In the war against the Russian invasion, Ukraine received assistance from several foreign countries in the form of lethal weapons. Here are 5 of them that we quoted from the Daily Mail:
1. Javelin missiles
The United States delivered about 300 Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine and there were also donations from Estonia and Britain. As the name implies, this missile is primarily used to destroy enemy tanks.
The Javelin weapon system can be mounted on a tactical vehicle or simply carried. When fired, the missile will shoot upwards, then plunge into the upper tank where the material is most vulnerable.
2. Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon
This Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon is made in England and Sweden, its use is also to destroy tanks like the Javelin mission. Britain has sent at least 2,000 units to Ukraine.
This Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon is lighter than the Javelin but no less devastating. It can fire effectively at stationary or moving targets up to 600 meters away.
3. Stringer Missiles
Latvia and Lithuania are known to have delivered these Stringer missiles. These missiles can be carried and use infrared technology to hit flying targets, especially fighter planes or helicopters.
The Stringer missile was first developed in the United States in the 1980s and is currently used by militaries in 18 countries. The missile with the launch system weighs approximately 15.2 kilograms.
4. Drone Bayraktar TB2
The Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish-made combat drone with a price tag of around USD 5 million. Some of these drones are already being operated by Ukraine to shoot down Russian convoys, and Russia also claims to have downed several of them.
The Bayraktar TB2 can fly 24 hours day and night at a maximum altitude of about 7,000 meters. In addition to targeting tanks, it can also be used to destroy buildings such as bunkers.
5. 152mm . Artillery Cannon
The Czech Republic is known to have sent several units of 152mm artillery guns to help Ukraine. This weapon is designed to fire from a distance and support infantry teams to ward off enemies.
The weapons sent by the Czech Republic can fire deadly projectiles up to 40 kilometers and are widely relied on in conflicts in this modern era.