Mine and Drone Sent Challenger 2 Tank to Its Grave in Ukraine

A chapter once considered unthinkable was just penned by Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region. The British Challenger 2 tank, undefeated in combat for three decades, finally faced its first defeat in 30 years. Russian troops stand as the first army in the world to send the famously tough British tank to its grave, just weeks after Ukraine deployed the 14 gifted tanks to the Battle of Robotyne. Footage from the battlefield circulating last Monday exposed the burned remnants of a tank near Robotyne village, close to Zaporizhzhia. This location has been a focal point for Kyiv’s offensive against Moscow’s defenses. The video, allegedly filmed by a fleeing Ukrainian soldier during an artillery barrage, showed flames engulfing the tank’s sides and thick black smoke billowing from its turret. While the turret’s shape is similar to other tanks, the distinct thermal-jacketed L30 gun and rear-mounted external fuel containers seen in the video lead experts to identify the tank as a Challenger 2. Subscribe Now :