War in the Russian Federation: British Tanks Challenger 2 attacked Russians in Kursk region - Sky News
In turn, the Britain's defense department refused to comment on operational details, but noted that no changes in politics had taken place. The same data is also not commented in the Armed Forces. "There have been no changes in the government of the UK government, according to Article 51 of the UN Statute, Ukraine has a clear right to self -defense against illegal attacks in Russia, which does not exclude operations within Russia," the Ministry of Defense spokesman said.
According to him, equipment and weapons should be used in accordance with international law. London confirmed that Kiev can use British weapons in the Russian Federation. According to media sources, it is also about Challenger 2 tanks, which were used during the offensive in the Kursk region, which began on August 6. It is unknown how and when the Armed Forces deployed British tanks in Russia, also does not have information about the number of tanks that could be used.
The fighters of the 82nd Airborne Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been operating British combat tanks since 2023. It is confirmed that the brigade unit is involved in the Kursk Operation. The media recalled that in January 2023, Britain agreed to provide Ukraine with 14 challenger tanks 2. Challenger 2 - this is the main combat so -generation of the UK Land Forces. He has been in the armament of the United Kingdom since 1994. The tank is equipped with a 120-mm rifle l30a1 and 7.