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I assume this is because of the HESH round which proved highly effective vs concrete fortifications. Plus I assume they got a lot of ammo from the brits. Hopefully enough replacement barrels too.Ukraine’s ‘Huge And Loud’ Challenger 2 Tanks Hide In Treelines, Lob Shells At Russian Fortifications Two Miles Away
Ukrainian tankers said they fight their 71-ton tank from Ukrainian-controlled treelines, firing at Russian-controlled treelines up to 1.8 miles away.www.forbes.com
I suppose the idea of gifting Jordan's four hundred Challenger 1s to Ukraine is off the table. They'd make for greater snipers as you describe. There was hope last summer, as summarized below.I assume this is because of the HESH round which proved highly effective vs concrete fortifications. Plus I assume they got a lot of ammo from the brits. Hopefully enough replacement barrels too.
Sorry , Vlad, I've got some bad news for you..............
''...importance of self-sufficiency for maintaining national sovereignty...''
Sorry , Vlad, I've got some bad news for you..............
Re above, I am not sure what happened to this:Ukraine Situation Report: Czechs Call For Sourcing Shells For Ukraine From Outside Europe
Amid dire warnings of ammunition shortages for Ukraine, the Czechs are urging Europe to source shells from further afield.www.twz.com