UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, together with Wildcat helicopters, have continued their defensive missions throughout the week, including over Cyprus, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, UK Defence Intelligence reports.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: UK Airpower Holds the Gulf Line While Planners Target Post-Conflict Hormuz Security
UK aircraft have now flown over 2,000 hours of defensive missions, equivalent to 12 weeks of continuous flying, in support of our partners in the region.
We will continue to ensure the security of UK forces and support the defense of our partners.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukrainian forces carried out a series of coordinated strikes on April 14 and during the night of April 15, targeting a wide range of russian military assets across temporarily occupied territories and beyond.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attacks, highlighting their focus on degrading air defense, logistics, and troop concentrations.
Read more: Ukraine Hits S-400 Radar, Nebo-SVU System, Ammo Depots and Fuel Storage in Multi-Sector Strikes
