The British-made weapon helping Ukraine repel Russia

Anti-tank missile system provided by UK has ‘cult status’ among Ukrainian troops

A Ukrainian soldier poses with an NLAW next to a destroyed Russian tank
A Ukrainian soldier poses with an NLAW next to a destroyed Russian tank
(Image credit: Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainian soldiers have taken to shouting “God save the Queen” when firing anti-tank weapons provided by the UK that have proven pivotal in the defence of their country.

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