World Desk, AnyTV, Washington
Published by: Pranjul Srivastava
Updated Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:37 AM IST
Summary
The Javelin missile is so light that only a single soldier can carry and operate it. As soon as Russia learned that Ukraine had the Javelin missile, it withdrew its tanks.
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93 percent firepower
American journalist Jack Murphy, quoting a US official, has claimed that Ukrainian soldiers have US-supplied anti-tank missile Javelin. This missile is capable of hitting Russian tanks and armored vehicles. Jack Murphy claims that Ukraine has so far destroyed 280 Russian armored vehicles on the basis of this missile. Whereas, he has fired only 300 from these anti-tank missiles. That is, this missile works with 93 percent firepower.
Targets the weakest place
The Javelin missile, jointly developed by Rathom Missiles & Defense and Lockheed Martin, always hits the target from above. Indeed, any tank or armored vehicle is stronger on both sides. Instead, its upper part is weak. The missile has been designed with the same technology that it targets the weakest part of the tank and attacks it. It can also be fired directly if needed.
Only soldier can hit the target
The Javelin missile has been designed to be so light and effective in operation that it can be operated by a single soldier. A soldier can hit the target by keeping a small missile on his shoulder. According to American journalist Murphy, the first shipment of Javelin arrived in Ukraine in 2018. The deal was worth $75 million.
Russian tanks retreat due to missile
According to Jack Murphy, as soon as the Russian army learned that Ukraine had Javelin missiles, they retreated their tanks from the Donbass. In fact, after entering the urban areas, the Russian tanks came directly under the attack of the missiles and suffered heavy losses.