Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague

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The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells.

Russian military equipment captured by the Ukrainian armed forces has gone on display in the Czech capital, Prague.

"Russian propaganda likes to scare people that their tanks could reach Prague, Berlin or Paris. Ukrainians demonstrate - only in the form of scrap," he said. "But we also want to show how Czech weapons are being used," she went on, adding that a similar exhibition was being launched in Warsaw, with others planned for Germany and the Netherlands.

"I bow before the incredible solidarity Czechs have shown Ukrainian refugees. What you have done not only here in Prague but across the country is an example to Europe," she added. The Czech government, meanwhile, has been one of Ukraine's earliest - and most muscular - supporters.The Czech Republic was the first country to send tanks to Ukraine: T-72 main battle tanks from the Czech Army's active reserves. It has since sent more heavy weapons, including Mi-24 helicopters.

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