western countries would give Ukraine the numbers that are needed of equipment and training rather than the pitiful 14 Tanks, I mean it is just ridiculous!

[@stevepin8042]

YES!

[@qasimmir7117]

We don’t have any more Challenger 2s to giveaway. Their production line was sold away decades ago.

[@StrikeBuster-b2b]

America is stretched out all over the world.

[@joebullwinkle5099]

@@StrikeBuster-b2b Just the US alone has nearly 5000 Abram M1's & 2's. Yes the US has many commitments, however it and all it's allies, including NATO have all the equipment that Ukraine could us and them some. Add to that, they could then produce new stuff to replenish stocks. Biden really let Ukraine in my view!

[@wor53lg50]

Why dont you go and help if that Bothered, in fact why not be shouting about the money being wasted on Illigal Migrants and fake Asylum claimants, and all those within already abusing the hospitality and Benefits system... Then we probably could do more couldn't we...

[@chrishunter5041]

Slava Ukraine

[@PaddySmith-n2n]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevencharnock9271]

Like the Abrahams these tanks were built to defend against waves of Soviet armour and they have proved very very successful in that. During the Cold War it was never envisaged that NATO armour would be advancing across the muddy terrain found in Ukraine then part of the Soviet Union so no surprise that the weight is a problem in the wet season. The plan was fight a defensive retreat to the Rhine and if that line was crossed it would be nukes

[@FrontSideBus]

The Fulda gap would have probably become the most radioactive place on earth...

[@anhta1778]

Abrahams isn't a tank

[@crispybacon9917]

@@anhta1778 yes it is, he just spelt it wrong. Stop being a pedant

[@MrTangent-8]

@@crispybacon9917no no let him, it’s funny

[@MikBar-nj8jq]

Ukraine ❤️

[@Joe_1sr9]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@harrystarkey2532]

The track Pads are there to protect metalled roads when moving around in peace time, during hostilities they should be removed, a fairly straight forward task, to give better traction on soft ground. Amazed that this was not shared during training.

[@Chris-hw3yy]

Exactly, I served in 2RTR and we knew something was really up if we were ever told to remove the rubber pads on the tracks. Fortunately we never received that order.

[@CheshireCars]

Sending you my respect and love. 🙌

[@johnnapu3624]

Challenger 2 is a marvel

[@piano40s]

I am sure someone will tell me to shut up as I don't know what I am talking about, as an X tankie myself my understanding as regards the track pads they are there so they don't destroy the roads in muddy conditions your supposed to take them off to get more traction, a long laborious job as each link has one held on by a nut and bolt, that's what I got taught when I was driving Chieftains.

[@rogaldorn3643]

Yeah you're 100% correct, I don't know why they are using the pads. Maybe it was something they skipped over in training, or perhaps it's a choice from the Ukrainians to help prevent getting tracked? They aren't exactly storming Russian positions with the Chally afterall, only using it as a glorified sniper rifle.

[@JohnnyCowboy-bc5d]

As an American I am really happy to hear Ukraine is winning! Stay strong my brothers!

[@rowdy8814]

they arent.

[@jacekjagielski9480]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@frankrenda2519]

your delusional

[@T_81535]

Don't be fooled

[@merlin7766]

@@rowdy8814 that depends on your definition of winning. If you include economic woes etc then Russia is on its knees. No friends left in the west, stagnant economic growth for a generation, sad people with no morals, rapists, gutless. The list goes on. I think it Russia loosing ultimately.

[@jamiecurrie4787]

It doesnt take 2 years to train a loader, the gunners course was 8 weeks on MBTs, ex Scots DG

[@makestank4800]

Wow two months impressive.

[@luiscosta9186]

So much respect for the british people! God bless the United Kingdom! Cheer from Portugal.

[@timcasey5835]

That’s what men fighting a war look like - they’re determination and bravery is a credit to their families and their country.

[@trumpetrider565]

God bless you 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@crispybacon9917]

Could you please tell the tankers that the rubber track pads are removable and as far as I know only serve to prevent damage on hard roads. They are not supposed to be used in mud

[@JimmyJarrett-c9l]

I used to think being a tanker would be much better than being an infantryman. After seeing some terrifying accounts I've change my mind, it's not just the drones. When they get attacked by a rapid firig high calibre weapon, but it's not powerful enough to pierce the armour, the crew don't die but are deaf and blind.

