While familiar with Soviet-era T-72 tanks, Ukrainian forces are keen to take newly acquired Leopard 2 tanks into battle against Russian invaders. Crews are undergoing accelerated training in Poland, mastering the advanced targeting systems, speed, and maneuverability of the German-made Leopards.
Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-poland-leopard-tanks-training-donetsk-luhansk-german/32273044.html

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