The Armed Forces of Ukraine actively uses foreign weapons to counter Russian aggression, including the Mistral portable anti-aircraft missile system. Military training photos were published by 3 separate tank brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Norway has previously announced its intention to transfer Mistral MANPADS to Ukraine.

In April, Norway decided to send about 100 complexes to Ukraine. However, it is not clear from the message whether it is the number of launchers or the total number of anti-aircraft missiles transmitted along with the launchers. After receiving the Mistral portable anti-aircraft missile systems, the Armed Forces of Ukraine began to create mobile air defense teams.

The Mistral is a portable anti-aircraft missile system designed to hit low-altitude targets such as helicopters and airplanes. MANPADS includes a missile in an airtight transport – launch container, a tripod with sights, the “own” system and a power supply.

Short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles are equipped with an infrared homing head, which allows you to hit air targets with a thermal signature. During development, the rocket was subject to the following requirements: a single rocket for all options, independence of the launch method and minimal maintenance. This complex is actively exported and is in service with the ground forces and fleets of 25 countries in various modifications. Source