Ukrainian Tank Crews Feigning Damage To Avoid Fighting Russians – Der Spiegel

Der Spiegel magazine reported that Ukrainian tank crews are feigning damage to avoid engaging in combat with Russian forces.

FILE PHOTO. Ukrainian military personnel receive armoured manoeuvre training on German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks at the Spanish army's training centre of San Gregorio in Zaragoza. ©  OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP

Ukrainian tank crews have been faking malfunctions on their tanks to justify not going into combat against Russian forces, fellow soldiers operating German Leopar...

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