UK confirms Challenger 2 tank's destruction

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed on Wednesday that a UK Challenger 2 battle tank had been destroyed by Russian forces in the military operation zone, adding that London is not going to send a new tank as a replacement, Report informs via Sputnik News.

"I can confirm, that is correct. It may be the first loss as far as we are aware," Shapps told media.

When asked if London will send a replacement, the minister answered in the negative.