Ukraine receiving Harpoon anti-ship missiles for defense in Black Sea

Ukraine is receiving Harpoon anti-ship missiles and land-based launchers to defend itself against the Russian aggressor in the Black Sea.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"Ukraine is receiving ground-based launchers and a corresponding number of Harpoon anti-ship missiles. The latest weapons are being provided by Denmark, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Other countries will join this process," the statement said.

According to the ministry, these missiles will defend Ukraine from the hostile Russian naval component in the Black Sea.