A Ukrainian soldier thanks the British for helping him destroy a Russian tank with the dreaded NLAW

Victor, a soldier ukrainiansavored his victory this Saturday, showing journalists a Russian tank destroyed by a British anti-tank missile.

The Russian army then paused in its advance on the western outskirts of Kyivnear Irpin. AND Victorwho does not want his last name to be known, took the opportunity to show off his anti-tank system NLAWshort for Next Generation Anti-tank Weapon, and a bloody russian helmet.

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“That was hit by this magnificent device”he assured, heading towards the remains of the armored vehicle. “And I want to thank our British colleagues who are helping us,” he added.

The British government reported that it had delivered more than 3,600 such weapons to the Ukrainian forces. fighting against the Russian army, which invaded Ukraine on February 24. It is one of the most advanced systems used by the Ukrainian military.

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Russian armored units approaching the capital and other Ukrainian cities are often caught in ambushes carried out with such devices or other missiles provided by member countries of the NATO.

A Ukrainian soldier speaks next to an NLAW light anti-tank weapon that was used to destroy a Russian tank in Irpin, north of Kiev, on March 12, 2022. (SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP)

Near the destroyed tank, Viktor also shows AFP a military coat, which he says was abandoned by a fleeing Russian tank driver.. Earlier, next to a body in a Russian uniform lying face down in a wooded area in Irpin, a bloody helmet was found.

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Irpin and Bucha They are two towns to the west of Kiev that have been the target of violent bombing for several days, causing numerous victims among the inhabitants who tried to flee. The Ukrainian authorities have established humanitarian corridors to evacuate them to Kiev.

So far, the Russian army has failed to completely encircle the capital and several armored columns have been heavily damaged, slowing down the Russian advance.

“Currently, the Ukrainian armed forces control most of the city,” Victor says.

“Sooner or later, I personally think we will send all of you back to the border,” asserts.

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Source: Elcomercio