Challenger 2 tanks to defend Ukraine’s sovereign territory next month – Sunak

The relevant statement was made by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“The path from Ukraine to the UK has been well trodden over the past six months, with 10,000 of your soldiers making the journey for military training, and more arriving every week. And just a few days ago, dozens arrived to learn how to operate our Challenger 2 tanks. I am told they are already mastering the art of driving these sophisticated 62-ton weapons, which will soon be making a difference on the battlefields of your country,” Sunak told.

According to Sunak, the United Kingdom will always be by the side of Ukrainians, its “staunch and unwavering friends”.

“We both know the people of Ukraine’s incredible strength and inspiring bravery will ultimately defeat tyranny. That is why we are training and arming them with the equipment they need to push back Russian forces,” Sunak noted.

In his words, the United Kingdom is accelerating the delivery of its equipment, and the equipment of allies, to ensure it reaches Ukraine’s frontline in the coming days and weeks, not months or years.

“The Ukrainian crews who arrived last week will be using Challenger 2 tanks to defend Ukraine’s sovereign territory next month,” Sunak stressed.

Additionally, the United Kingdom will expand its training programme for the Ukrainian military. As part of this program, a total of 10,000 troops have been trained in the last six months.

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