When the javelins were sent over to ukraine, they were sent with the assumption that they would be powered exclusively by these non rechargeable batteries. Once the battery runs dead, the weapon doesn't work any more. I myself think that there was a failure of imagination somewhere along the way.
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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