[@Yuro200808]

Ukraine is winning we just need to support them for 10 more years.

[@gorishokgo5825]

Thanks for supporting ❤ Britain should prepare for future war - all armoured vehicles must have some antidrone extra defence. At first everyone laughing at goblin tanks ... Now even challenger having his own "bbq-metal tubes and web " defense system

[@jamesbeech8643]

Brave brave people 🙏

[@Pz.history]

Its good they like there Challenger. Its huge, but good looking ;)

[@robertbrennan2268]

Slava Ukraini!

[@richardsanders.4624]

Heroyam Slava.

[@ux-zd6hu]

that's a nazi salute

[@mishaillich9728]

With the support of the Western countries, modern weapons, a better prepared army and a larger number of defenders, they will be able to defeat the invader.

[@afiqdanial3053]

"Invader" said people who stole these invaders oils and massacred their people in 2014

[@shonemumy]

1 -Volume beats modern every time. (for example; having 500-600 hundreds of "best in the world" tanks is noting compared to having 2000-2500 "good enough" tanks at your disposal.) 2 -how they get to be "better prepared" and in "larger numbers" when even western media reports they're critically understaffed all across the frontline? Demoralized, tired, understaffed, losing the ground daily and despite all of that, they will somehow be able to defeat the invader. Would you enlighten us and please say how exactly?

[@pulido6974]

God-bless 🇺🇦 God-bless the free world

[@TrainEnthusiast69]

Are those pads on the tracks only on there for road moves so you don't tear up the tarmac? I thought they could be removed

[@TheBooban]

That’s what I thought.

[@willhyde8639]

They are always left on

[@micumatrix]

You drive on everything. For better grip in the winter tanks have single tiles with more grip.

[@TheBooban]

@@micumatrix maybe they should re think things as this tanker disagrees when the conditions are mud.

[@mikekyto]

Slava Ukraine!

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

IF Ukraine had 200 abrams and 600 challenger 2 tanks...they could actually push back Putin's forces.

[@NATOenthusiast]

Heck If Britain had 600 challenger 2s mate the world would be a different place but Britain cannot even sustain those 12 challenger left in Ukraine the Abrams is a much more capable tank.

[@markhendo81]

We can learn allot from the Ukrainians

[@paulrailton2221]

Yes, corruption as they are experts.

[@thomasstyan2066]

Someone I know has spoken to UK military who've closely watched the Ukrainians, and they agree with you. They are impressed.

[@JZ094]

Yes don't elect a comedian😂

[@nataaniwebb712]

Japan, South Korea. Not white, Asians❤

[@afiqdanial3053]

Yes, you can learn that there are consequences for stealing, massacring, breaching agreements and for talking big

[@sneakyghillie4087]

I bet you the British instructors watched this back home and felt all sorts of feels

[@Hawkeye_Fortune]

In a war the scale of this, the 14 tanks is more of a liability than an asset, with separate training, support, engineers, different parts and servicing. What an absolute joke.

[@Jangalangg]

catterick is where you most likley were training you guys have the best tank in the world dont forget that!!

[@streaky81]

Wait, aren't the pads on the C2 removable? They are, right? Trying to wrap my head around why we're talking like they're not..

[@earlofdoncaster5018]

Two years to train a loader? How long does it take to train a gunner then? Or a commander?

[@gunmasterx1164]

likely mistranslation

[@ux-zd6hu]

After any war, politicans are shaking hands, rich men are raising prices and poor men are searching for graves of their children.

[@VoodooBanditz]

seems out of all the tanks been sent the chally is the one sticking out as the performer. possibly it's because the tank is actually better, yet in my opinion its the fact the Ukraine crewman came to the UK to train in them for a good length before they took them into the battle.

[@flaneurpainter]

A day to drive from kyiv to sumy?

[@bruceradz]

Kyiv to Moscow

[@richardsanders.4624]

They're likely nowhere near Sumy. OPSEC is real.

