The possibility of equipping Ukraine with “Mirage-2000” jets
On Monday, news sources claimed that talks between France and Ukraine to send "Mirage-2000" fighters are underway. |
According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, military news sources claimed on Monday that talks between France and Ukraine to send “Mirage-2000” jets are underway.
According to the “Balgreen Military” website, citing the “Intelligent Online” website, there are talks for the transfer of French-made “Mirage-2000” jets to Ukraine. has been going on between representatives of France and Ukraine.
According to this report, the defense ministries of France and Ukraine held talks in this field have given. One of the things that might prevent this transition is France’s fear of deteriorating relations with Russia.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu recently said that the Russian air defense systems can shoot down all the F-16 fighters promised by the West to Ukraine in 20 days.
French newspaper Figaro also claimed that 30 Ukrainian pilots were trained to fly French Mirage-2000 fighters. This training was held in 2 French air bases in “Mont de Marsan” and “Nancy”. Countries have requested to send fighters to Ukraine to strengthen its defense. Ukraine aspires to acquire at least 40 Mirage-2000 combat aircraft.
Before finalizing any delivery, the French Ministry of Defense has made several important points. It will examine the vital role and effectiveness of these weapons for the Ukrainian military and ensure that there is no possibility of escalation of hostilities with Russia.
Intelligence section of the British Ministry of Defense has also announced that in order to strengthen its air defense, Russia has transferred strategic air defense systems from the strategic area of ”Kaliningrad” to the operational areas of Ukraine.
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