In Ukraine, they are focused on the F-16, but do not eliminate the supply of other fighters in the future, said Ilya Yevlash.
The French Mirage 2000 multi-role fighter, which Ukraine will receive, is effective, but now the priority is to supply F-16s. The Speaker of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ilya Yevlash said this at a telethon on Friday, June 7.
According to him, the military has not yet commented on the statements of foreign leaders, but is waiting for statements to emerge from the highest political leadership of Ukraine.
“We use the forces and means we have, however, now we are counting, of course, on the F-16, this is our main aircraft, which will soon arrive in Ukraine and will be able to effectively carry out combat missions. , ” he said.
Yevlash added that Ukraine does not rule out the supply of other fighters in the future.
“Like all modern aircraft, the Mirage 2000 can effectively carry out assigned combat missions. These can be air and ground strikes, but the F-16 remains a priority,” he clarified.
Let’s remember that on June 6, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the transfer of Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine According to him, a pilot training program will be provided. However, he did not name the exact number of Mirage 2000 that Ukraine might receive.
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Source: korrespondent
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