[@bruceradz]

@richardsanders.4624 so is the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus

[@HuenRahlan]

Hi ❤❤Ukraine ❤❤

[@matthew4107]

i think hesh rounds have really shown thier worth in this war we see. a real shame were moving away from the rifled hesh capable barrel to meet a nato standard.

[@martinwinther6013]

I always thought both Challenger and the Leo had two different sets of belts, one rubberpadded, and one not rubberpadded. The rubberversion was supposedly the peacetimeversion that wouldnt tear up roads etc, the unpadded the wartime version for better grip offroad. - or thats what I was told when doing my service. I cant believe they got something like that wrong.

[@jeep146]

Tanks have a problem because Ukraine uses them different then western doctrine. In the west we would attack with armor, air, and infantry. Ukraine does not have complete control of the skies. So they are not as effective as they could be.

[@sulev111]

and how's the fight going?

[@AaronfromEngland1989]

One challenger destroyed hundreds of Russian tanks heard

[@cosmicdebris2223]

2 I think if not a 3rd. 11 left. Sunak said he'd send another 14... never did.

[@michaelcuellar403]

There’s been multiple challengers. I believe Russia has some in their town square along with Leopard and Abram’s tanks.

[@gonzomuse]

@@michaelcuellar403 There have been two confirmed losses: one during the counteroffensive last year and one in Kursk in August. The Russians just spam multiple angles of the same tank over and over.

[@michaelcuellar403]

I’ve seen videos of western tanks being taken out by one but even if they used 20 $300 drones, that’s still only $6,000 to take out a $20,000,000 tank. That’s still a 3,333% ROI.

[@michaelcuellar403]

@ I think military’s should be investing more in drone tech and counter drone tech because it just doesn’t really make sense anymore to have a modern army. I imagine AI powered drone swarms sort of like the storm shadow missile will become a wonder weapon like the tank did in WW1.

[@sashagrey2984]

Imagine west did not "help" and Ukraine is living in peace for like 3 years, like Georgia had been after 2008. Now Ukraine is becoming a ghost state without people.

[@45641560456405640563]

Imagine if you read up on how successful appeasement can be.

[@SeaBeardV2.0]

It doesn't take 2 years to become a loader, I finished phase 2 training in just shy of 8 months, passed out of Bovington into the QRH in 2010 as a fully trained class 2 crewman.

[@Infopirates]

Those machines have no anti- drone protections at all🤓🤓🤓 Those crews are doomed😅 Run, you're fools 😅

[@user-fx2oo3bi9c]

INS Tushil is a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9, 2024. Built in Russia, it features gas turbine engines from Ukraine's Zorya Mashproekt, highlighting a unique collaboration amid geopolitical tensions. The frigate measures 125 meters and weighs 3,900 tons, armed with advanced weaponry including BrahMos missiles and anti-submarine capabilities. It represents a significant enhancement of India's naval strength, particularly in countering regional threats from China and Pakistan.

[@catsnads01]

Good content thanks. The 40% of Kursk area lost is a myth that western media keep reporting. It is based on the maximum extent of Ukraine's advance, including recce patrols etc. Ukrainian forces have only lost a single village of the territory they gained control over in Kursk. And even that village is still contested, according to osint from last week.

[@delian123456789]

You are aware that Ukraine currently controls about 2% of the entire Kursk region?

[@DrTofutybeast]

Thank 🕊️ you

[@catsnads01]

@@delian123456789 I was referring to the portion of Kursk under Ukrainian control. Western media often repeats that Ukraine 'lost' 40% of the territory it had there, which is incorrect.

[@davebest135]

Love Tue videos you upload can I ask you a question where does Tue proceeds from the video go towards does it go towards uk veterans? I hope you can upload longer videos

[@benlepoidevin7047]

Why would it…

[@briant5685]

where is the image of the vaporized challenger tanks..?

[@kaiwren2604]

Some say it throws the turret even higher than russian tanks.

[@afiqdanial3053]

The turret splitted in half. Latest one had a hole in the turret roof

[@gunmasterx1164]

@@kaiwren2604 doubt it, not enough ammo.

