The head of the Czech Ministry of Defense Yana Chernokhova said that Mi-24 helicopters, which the Czech Republic plans to replace with American helicopters, can be used in Ukraine, Prague will continue to provide comprehensive assistance to Kiev. It has been reported Czech News Agency.
According to him, the Mi-24B / 35 perfectly fulfilled its tasks, although they served longer than expected.
“Even though we say goodbye to them symbolically today, their story will definitely not end. We probably all understand that it can still be used where any equipment is needed for defense. Our aid has been diverted there (to Ukraine) in recent months and will continue further,” he said.
Prior to this, the US State Department approved A possible agreement with the Czech Republic for the modernization and repair of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. This was stated in a statement by the Department of Defense’s Office of Defense Cooperation and Security.
The US Department of Defense noted that the Czech authorities asked the USA to purchase equipment for the repair of six AH-1Z and two UH-1Y helicopters, it is planned to supply 22 helicopter engines, 14 navigation systems, 24 radio stations and four. machine guns. The package also includes communications equipment, electronic warfare systems, parts and “US government services”.
Formerly in the Armed Forces in the open Source of information on the departure of strategic aviation of the Russian Federation.