Poland has sent 14 MiG-29 fighter jets and 325 tanks to Ukraine, the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EU has reported.
“Out of 575 tanks delivered to Ukraine so far, 325 have been transferred by Poland. The Netherlands ranks second (85), Germany third (80) and the United States fourth (76). In addition, out of the 28 aircraft transferred to Kyiv so far, Poland has sent 14 MiG-29 fighters,” the post on Twitter reads.
On May 8, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced the dispatch of MiG-29 fighters.
In April, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Warsaw would be able to supply Kyiv with a total of 14 MiG-29 fighters.
The MiG-29 is a fourth-generation Soviet and Russian multi-role fighter developed in the 1970s. It is designed to destroy air targets with guided missiles and an onboard cannon and to engage ground targets with unguided munitions. It has numerous modifications. The aircraft is operated by more than 20 countries.
