A Russian tank was destroyed by the Ukrainian army using a weapon provided by the United States, Ukrainian authorities have said.
This footage, posted on social media by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, shows a tank being hit and bursting into flames.
“A job well done!” the Ministry of Defence said.
The weapon used was reportedly a javelin.
According to the United Stated embassy in Ukraine, the US has supplied 26,500 javelins to Ukraine amongst other military aid such as howitzers and body armour.
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