Live firing of American Javelin anti-tank missile systems took place in Donetsk region. These were the first shootings from this weapon in the Donbass.. The video was shown by the state TV channel "

After launch, the rocket can be guided to the target by itself.. Now in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine there are almost 100 launchers and about 500 missiles..

[quote type \u003d " Designed to destroy armored vehicles and low-flying low-speed targets (helicopters, UAVs, propeller-driven aircraft approaching landing). Is the first serial third-generation ATGM. The cost of one complex, complete with 6 missiles, ranges from 600 thousand dollars for the United States and allies and up to 1.4 million dollars for export.. [/ quote].

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Javelin restrain RF from further offensive in Donbass - Taylor.

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Note that the draft US budget for next year provides for a total amount of assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 756 million, including for the Javelins..