Poland transfers 10 Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters to Ukrainian Air Force
In March 2023, it became known that Poland would hand over Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. Most of the planes have already been delivered.
Here's What We Know
In early April we learned that the Ukrainian Air Force will receive 14 MiG-29 fighters. At that time, eight planes had already arrived in Ukraine. However, in mid-April Germany allowed Poland to hand over five more fighters.
Polish Defence Minister @mblaszczak during a visit in #Canada: Poland provided Ukraine with 10 MiG-29 fighter jets. cc @Poland_MOD @DefAeroNews @AnitaAnandMP @JeffFisch @RaportWojenny @gepardtatze @thinkdefence @technicznybdg @apmassaro3 @Oriana0214 @MichalFellaPL pic.twitter.com/yJD1Qgz1RX
- Jakub Palowski (@JakubPalowski) May 8, 2023
So far Ukraine has received 10 aircraft. This was officially announced by Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak during a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Anita Anand in Ottawa.
Polish journalist Jakub Palowski quoted the defence chief as saying. It is not yet specified when the remaining fighters will be delivered.
Source: @JakubPalowski
