In July, we wrote that Slovakia plans to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. It has now become known
When to expect
According to local media, deliveries will begin inSeptember. The number of aircraft has not yet been announced, but it is known that Slovakia now has about 12 fighters. By the way, in addition to MiG-29 aircraft, Slovakia also promised to transfer T-72M tanks to Ukraine, although it is possible that they are already in Ukraine.
BREAKING:
Slovakia has announced that they will ground their MiG-29 fighter jets next month and donate them to Ukraine.
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— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) August 13, 2022
For those who are not in the know
MiG-29 is a multi-role Soviet fighterfourth generation. It was the main multi-role fighter of the Warsaw Pact countries and the USSR during the 80s of the XX century. Now the MiG-29 is in service with many countries around the world, including Ukraine. It has more than 15 modifications.
Source: @visegrad24