Saturday, January 14, 2023

UK To Send 14 Challenger 2 Tanks To Ukraine

 

Euronews/Reuters: Britain to send 14 of its main battle tanks, more weaponry to Ukraine 

LONDON -Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said late on Saturday that Britain would send 14 of its main battle tanks along with additional artillery support to Ukraine, disregarding criticism from the Russian Embassy in London. 

A squadron of 14 Challenger 2 tanks will go into the country in the coming weeks and around 30 self-propelled AS90 guns, operated by five gunners, are expected to follow, the British prime minister’s office said in a statement. 

The UK will also begin training Ukrainian forces to use the tanks and guns in the coming days.  

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WNU Editor: Russia warns it will intensify the war .... British Decision to Send Heavy Tanks to Ukraine Prompts Russian Warning (AFP).  

Update: 14 tanks are not going to make a difference. But if it gives the push for other European countries to send tanks, it may .... The UK says sending Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine is a potential 'game changer' in the war. This is how they could impact the conflict. (Insider). 

UK To Send 14 Challenger 2 Tanks To Ukraine 

Sunak confirms UK will send tanks to Ukraine ‘to push Russian troops back’ -- The Guardian  

UK agrees to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine -- Politico  

Britain Announces It Will Send Tanks To Ukraine -- RFE  

Britain to give Ukraine heavy tanks, as German ‘Leos’ are on hold -- Defense News 

UK commits to sending Ukraine Challenger 2 tanks, going further than Biden admin -- FOX News

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