Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday that Poland will transfer four of its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days and plans to send others, as well, AP reports.
Why it matters: The transfer would make Poland the first NATO member to answer Kyiv's call for aircraft to help it further prevent Russia from securing air superiority over Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian Air Force already operates MiG-29 jets, so they will likely be able to use the Polish aircraft right away.
What they're saying: Duda said Poland will transfer additional planes after they have been serviced, per AP.
- Duda did not say whether other countries plan to join Poland in fulfilling Ukraine's request for aircraft. A Polish government spokesman said on Wednesday that other countries have also pledged MiGs to Ukraine, but he did not name them.
Source:
Axios