Yuriy Ignat, a spokesman for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the F-16 fighters that Ukraine is asking for from its allies would be an ideal option for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.. He announced this during a briefing at the Ukraine-Ukrinform media center..
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According to him, the F-16 fighter can strike ground targets with different types of weapons, as well as become part of air defense and protect the sky from air attacks..
He noted that Ukraine now has four types of aircraft: two types of fighter (Su-27 and MiG-29), Su-25 attack aircraft and Su-24 bomber.. "
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Recall, earlier it was reported that after ensuring the supply of main battle tanks from the United States, Ukraine will insist on fourth-generation western fighters, such as the F-16.