We record in the queue to hit Storm Shadow: Ignat for the work of the Armed Forces Tactical Aviation (Photo)

The aviation colonel greeted the words of the Ukrainian SU-24 pilot, who shared the details of the battle everyday life. According to him, launching winged missiles is an honorable pilot mission that needs high training. The pilots of Ukraine's tactical aviation continue successful combat departments on the front bombers of the Su-24M, which on the flight jargon are called "suitcases" for their ability to carry large "gifts" for the enemy.

Colonel Yuriy Ignat, Acting Head of Communications Department of the Armed Forces Command Department, spoke about the important role of Ukrainian pilots. The Su-24M pilot Victor, who performs combat missions from the moment of the start of a full-scale invasion, has shared some details of his service. Before every departure, he has a tradition - to drink coffee and smoke a cigarette.

Currently, his crews and colleagues are focused on the use of Western high -precision winged Storm Shadow and Scalp missiles, which requires high preparation and accuracy. The task is simple only at first glance: to go out to the line of start, to run a rocket and return to the operating airfield. But the success of the operation requires accurate planning, including rocket programming and integrated intelligence so that the rocket struck the target. "We register in the queue to let" winged ".

And what are you wondering, everyone wants to fulfill this honorable mission. There are crews, there are planes, but the western missiles are not enough . . . boys are very motivated and purposeful, so the turn When we need to go to combat, we do not have questions: "And we say:" I can . . . "," Victor said. Victor's live power and technique. The commander was injured, but after rehab, Victor returned to flights. Victor managed to plant an aircraft, although he lost his friend.

Ignati emphasized that the morale of Ukrainian pilots remains high. Pilots are waiting for opportunities for more long strikes, including long -distance tasks. Colonel Yevgeny Bankik noted that many of the pilots, including Victor, participated in the Snake release operation, where they successfully destroyed the enemy positions. "During our conversation, Victor smoked a more familiar norm. In his eyes, he can see the pain, he looks tired.

And not even physically, given the respectable age, but morally as we all. But in his voice I heard confidence and determination, Faith and perseverance, hatred of the enemy and a desperate desire to finish the matter, saw a warrior-defender, for whom Ukraine is not just a territory! " - Ignati wrote in conclusion. Earlier, Focus wrote about the Ukrainian pilot Andrew, who was evaluated by the Soviet Su-27 fighter with the Western F-16 plane.