Kyiv: In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Germany on Saturday announced to give 500 surface-to-air Stinger missiles to Ukraine. Now America is also going to give such missiles to Ukraine. The United States on Friday approved direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine for the first time. It is not yet decided when the US will give Stinger missiles to Ukraine. But American officials say that the U.S. Currently working on logistics of shipment.
Germany’s chancellor’s office announced on Saturday evening that it would send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine “as soon as possible”. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement that Russia’s attack on Ukraine marks a turning point. It threatens our entire post-war system. In such a situation, it is our duty to help Ukraine to defend Vladimir Putin’s invading army to the best of his ability.
This news comes after some time ago Germany’s Ministry of Economics and Climate said in a statement on Saturday evening that Germany is allowing the Netherlands to send 400 German-made anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. The government has also approved the sending of nine D-30 howitzers and ammunition consignments from Estonia.
What is Stinger Missile?
The Stinger missile was developed by American defense scientists in 1980. The 35-pound Stinger missile, which is fired on the shoulder, has an infrared sensor that detects any plane by its heat. The missile, about 5 feet long, travels at twice the speed of sound and destroys its target.
This missile can prove to be fatal for aircraft flying at high speed at an altitude of less than 4500 feet. The US first used the Stinger missile on foreign soil in Afghanistan. According to a report, the US started giving Stinger missiles to the fighters of Afghanistan in 1986 and it is said that then the US had given a total of about 2500 Stinger missiles.
How does the Stinger missile work?
A Stinger missile is a “heat seeker” missile, which is used to destroy the heat emitted from helicopters and fighter aircraft by chasing them. After the arrival of the Stinger missile in Afghanistan, Russia had to change its strategy, under which helicopters and Russian aircraft were strengthened to fly at a safe height of more than 20 thousand feet.
Many countries have sent military aid to Ukraine
Russia has 4,173 aircraft and 1,543 combat helicopters, while Ukraine has only 318 aircraft and 122 combat helicopters. If Ukraine gets the support of Stinger missiles, then it will be able to give a befitting reply to the Russian airstrike. US President Joe Biden has announced the release of $ 350 million in military aid to Ukraine
