Ukraine can receive combat aircraft in more than 8 months

He shared his opinion with Espreso TV channel.

"Everything is happening with us now in the form of a shortage of time and weapons. This is also a sign of the supply of aircraft history. Aircraft may be more important to us today even than ATACMS long-range missiles. Because aircraft in combination with missiles and long-range means can do much more functions, destroying ground targets and providing air defense functions," Zgurets explained.

The military expert emphasized that there are positive developments in the matter of supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft.

"There are already statements by Reznikov and Kuleba that process of supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft has entered the active phase. Spokesman of Ukrainian Air Force Yuriy Ignat also noted that the types of aircraft that will be transferred to us had been determined. The Netherlands has announced that it is ready to provide aircraft to Ukraine. Therefore we are at another important stage of changing the situation for the better. However, the time frame for delivery of aircraft is much longer. In my opinion, we will be able to receive combat aircraft no earlier than in 8 months," he added.

• On January 20, it became known that the Dutch Cabinet of Ministers will consider the possibility of helping Ukraine with F-16 fighters and paying for Leopard 2 tanks.

• On January 24, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba commented on media reports that Ukraine would receive tanks by adding that allies are already lobbying for the delivery of F-16 aircraft.