British Challenger 2 tanks to arrive in Ukraine by summer - Defense Minister Wallace

This was stated by British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, Sky News reports.

He recalled that the government had agreed to send 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.

When asked in the House of Commons when they would arrive in Ukraine, Wallace said: "It'll be this side of the summer, or May - it'll be probably towards Easter time."

He explained that for security reasons he could not announce a schedule for training the Ukrainian military on using the tanks. The minister noted that the soldiers will first be taught how to operate a tank individually, and then instructors will move on to teaching them how to fight in formation.

This year Britain will celebrate Easter on April 9.

• On January 29, the Ukrainian military arrived in the UK for training on Challenger 2 tanks.

• On January 26, British Defense Procurement Minister Alex Chalk said that the country plans to supply Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine in late March.