When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Kyiv had no Air Force worth its name. The country had approximately 98 combat aircraft, with only 50-60% of them operational. According to FlightGlobal’s World Air Forces 2022 report, Kyiv had no Western aircraft and its force consisted of legacy Soviet aircraft, including 43 MiG-29s, 12 Su-24s, 17 Su-25s, […] The post Ukraine Eyes Rafale Jets; Seeks Over 250 New Fighters Including Gripens & F-16s To Rebuild Its Air Force appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.
