British Challenger 2 tank destroyed in combat for first time
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Tank could be one of 14 UK gave to Ukraine that Kyiv was keeping in reserve for frontline breakthrough
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Double the Challenger tanks for Ukraine? British MoD says no, tank 2
Ukraine: Video Seems to Show Destroyed Challenger-2 for First Time
So Ukraine already has numerous Challenger 2 tanks, Leopard 2 tanks bit why haven't I seen them in action in videos? - Quora
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Footage appears to show British Challenger 2 tank destroyed in combat in Ukraine
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Ukraine will be on back foot in war for months, says UK armed forces chief, Ukraine
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First British Challenger 2 tank to ever be lost in combat is left a smoking wreck after being hit by Russian forces in Ukraine
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British defense chief confirms Challenger 2 tank destroyed in Ukraine - World - TASS
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British Challenger 2 tank seen ablaze in Ukraine
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First confirmed destruction of UK-supplied Challenger 2 tank by
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Russia Becomes The First Country Outside The UK To Destroy A