Ukrainian Soldiers Arrive in the UK to get a Training for the War Against Russia

Ukrainian soldiers have landed in the UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against their Russian invaders.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) shared photographs of soldiers from the war-torn nation exiting an RAF plane today to announce the arrivals.

The troops will begin training on Monday, the Government said.

The MoD tweet continued: 'The UK will provide Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine alongside global partner nations - demonstrating the strength of support for Ukraine, internationally.'

On Thursday, defence minister Alex Chalk told the House of Commons the UK would begin teaching Ukrainian soldiers how to use and fix the tanks 'next week, on Monday'.

He said the 'intention' is for the Challenger 2s to arrive in Ukraine 'at the end of March'.

Before then, Mr Chalk said there will be a 'really significant programme of training, not just for the tank crews who are to operate this vehicle but also for those who will be charged with maintaining it'.