This footage, provided by a member of the Ukrainian military (unit not disclosed) shows a Ukrainian armed with an FGM-148, which he fires at a distant Russian target. The cameraman captures the launch as well as the full flight of the missile.

Although I can't discern the target from this video (good on ya if you can), it does give some example of the range at which a Javelin can strike. The Javelin is, of course, an iconic piece of equipment to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, spawning myriad memes and cultural references. The Javelin's fandom is not undeserved; the Pentagon claims that of the first 112 FGM-148s sent to Ukraine, 100 hit their targets. That's a pretty impressive ratio.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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