Estonia delivers Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine

Estonia delivered US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine on February 18, the Estonian defense ministry said, Report informs referring to Reuters.

"At the moment, these missiles are more useful for Estonia's security in defense of Ukraine rather than at a live-fire exercise on an Estonian training area," Lieutenant General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, said in a statement.

"This is a small step by Estonia in support of Ukraine, but it is a real and tangible contribution to defense against Russian aggression."

The shoulder-operated medium-range missiles guide themselves after launching, allowing the shooter to take cover, according to the ministry.

NATO members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said on January 21 they will provide Ukraine with US-made anti-armor and anti-aircraft missiles, days after receiving clearance from the US State Department to send US-made missiles and other weapons there.