The exercise of Ukrainian pilots at the US Air Force base in Arizona is not training to fly the F-16, but an assessment of the possibilities of using American precision-guided missiles on MiG warplanes, said John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the White House National Security Council. It has been reported “CNN” (CNN).
“This is not a training, but an assessment of how they can use certain American weapons on their fighters, namely MiGs. It’s about a certain type of precision-guided missile we gave them,” Kirby explained.
According to him, the exercise is now evaluating how Ukrainian pilots can cope with the missions and fire their weapons systems.
before in Germany reached 70 Ukrainian soldiers for training in using Patriot air defense systems.
The special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine continues. It was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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