Video: British Brimstone missiles appear to destroy Russian tanks in Ukraine

British Brimstone missiles operated by Ukrainians appear to destroy two Russian tanks in footage released by the Ukrainian Military.

The footage claims to show the UK-supplied Brimstone missiles in use against two Russian forces vehicles – named as tanks – deep behind the frontlines in the east.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed in April that the Brimstone missiles sent by the UK to Ukraine "will be used over the ground". 

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Watch: The UK Brimstone missile explained.

Defence Minister James Heappey confirmed in April that the UK would be providing Brimstone missiles to Ukraine.

Defence analyst Paul Beaver told Forces News Brimstone missiles can be "very effective" fired from land.