Ukraine News
January 14, 2023

Britain Will Transfer 12 Challenger 2 Tanks To Ukraine, First 4 Immediately – Media

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has approved a plan to send 12 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, the first units of the armored vehicles should be transferred immediately. This was reported by the British tabloid The Sun.

According to a Downing Street source, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the plan to transfer tanks, saying that he “wants our action to speak louder than words.”

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“A group of four Challenger 2 tanks will be delivered to eastern Europe immediately, with a further eight following shortly afterwards,” the publication said.

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“Both the PM and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace have decided to send the full squadron following intense lobbying from Mr Zelenskyy,” it was reported.