In first, Ukraine deploys French Mirage-2000 jets in war with Russia

  • 7 March, 11:12

Ukrainian troops have for the first time deployed France’s  Mirage-2000 jets in fighting with Russia.

The fighter that has advanced radar was deployed in Ukraine’s counterattack on March 7. Ukrainian troops downed 134 Russian air targets with Mirage-2000 jets, including 25 missiles "X-101/X-55"; - 8 Kalibr cruise missiles; - 1 missile "Kh-59/69"; - 100 Shaheed-type attack drones. Ukraine said main target of Russian attack was gas production facilities.

Supplied to Ukrainian armed forces just a month ago, Mirage-2000 is a fourth-generation supersonic fighter and a valuable asset for Ukraine’s Air Force.

The Mirage 2000-5 variant, introduced in 1999, features upgraded avionics, improved air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, and an advanced sensor and control system.

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