The speaker of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuriy Ignat, said that Ukraine, as part of the first assistance package with fighters, is waiting for the delivery of 24 Western-style aircraft. These are two battalions of combat aircraft, each of which will consist of 12 units, Ignat explained in an interview with El Pais.

He noted that the priority for Ukraine is American F-16s.. As an option, French Rafale combat aircraft and Swedish Gripen are also being considered..

It should be understood that Ukraine will not be able to immediately rely on these aircraft on the battlefield.. Ignat notes that our pilots and ground support teams need at least six months to train.

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Recall, Advisor to the Minister of Defense Yuriy Sak said that Ukraine will insist on the supply of fourth-generation Western fighters F-16 to us.. Meanwhile, White House Deputy National Security Adviser John Finer said the United States would "