Ukraine has received its first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed on Thursday. The delivery introduces a second type of Western aircraft into Ukraine’s arsenal, complementing the F-16 jets supplied by allies. Lecornu stated that the jets will now aid in defending Ukraine’s airspace, following the training of Ukrainian pilots in France. The Mirage 2000 is equipped for air-to-ground combat and enhances Ukraine’s ability to integrate NATO weaponry, including Scalp/Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The move strengthens Ukraine’s aerial defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
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