After NATO member Poland, Slovakia responded to Ukraine’s demand for warplanes against Russia.
In the statement made by the Slovak Ministry of Defense, it was recorded that 4 of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine were delivered. Announcing that the planes were shipped to Ukraine by Ukrainian pilots, the Ministry said, “The first 4 MiG-29 fighter jets were safely delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The remaining planes will be delivered to Ukraine in the coming weeks.” used the phrases.
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger, in a post on his social media account on March 17, announced that the Slovak government approved the sending of 13 Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Heger said: “Promises must be kept. When Zelensky asked for more weapons, including warplanes, I said we would do our best. I am glad that others are doing the same. Military aid, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself and all of Europe against Russia.” for.” he said.
MOST WESTERN COUNTRIES ARE NOT LIKELY TO PROVIDE fighter jets to KIEV
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has previously emphasized that his country needs warplanes to effectively counter the Russian invasion. Britain and the United States, on the other hand, refused to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Most Western countries are wary of sending fighter jets to Kiev, fearing that the conflict could push it beyond Ukraine’s borders. (UAV)