The Armed Forces of Ukraine are effectively using Javelin anti-tank missiles to destroy Russian armored vehicles.

The Militarnyi informs about it.

The Ukrainian soldiers has set a record for the effectiveness of the use of anti-tank systems Javelin, UNIAN reports with reference to the U.S. Department of Defense.

“112 shots – 100 accurate hits on target,” the statement said.

Javelin anti-tank missile system is a third-generation anti-tank missile system belonging to the class of “shot and forget” systems, which since 1990 is in the armed forces of the United States and several other countries. It is designed to destroy armored vehicles.

It can also hit air targets (helicopters, UAVs) while flying at low altitudes.

Instructions for the operation of Javelin and NLAW portable anti-tank missile systems.

Earlier in the American media it was reported that the Ukrainian army has already received from the Western Allies almost 20 thousand anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles.

It is about 17,000 anti-tank weapons and 2,000 missiles for portable anti-aircraft missile systems Stinger.