A defence source tells Sky News the tank was destroyed on Monday, and all crew members survived, adding it is thought to be the first of its kind to be disabled on the battlefield.
0:51Russian forces have destroyed a British-made tank on the battlefield in Ukraine, Kremlin officials have said.
Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official, said the vehicle was being used by Ukraine's 82nd brigade and was heading for Crimea.Mr Rogov's assertions have not been verified by Sky News.
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