Vučić inspected the Kornet ATGM system purchased from Russia – International panorama
BELGRADE, January 3. / TASS /. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic examined the Kornet anti-tank missile systems (ATGM) purchased in Russia. The presentation took place on Monday in the city of Pancevo on the basis of the elite 72nd Special Operations Brigade. The broadcast of the inspection of the “Cornets” by the Serbian leader, as well as the exercises of the commandos were conducted by the channel TV Pink…
The military reported to the president that the new weapon had been received by the unit and that it had been fully studied and mastered. When asked by Vucic why the “Cornets” are better than their competitors, the brigade officer explained that the “Cornets” have four times the firing range and three times the penetrating ability. The examination of the weapons ended with a report on “the acceptance of the Kornets into the armament of the 72nd Special Forces Brigade.”
After that, an exercise took place, according to the legend of which the special forces destroyed a terrorist group of 300 people using helicopters, armored cars, as well as new weapons systems, including the Cornet.
Earlier ATGM “Kornet” were delivered from Russia to Serbia. Vucic called the “Cornets” the best in the world. According to the Serbian leader, they are superior to the American Javelin complexes.
Earlier, Russia transferred 30 T-72MS tanks and 30 BRDM-2MS armored personnel carriers to Serbia. From 2018 to February 2020, Russia donated four Mi-35M helicopters, six MiG-29 fighters, 10 BRDM-2 helicopters, three Mi-17V-5 transport helicopters, as well as anti-aircraft missile and cannon systems to Serbia as military-technical assistance. ” Shell-C1 “.