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This week: win random loot drops from the Battle Flags Op, try out a returning map, discover a new Premium Soviet Tank Destroyer, six new Weekly Ops, and the commemorative Op for the Battle of Kursk continues.

Battle Flags: Fight to Earn Random Loot Drops!

Earn points to receive random loot drops full of awesome goodies during this new event, which is running until the end of July! You can repeat it as often as you like: it's easier to score points if you're using a Flag tank, and even easier if you're using the new Minuteman T29, Égalité AMX M4 mle. 49, or any Mercenary vehicle.

These Ops are available to Tier V-X vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

Battle Flags: Using Regular Non-Flag Tanks Battle Flags: Using Flag Vehicles Battle Flags: Using New Flag Tanks and Mercenary Vehicles Complete the following objectives to earn points. You will earn a random loot drop for every 30 points earned: Place as the top XP earner on your team: 5 points

Place in the top 2-3 XP earners on your team: 3 points

Place in the top 4-5 XP earners on your team: 1 point Reward: One of the following in a random loot drop... Small Repair Kit ( 2 )

) 20,000 Silver

x2 XP Boost ( 1 )

) 30,000 Silver

x3 XP Boost ( 1 )

) x3 XP Boost ( 2 ) The following vehicles can be used: T26E4 Freedom, Frostbite Grizzly M4, Tiger I Hammer, Stark Strv S1, Fatherland IS-3A, Cromwell Knight, FCM 50 t Liberté, Senshi STA-2, and the Žižka Škoda T 40. Complete the following objectives to earn points. You will earn a random loot drop for every 30 points earned: Place as the top XP earner on your team: 5 points

Place in the top 2-5 XP earners on your team: 3 points

Place in the top 6-10 XP earners on your team: 1 point Reward: One of the following in a random loot drop... Small Repair Kit ( 2 )

) 20,000 Silver

x2 XP Boost ( 1 )

) 30,000 Silver

x3 XP Boost ( 1 )

) x3 XP Boost ( 2 ) The following vehicles can be used: Minuteman T29, Égalité AMX M4 mle . 49, and Mercenary vehicles. Complete the following objectives to earn points. You will earn a random loot drop for every 15 points earned: Place as the top XP earner on your team: 10 points

Place in the top 2-5 XP earners on your team: 6 points

Place in the top 6-10 XP earners on your team: 2 points Reward: One of the following in a random loot drop... Small Repair Kit ( 2 )

) 20,000 Silver

x2 XP Boost ( 1 )

) 30,000 Silver

x3 XP Boost ( 1 )

) x3 XP Boost ( 2 )

Weekly Ops: Saving the Day

Every week, you can find a selection of brand new Ops to tackle in World of Tanks to help you earn rewards that include Silver, Consumables, Experience, and much more! To activate an Op, simply select the 'Ops' tab in World of Tanks: Mercenaries, and select the ones that catch your eye. From there, it's a case of fulfilling the Op's requirements and enjoying the rewards!

These Ops are available to Tier III-X vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

Explosive Damage Dealing Damage High 5! Leading The Charge Saving the Day Stay On Target Destroy three or more Heavy Tank in any number of battles. Reward: Manual Fire Extinguisher ( 1 ) Available three times per day. Damage three or more vehicles. Reward: +25%XP Available three times per day. Win five battles. Reward: 2,000XP Available once per day. Place in the top five XP earners on your team in a winning battle. Reward: +25%Silver Available three times per day. Does not combine with first win bonus. Earn a Defender Medal in a single battle. Reward: ​10,000Silver Available three times per day. Deal fifteen or more penetrating shots in a single battle. Reward: 500XP Available three times per day.

Returning Map: Pearl River Rain

Pack your umbrella, because this idyllic green vista has been hit by a refreshing deluge of rain! Pearl River Rain hides an intricate network of winding paths, nooks, and crannies where you can hide, keep a low profile, or approach the enemy base without being seen. Discover its strategic possibilities for yourself when it returns to the current rotation of maps on July 24!

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Deliver the Pain with the T-103

Looking for something big, strong, and amazingly powerful to add to your ranks? Look no further than the T-103, a Soviet Tank Destroyer available until August 7. A sniper supreme, the T-103 excels in long-range combat, with its 130mm gun packing a fearsome punch. It has great turret armor too: set it up in a hull-down position to become a near-invincible bunker, and bring the pain to your enemies! You can find out more about it, including detailed stats, in our dedicated article.

T-103 Ultimate T-103 Loaded T-103 Soviet Tier VIII T-103 Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer 30 Days of Premium

of Premium x3 XP Boost Ops ( 10 )

) x4 Crew XP Boost Ops ( 10 ) 13,000Gold 15% savings! Soviet Tier VIII T-103 Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer 3 Days of Premium

of Premium x3 XP Boost Ops ( 5 )

) x4 Crew XP Boost Ops ( 5 ) 11,250Gold 10% savings! Soviet Tier VIII T-103 Tank Destroyer 10,900Gold

Battle of Kursk

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, a major confrontation between the Soviet and German armies on the Eastern Front throughout July and August 1943. To commemorate the battle, you can earn x2 XP Boosts by using Soviet and German vehicles in a new Op before August 24!

These Ops are available to Tier V-X Soviet and German vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

Battle of Kursk Destroy 3 or more Soviet vehicles or German vehicles in any number of battles. Reward: x2 XP Boost ( 2 ) Available once per day.

Don't Miss Out!

We have some awesome Premium tanks on sale this month only, so make sure you don't miss any of them!