Ukraine: Preventing Russia’s Urban Advance:
-Acquiring a large number of anti-tank missiles-
March 16, 2022
State-of-the-art anti-tank weapons:
A large number of anti-tank missiles are one of the obstacles to Russia’s urban march.
If the ceasefire is not realized, the tragedy of the Syrian civil war may come back.
Military analyst:
Anti-tank missiles sent to Ukraine in large numbers from various countries.
This could change the course of the war with missiles.
State-of-the-art anti-tank missiles:
The amount of state-of-the-art anti-tank missiles sent to Ukraine in the last few weeks has been staggering.
In the major modern wars, the Ukrainian army gained unprecedented scale.
UK
Announced that it has sent 3615 next-generation light anti-tank (NLAW) missiles to Ukraine.
Germany
Provide 1000 anti-tank weapons.
Norway
2000 anti-tank weapons will be provided.
Sweden
Provide 5000 anti-tank weapons.
USA
Providing the portable anti-tank missile “Javelin” to Ukraine.
The quantity is not disclosed.
Other countries
Other countries are sending similar weapons.
Many are not state-of-the-art, but are a significant threat to the Russian military.
US think tank
Jamestown Foundation
Pavel Fergenhower (Moscow)
It is clear that even the latest Russian tanks are vulnerable to Javelin.
Javelin and NLAW
Attack from above, where the tank’s armor is weakest.
The missile itself has the ability to track the target.
University of London
King’s College School of War
Professor Emeritus Lawrence Freedman
It is worth noting that there is no full-scale advance to major Russian cities.
Russian military seniors
In the urban warfare prepared by the Ukrainian side,
concerned about forcing troops.
–Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.co.jp/news/articles/2022-03-15/R8SGLUT0G1L101