[@kaiwren2604]

@@gunmasterx1164 If you search, there is a video of one in kursk incursion expoding. It was probably loaded for a few days of combat. It did not just throw a turrent, it literally disintegrated.

[@nomadictraveladventures]

I wonder which tank the Ukrainians think is superior: M1A1 vs. Challenger 2? Just out of curiosity

[@T_81535]

A Ukrainian tanker on one outlet said that if we're talking tank vs. tank then the Abrams would dominate everything on the battlefield no question about it.

[@merlin7766]

Hard choice really, the M1A1 is a really bad ass tank, so is the Challenger 2. I think the M1A1 slightly harder to maintain due to its engine technology versus the CH2. That said both are awesome and I think pretty equal in most areas.

[@anhta1778]

Leopard 2

[@DWillis7]

M1A1s armour is lacking a lot compared with the Chally 2. It's more mobile though. It's a similar story with Leopards. They lack the armour of the Chally 2, but they're much more mobile and the Leo 2A6s have a better gun. Chally 2 for dug in positions or areas which are expected to face tanks/ATGMs. M1A1s and Leo's for assaults and flanks.

[@kaiwren2604]

Leo2 is better. challenger gets stuck here and there as it is too heavy.

[@UK_Sgt_7094]

what i take from this is they are rolling with half loads of ammo only, looks like a serious issue to me.

[@uketubetv4696]

Thanks for the report. Compared to the T-80, the Challenger is like a two room apartment. Ha!

[@gunmasterx1164]

Its also more survivable and less cramped than the T-80.

[@serhulky97-ru6zd]

Where is keev

[@littleball1549]

Has it already been blown up, or has it not yet reached the front line?

[@Xyzabc998]

Must be providing foreign forces with so much useful battle feedback. Yet another, of the many reasons to support Ukraine. Might be an idea to upgrade all the current C2 fleet and build a properly upgrades C3......yet again this war proves that tanks are not a thong of the past.

[@mongmanification]

Its a shame we cant afford to send the megaton Challenger 2s large armour upgrades, with active defence.

[@napalmholocaust9093]

🙏 Drones be with you my sons.

[@MajSolo]

Challenger has armor which is evident by weight. The British gave their armor secret to USA. So all that weight is not only simple steel.

[@Devilsgreedybelly]

I still cannot believe what little Ukraine has achieved against the giant Russia. You guy's are hard as nail's 💪🇺🇦

[@nonamegiven2024]

how many bridges in ukr can take challys weight?

[@jacobharris-b5o]

for the people who talk about western losses.

[@UniversalAwareness101]

💙💛💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darthknight1]

You don't like the tank? So Sumy!

[@sichere]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@paulrailton2221]

My taxes sent to a war I want nothing to do with with while the streets of Britain are in massive decline.

[@merlin7766]

I wonder how much tax you really pay and how much you take out of the system. You are either not British or not worthy of being British,

[@Mand0Man99]

@@merlin7766what?

[@michelmichel6292]

not intelligent to say that there might be north korean soldiers fighting for RU when there are photos and videos of them

[@neotei9561]

there are no real photos or videos of actual fighting done by North Korean soldiers

[@afiqdanial3053]

​@@neotei9561on the other hand there are plenty of videos of foreign mercenaries in ukraine side

[@LizTaylor-iu1oj]

They didn't mention about the drones

[@TheWizardboy5]

They did mention surviving air bombardment from 4 helis though. which is actually far more impressive

[@klimentvoroshilov8273]

Didnt survive an rpg29 hits on LFP... 😂😂😂

[@richardsanders.4624]

@@klimentvoroshilov8273 9,519 Chukchi Mir main battle tanks lost in under 3 years. You goof.

[@korma9732]

Best tank in the world, unless you're in denial.

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

Challenger and Abraham s tanks in Ukraine need bolt on reactive armour because or drones which u can't avoid IV seen Abrams with it but not challenger

[@stevenovetsky3274]

💪❤️🇺🇦

[@devonjohnson1577]

Sorry did he say “Putin gifted 14 challenger two’s to Ukraine last year”?