With small, portable weapons, Ukraine’s fighters keep Russia at bay

By Greg Myre

A Ukrainian soldier fires a U.S.-made Javelin missiles during a training exercise in January. The Ukrainians have used the Javelins to repeatedly take out Russian tanks and other armored vehicles.

Ukraine is outgunned by Russia, but is making the most of its mobile weapons that allow Ukrainian troops to be more nimble. Some of the most important weapons are from the United States.

(Image credit: Ukrainian Defense Ministry via AP)

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