The delivery of Challenger 2 tanks, which will be handed over to Ukraine by Great Britain as part of military aid, is expected by the summer.

 This was announced by British Defense Minister Ben Wallace, Sky News reports.

 "This (supply to Ukraine, - ed.) will be before the beginning of summer or in May. Probably closer to Easter," he said.

 At the same time, the minister added that for security reasons, he could not announce the training schedule of Ukrainian troops in the use of tanks, saying that the training would begin with training in individual machine control, and then move on to fighting in formation.

 It should be noted that in Britain this year Easter will be celebrated on April 9.

 We will remind, earlier in Britain they said that Ukraine will be able to receive Challenger 2 tanks at the end of March.

 On January 14, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak officially confirmed in a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky that he will provide Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks, as well as additional artillery systems.