Trophies: US weaponry captured by Russians after it was handed over to Ukraine

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Important Takeaways:

  • Russia captures US weaponry handed to Ukraine in nightmare blow for Joe Biden
  • Russia has released images of US and German-made heavy artillery seized on the frontline in Ukraine – describing the vehicles as “trophies”.
  • In a taunt to Kyiv’s allies in the West, the Russian defense ministry detailed how the equipment – Leopard 2 tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles – was captured during a battle in the Zaporizhzhia region.
  • Alongside a short clip, the ministry said in a statement: “Leopard tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. These are our trophies.
  • “Equipment of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Zaporizhzhia region.”
  • It comes less than a fortnight after President Biden announced a new $300m military aid package to Ukraine, which includes sophisticated weaponry such as drones to allow strikes from range.

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