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That probably means that Ukrainian air force was defeated.

• Mikeb85 5y ago
  They just received 55 MiG 29's from Poland.
  • qnsi 5y ago
    source needed
    • Mikeb85 5y ago
      https://ca.news.yahoo.com/eu-nations-intend-supply-ukraine-053017275.html https://ca.news.yahoo.com/eu-nations-intend-supply-ukraine-0... Anyhow there's plenty of sources out there repeating the bit about aid (it was part of an EU leader's speech) although I will admit, Googling is hard right now (lots of 'relevant' searches aren't very relevant it seems, see recent complaints about Google on HN). The specific number I heard from a Ukrainian source so hard finding 'journalistic quality' info on that. But plenty of English news outlets saying the EU will provide 'fighter jets' to Ukraine (and everyone knows exactly who has the same jets Ukraine currently uses).
      • qnsi 5y ago
        will provide vs just received is a big difference. Nothing confirmed yet.
        • Mikeb85 5y ago
          Some reports they were delivered hours after the announcement (which was half a day ago). But yes, will have to wait and see for real confirmation.
    • Mikeb85 5y ago
      And newer source: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/28/ukrainian-pilots-arrive-in-poland-to-pick-up-donated-fighter-jets-00012560 https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/28/ukrainian-pilots-ar...
  • aurizon 5y ago
    I wonder how well they can protect them and shield them from Russian missiles/artillery/planes etc. I know they have some of the sunken concrete hard hangars - but Russia will be strongly motivated to take them out/make a deal. 55 MiG 29's is a powerful force, but the might of Russia has been constrained so far. With the A-A missiles from various NATO places the Ukraine is becoming too expensive to flatten. With the rage of the elites and other 'garchs - the time for a change draws nearer...