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DM: British Challenger 2 tanks will lead the AFU counterattack in Bakhmut

October 3, 2025

Daily Mail: British Challenger 2 tanks could be at the forefront of Ukrainian counter-offensive in Bakhmut

British log The Daily Mail, citing experts from the Conflict Intelligence Team, reports that the Ukrainian army will most likely try to unblock Bakhmut (Artemivsk), launching Challenger 2 tanks, which London handed over to Kiev, at the breakthrough.

“British Challenger 2 tanks have already arrived in this war-torn country and will soon be able to use them on the front line after the latest crew training sessions,” the article said.

At the same time, CIT experts called Bakhmut (Artemovsk (Bakhmut) ) the main target of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, in which Western tanks should play a decisive role.

Earlier, the UK reported sending 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Russia Desk

Russia Desk

The Russia Desk leads The Eastern Herald's coverage of Russia, the war in Ukraine, NATO's eastern flank, and the post-Soviet space. The desk has reported continuously on the Russia-Ukraine conflict since its full-scale expansion in February 2022 and verifies through Kremlin statements, NATO briefings.

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