Ukraine news latest: ‘Putin’s brutality’ leaves 7,000 civilians dead as UK pledges to send tanks in bid to end invasion

BRITAIN has confirmed its plans to send a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine today. Speaking in the House of Commons, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced the plans that see Britain become the first major western power to supply Ukraine with tanks. Mr Wallace told MPs: “Today, I can announce the most significant package of combat power to date to accelerate Ukrainian success. This includes a squadron of Challenge 2 tanks with armoured recovery and repair vehicles. “President Putin cannot win, but he’s equally certain he can continue inflicting this wanton violence and human suffering until his forces are ejected from their defensive positions and expelled from the country.” This comes as the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights announced civilian casualties as a result of Putin’s bloodthirsty war have surpassed 7,000. Read our Ukraine war blog below for the latest news…