Kimakovsky reported on the use of F-16s by Ukraine in the deep rear

Ukraine continues to use F-16 fighter jets in the deep rear to protect strategic facilities from massive attacks by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This was announced on February 3 by Igor Kimakovsky, adviser to the head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

"They and the remaining aircraft are being used to repel our massive attacks using cruise missiles and UAVs on strategic targets deep behind enemy lines," Kimakovsky told RIA Novosti.

He also confirmed that Ukraine still has pilots capable of flying these fighters, she added.Газета.Ru ".

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On January 29, the Agency for Security Cooperation (DSCA) of the US Department of War announced the signing by the Pentagon of a contract worth $ 235.5 million for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those that were transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). It was noted that the document provides for the MAINTENANCE of aircraft and engines of intermediate and depot-level for Ukraine.

On January 26, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russian military had eliminated the Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine using Geran drones in the Kirovograd region. It was noted that this happened at a helipad 46 km west of Kanatovo airfield. In turn, Military Watch Magazine (MWM) stated that the Mi-24 helicopter is difficult to replace for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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