Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania stand united of their dedication to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in face of continued Russian aggression. The Baltic States will proceed supporting Ukraine not solely in diplomatic and political methods, but in addition in strengthening Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself. In gentle of Russia’s improve in navy strain in and round Ukraine, the Baltic States have determined to reply Ukrainian wants and to supply extra defence associated help. This support will additional improve Ukraine’s functionality to defend its territory and inhabitants in case of a doable Russian aggression.

Latvia and Lithuania will present Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and adjoining tools to bolster Ukraine’s defensive navy capabilities. Latvia will even ship to Ukraine particular person tools and navy meals ready-to-eat. Estonia will present Javelin anti-armour missiles. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and their allies are working collectively expeditiously handy over the safety help to Ukraine. The Baltic States sincerely hope that Ukraine will face no want to make use of this tools and name on Russian Federation to grab its aggressive and irresponsible habits.

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Lithuanian Motorised Infantry Brigade “Geležinis Vilkas” Air Defence Battery Stinger FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable air-defense system (Picture by Ministry of Nationwide Defence Republic of Lithuania)

The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). It’s principally manufactured by Raytheon Missile Methods and is produced below license by EADS in Germany and by ROKETSAN in Turkey, with 70,000 missiles produced. Mild to hold and straightforward to function, the FIM-92 Stinger is a passive surface-to-air missile that may be shoulder-fired by a single operator. The missile is 5.0 ft (1.52 m) lengthy and a couple of.8 in (70 mm) in diameter with 3.9 in (100 mm) fins. The missile itself weighs 22 lb (10.1 kg), whereas the missile with its launch tube and integral sight.

The FGM-148 Javelin is an American man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile fielded to interchange the M47 Dragon anti-tank missile in US service. The Javelin’s HEAT warhead is able to defeating trendy tanks by attacking them from above the place their armor is thinnest, and can be helpful towards fortifications in a direct assault flight. On October 3 2019, The U.S. State Division has made a dedication approving a doable International Army Sale to Ukraine for 100 fifty (150) Javelin missiles. On February 15 2020, america delivered 128 anti-tank Raytheon Javelin missiles to the Estonian Ministry of Protection and Estonian Protection Forces.

Ukraine Armed Forces Get New Batch of FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Missiles
Greater than $60 million value of Javelin methods, ammunition and first-aid package goes to Ukraine as a part of the U.S. safety support program with the nation (Picture by U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine)