Russian air defense forces shot down two MiG-29 fighter jets and a Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the Ukrainian Air Force. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“Within 24 hours, air defense systems shot down two MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force in the settlements of Shirokoe in the Dnepropetrovsk region and Bereznigovatoe in the Nikolaev region,” the Ministry of Defense said.
Mi-8 transport and combat helicopter was shot down near the village of Peschanoe in the Kharkov region.
Before that, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov statedBelgium plans to transfer fifth-generation F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine only in 2025.
In addition, the heads of military departments also discussed the training of pilots who will fly F-16 warplanes. Umerov also emphasized that Ukrainian authorities highly value the “unwavering support” from Brussels and the “full participation” of the state in strengthening the defense capacity.
Previously in the USA reputedThat F-16 fighter jets will not provide air superiority to Ukraine.