Russia: Home team secures top spot at Tank Biathlon 2015 finals

Host nation Russia's national team beat some of the world's best in the finals of the World Championship Tank Biathlon 2015 in Alabino, Saturday, battling it out for an explosive victory. The competition consisted of several trials of tank know-how, including driving, racing and shooting, with the teams using various vehicles throughout the contest. The Russians rolled into victory in a T-72B3 tank, beating China, Kazakhstan, and Serbia to take the title. The Kazakh and Serbian teams also used T-72B3 tanks while China used their own Type 96A tank. Altogether 39 crews from 13 countries have taken part in the biathlon contest, lasting 15 days. An awards ceremony is due to take place later, with the winning team taking home a Russian T-90 tank.