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

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

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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.

Read also: Germany allows Poland to send five MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine

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

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