Ukraine accuses Russia of disseminating fake news about defective Javelins
A fake letter from the Design Bureau Luch addressed to National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov appeared on the Internet stating that the American Javelin anti-tank missile systems received by Ukraine were of poor quality.
The letter states that a failure in the performance of Javelin was recorded because of problems with the main propulsion engine. The manufacturer’s specifics indicated that the engine’s lifespan had run out but it was extended by special decision before deliveries to Ukraine. The letter also suggested that the Armed Forces of Ukraine adopt the Ukrainian-made Stugna-P portable anti-tank guided missile launcher because they “outperform the American counterpart.”
The press service of the NSDC stated that the letter was fabricated by Russian Special Services in order to compromise military and technical cooperation between Ukraine and the USA before the meeting of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"The office of the NSDC has never received any letter with such content and the State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch has never signed it. This letter is an attempt by Russian Special Services to disrupt military and technical cooperation between Ukraine and its strategic partners,” the press service stated.
The Stugna-P missile launcher was developed by the Design Bureau Luch in 2010. A basic version includes
At the end of April in 2018, the USA delivered Javelins to Ukraine.