In addition to a squadron of Challenger tanks, the UK will also provide Ukraine with three dozen AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems.. This is stated in the message on the website of the British government..

“A squadron of 14 tanks will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks. It is expected that about 30 AS-90 howitzers will arrive for them, the British government said in a statement.. “The dispatch of these weapons marks the beginning of a change in attitudes in Britain’s support for Ukraine.”.

In the coming days, training of the Ukrainian military in the management of these tanks and self-propelled guns will begin.

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AS-90 is a 155 mm self-propelled artillery mount manufactured by the military-industrial complex of the United Kingdom. In 1999 and during 2008-2009, they underwent modernization, during which the self-propelled guns were equipped with improved electronic systems and 52 caliber barrels to increase the range of fire.

The crew of these self-propelled guns consists of five people. Their maximum range: 24.9 km (barrel 39 caliber), 30 km (52 \u200b\u200bcaliber) with standard ammunition. They have three firing modes: 3 rounds per 10 seconds (burst), 6 rounds per 3 minutes (fast pace), 2 rounds per minute (steady pace).

Recall that Ukraine is also awaiting the decision of the German government on the supply of Leopard 2 tanks.. It should be finalized next week..