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[–] Paws 25 points 1 year ago

All crew survived, which is great to hear. At least the Challenger is getting put to good use in their offensive. Just like every other piece of military equipment, you're always going to lose some.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

Did it's job well and I bet the kettle is ok

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


A video shared on social media and analysed by BBC Verify shows a badly-damaged British-made tank.

The footage - which shows smoke pouring from the vehicle - follows claims from Ukrainian officials that its forces have breached the first Russian defensive lines in southern Ukraine.

However, the video is consistent with other footage that shows Ukrainian forces deployed in the area around the recently-retaken village of Robotyne in the south-east of the country.

The tanks were only supplied to Ukraine's elite 82nd Air Assault Brigade according to Sonny Butterworth, an analyst with Janes Defence.

"Previous videos posted on social media appear to show other types of western-supplied vehicles used by 82nd Air Assault Brigade, suggesting the elite military unit was in action on the frontlines in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia."

At the time, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the battle tank would help Kyiv's forces "push Russian troops back".


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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are tanks like hire cars? Is there a damage waiver

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As long as you return it with a full tank it should be fine

[–] ik5pvx 3 points 1 year ago

A tank full of tank. Tankception

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Don't worry guys, they paid the extra $12 for the insurance.

[–] lettruthout 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why are there external fuel tanks on this? Wouldn't that make it more vulnerable to attack?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Usually these are empty when rolling into battle, they are used to get there in the first place. Tanks aren't known for great fuel economy and the inside is already cramped, so for cross country travel it's practical.

[–] lettruthout 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks, that makes sense.