Ukraine receives 1st Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France

Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets
Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones, Ukraine’s General Staff claimed Thursday, as France said it had delivered a first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine.
Ukraine Receives F-16s From Netherlands, First Mirage Jets From France
Ukraine said on Thursday it had received a first batch of French Mirage 2000 fighter jets as well as U.S.-made F-16 fighters from the Netherlands as European allies seek to strengthen Kyiv's hand in its war with Russia.
French Mirage fighters, Dutch F-16s arrive in Ukraine
France said Thursday it has sent the first of the promised Mirage jet fighters to Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron announced in June 2024 that Ukraine would get the jets.
Ukraine receives first Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France
PARIS - Ukraine received the first Mirage 2000 fighter jets promised by France on Thursday, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, giving the country its second type of Western aircraft in addition to F-16 jets handed over by allies last year.
First French Mirage fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine — here's what they can do
"With Ukrainian pilots trained for several months in France on board, they will now participate in defending Ukraine's sky," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
Breaking | Ukraine receives French Mirage 2000s and Dutch F-16s | Russia-Ukraine war
After almost 3 years of war with Russia, Ukraine finally has modern Western fighter jets. Kyiv has received Mirage 2000s from France and F-16s from the Netherlands.

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