Russia downed 17 Ukrainian MiG-29s in 10 days, two dozen left

Russia downed 17 Ukrainian MiG-29s in 10 days, two dozen left In the initial month of the war in early 2022, Su-27s played a significant role in numerous air skirmishes, though their numbers have seen a decline since then. Contrastingly, the MiG-29 fleet continued to remain fairly robust until October. This can be attributed to two main factors: the large inheritance of MiG aircraft by Ukraine and the active operation of this model by allied countries, specifically Poland and Slovakia. These countries collectively donated an approximated 33 aircraft, augmenting a fleet of over 50 MiGs already functional within Ukraine.