Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has offered to transfer captured Russian-made weapons to Ukraine.

This information was shared on the official Facebook page of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel.

It is reported that this concerns weapons that were seized in Lebanon and elsewhere from Israeli enemies.

“It is noted that this initiative is an important step in recognizing the common threats faced by both countries. The Ukrainian side expressed hope for a positive resolution of this issue,” the statement reads.

The post referenced a meeting between the Ukrainian ambassador and Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister. During the discussion, they addressed shared challenges, including military cooperation between Iran and Russia, which threatens the national security of both Ukraine and Israel.

The Ukrainian ambassador emphasized that successful counteraction to this threat is in the common interest of both countries.

Trophy Russian weapons

In early November, Militarnyi reported that the Israeli Defense Forces were considering forming new anti-tank units equipped with weapons captured from Hezbollah.

This decision was considered against the backdrop of a large number of anti-tank weapons captured during the operation in southern Lebanon, including Soviet and Russian-made ones.

Initially, it was planned to be utilized, but then it was taken to Israel.

From the very beginning of the operation in Lebanon, Israeli troops captured large warehouses of the Hezbollah terrorist group, which were filled with weapons, including those made in Russia.

Among the samples were 9M131FM (thermobaric) and 9M131M missiles of the Metis-M anti-tank missile system.

In addition, the 9K32M Strela-2 portable anti-aircraft missile system and RPG-29 Vampire and RPG-27 Tavolga rocket-propelled grenade launchers were shown.

Missiles for 9K135 Kornet anti-tank missile systems, Iranian Almas, RPG-7 infantry grenade launchers, grenades, and a large number of small arms and ammunition were also seized.