Slovakia hands over all 13 MiG-29 fighters promised to Ukraine

Slovakia has completed the handover to Ukraine of all 13 MiG-29 fighter jets the government vowed to deliver. 

Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nagy reported the news on Twitter, Ukrinform saw.

"All 13 Slovak MIG-29 have been safely handed over to Ukrainian Air Force. Proud to be on the right side, doing the right thing to help protect lives. We Stand with Ukraine," he wrote.

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As reported, the Slovak government approved the delivery of 13 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in March. The first four aircraft were delivered last month. This way, Slovakia joined Poland's move.

Photo: Twitter Jaro Nad