Reuters: Ukraine's military gets more aircraft and parts to repair others, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukraine's military has received additional aircraft as well parts for repairs to get damaged aircraft flying again, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Ukraine has defied expectations of allies and military experts by not only keeping its air force operational nearly two months after the start of Russia's invasion but actually repairing aircraft and, apparently, adding to its inventory.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby did not offer details on which countries provided aircraft, but acknowledged new transfers and said Ukraine had more operable fighter aircraft than it had two weeks ago.
"They have received additional aircraft and aircraft parts to help them get more aircraft in the air," Kirby told a news briefing, without elaborating. Kirby said Washington had not provided any aircraft to Kyiv.
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Update: Ukraine receives aircraft support from US allies (RT)
WNU Editor: This conflict has become an economic war of attrition, and a military war of attrition. From what I have been reading so far, the Ukraine air force is having a minimal impact on this war.
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