What Is a Javelin and How Does It Work?

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Mark had applied to be part of the ucranian n legion from the united states. He interviewed onzoom with ukranian officials who agreed with him, this guy seems useful. So his first stop was poland he volunteered as a combat medic there. It's another skill that mark has. He also did some work in ukrane, driving an ambulance over the border. But when you know a lot, you get asked to do a lot. That's war.

The US is spending billions to arm Ukraine against Russian invaders. But without the proper training or supplies, Javelin missiles can only do so much.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.

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