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​French Mirage 2000 Jets Help Repel russian Air Attack on Ukraine for the First Time

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The Mirage 2000 aircraft / Photo credit: The French Air and Space Force
The Mirage 2000 aircraft / Photo credit: The French Air and Space Force

Just a month ago, French Mirage-2000 fighter jets arrived in Ukraine. They have already taken an active part in repelling a new russian air attack on Ukraine

On March 7, the russian terrorist army deployed missile carriers to the Black Sea, launched strategic aviation, and fired missiles at Ukrainian territory while also attacking Ukrainian cities with drones.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the main target of the combined strike was gas production facilities.

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The Ukrainian Air Force reported that russians used 261 airborne weapons in the attack - 67 missiles of various types and 194 drones. Ukraine's air defense managed to shoot down 34 missiles and 100 attack drones, and another 86 drones were "lost in location" without negative consequences.

French Mirage 2000 Jets Help Repel russian Air Attack on Ukraine for the First Time, Defense Express

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, and mobile fire groups took part in repelling the latest enemy attack. At the same time, aviation was also used, in particular, American F-16 fighters and French Mirage-2000 aircraft.

"It is worth noting that the French fighter jets, which arrived in Ukraine just a month ago, took part in repelling an enemy air attack for the first time," the statement reads.

Earlier Defense Express reported that Paris had confirmed data transfer to Ukraine, shedding light on France's intelligence capabilities.

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