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British Challenger 2 tanks were used during AFU operation in Kursk Oblast –  media

British Challenger 2 tanks were used during AFU operation in Kursk Oblast –  media

British Challenger 2 tanks were probably used during the operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk Oblast of russia.

This is reported by The Guardian.

Thus, according to the British publication PA Media, British Challenger 2 tanks were probably used during an unexpected operation of the Armed Forces in the Kursk Oblast.

It is said that a British source told the agency that the battle tanks were deployed by Ukrainian forces, which was first reported by the Sky News channel.

In particular, the source reported that these were Challenger 2 tanks and indicated that they were used during the Ukrainian operation that began on August 6.

Details of how and when Ukrainian troops deployed tanks in russia's Kursk Oblast were not clear. As well as the number of tanks that could have been involved.

However, Sky News notes, the powerful 82nd Air Assault Brigade is a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that has been operating British main battle tanks since last year. It has been confirmed that units of this brigade took part in the operation in the Kursk Oblast.

Ukraine's operation raised concerns about a broader escalation of tensions between russia and the West. But the Ministry of Defense said that Ukraine has a clear right to use weapons provided by the United Kingdom for self-defense, and this does not exclude conducting operations on the territory of russia.

Recall that the British Ministry of Defence noted that there is one exception.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, in the meantime, Ukraine created the first military commandant’s office in the Kursk Oblast of the russian federation. The Armed Forces advanced 35 km deep and took control of 82 settlements.