In a statement, the British prime minister's office said that a squadron of 14 Challenger 2 tanks would arrive in the country in the coming weeks, followed by around 30 self-propelled AS90 guns operated by five gunners. “Tanks might well be part of that, and where they come from … which allies provide them, is something that, of course, we’re working in coordination with each other,” Cleverly said, following a meeting with his German counterpart.Britain would send 14 main battle tanks and additional artillery support to Ukraine, despite criticism from the Russian Embassy in London, according to the office of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement on late Saturday. “We will continue to build on recent donations with training and further gifting of equipment,” a ministry spokesperson said.īritain has committed to match or exceed last year’s 2.3 billion pounds ($2.8 billion) in military aid for Ukraine.įoreign minister James Cleverly said last week Britain would continue working with Western allies to ensure Ukraine receives the military support it needs. It has been deployed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Iraq, according to the British army.īritain’s Ministry of Defence did not comment specifically on possible supplies of tanks to Ukraine, but pointed to its supply of over 200 armoured vehicles and other equipment including air defence missiles and anti-tank weapons to date. The Challenger 2 is a battle tank designed to attack other tanks, and has been in service with the British army since 1994. Sky cited one unnamed source saying Britain could offer around 10 Challenger 2 tanks. Supplying tanks would represent a significant step-up in Western support to Ukraine, but the British government has not yet taken a final decision on the matter, the report added. LONDON -Britain is considering supplying Ukraine with tanks for the first time to help the country fight Russian forces, Sky News reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources.ĭiscussions have been taking place “for a few weeks” about delivering the British Army’s Challenger 2 main battle tank to Ukraine, Sky said, quoting a Western source with knowledge of the conversations.
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