Not only F-16: The Armed Forces explained which planes will strengthen the combat capabilities of Ukrainian aviation

Currently, there are four main types of combat aircraft with the air forces, they will be gradually replaced by Western equipment, said Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk. The Commander of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk stated that the possibilities of shock aviation should be strengthened. He reported this in his Telegram.

He noted that he supports the proposal of the commander of the Land Forces of Colonel-General Alexander Sirsky to strengthen the possibilities of shock aviation to ensure the offensive and defensive actions of the Ukrainian military. According to Oleshchuk, the air forces are considering various aviation platforms for the development of Ukrainian combat aviation. In particular, the F-16 fighters are priority, which study Ukrainian pilots.

However, experts also study other opportunities to increase the combat potential of aviation. "I am on constant contact with the commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the leaders of the troops, and we do everything to ensure the maximum possible covering of troops from the enemy's air attacks in different directions," he said. Mykola Oleshchuk noted that there are now four main types of combat aircraft in service, but they will be gradually replaced by Western equipment.

He also stressed that Ukraine does not exclude any assistance to partners with multi-purpose aircraft, assault aviation and helicopters. The development of a new type of aircraft is a complex and not fast process, but the Ukrainians will pass it, he said.

In addition, Ukraine will not be able to immediately refuse the operation of Soviet aircraft, so in the sky near the F-16 will work the MiG-29, it is possible that the bombers of the Su-24m will strengthen the Mirage-2000D, while the Su-25-a- a- a- a--25 10 Thunderbolt II. Oleshchuk said that he discussed with the Syrsk promising areas of further work in the field of development and strengthening of the Air Force Aviation Component and Army Aviation of Land Forces.

"We do everything to ensure that our troops are covered from the air, and that the enemy feels a powerful shock aircraft fist," he added. We will remind, on January 10, journalist of the military department of focus Alexander Matvienko told that the Russian Federation has time to use the front lines of the Front to the air defense systems in order for the fighter F-16 to be in the area of ​​lesion.