Ukraine war latest: Ukraine receives fighter jets from Slovakia, says Bakhmut counterattack possible

[jgo]

Source: Yahoo News

Slovakia delivered four of the 13 promised MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, the Slovak Defense Ministry reported on March 23. Ukrainian pilots, assisted by the Slovak Air Force, coordinated the transfer.

"As a nation, we have written ourselves in capital letters in the modern world's history, showcasing timely help, sincere solidarity, and the greatness of our country," Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad said, praising everyone involved in the transfer.

Kyiv has repeatedly requested fighter jets from Western allies, underlining the need for air superiority on the battlefield.

According to the Air Force spokesperson, Yurii Ihnat, Ukraine needs jets "to drive the Russian aviation as far as possible from our borders and provide support to our ground troops by disrupting the enemy logistics."


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[Deuxcents]

1. On to victory, Ukraine 🇺🇦

[sprinkleeninow]

2. "Slava Ukraini!" "Slava Na Viki!"

"Glory To Slovakia!" "Glory Forever!"

[tornado34jh]

3. Good

They certainly will need it especially in Bakhmut, but they also will need it at Avdiivka/Avdiyivka (area just north of Donetsk and northwest of Makiivka/Makiyivka), as Russia is trying to take that one as well. But I think the weather is playing a part as well. There is a term called bezdorizhzhia, meaning "roadlessness" in Ukraine. Similar to the rasputitsa (Russian), menföre (Swedish), and kelirikko (Finnish), all roughly meaning some bad state of the roads, it occurs when unpaved rural/country roads, tracks, etc. become muddy due to snow melt or rain, most commonly in the spring and autumn. It played a big part in WWII. Hence, I think Ukraine is trying to hold out until the ground gets better and then they can do the counterattack.

[Warpy]

4. It's better than just that. Slovakia is sending their entire MiG fleet to Ukraine

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-17/slovakia-will-send-13-soviet-era-fighter-jets-to-ukraine

[littlemissmartypants]

7. No pay wall link...❤️

https://archive.is/H6Rtg

[Warpy]

10. Thanks, it was late and I was lazy.

[SunSeeker]

5. Good. nt

[electric_blue68]

6. TY 🧡 Slovakia! 🌻🇺🇦🌻 Slava Ukraini!

[Mopar151]

8. Sending the old MIGs home for their last dance.

Trading up to new NATO sourced equipment. Anything the Russians used to make is about to have parts issues!

[republianmushroom]

9. like it

[Bayard]

11. Now we're talking!

Plus, the Polish jets.