Germany has approved Poland's request to export five old MiG-29 fighter jets to bolster Ukraine's air power against the Russian invasion, the German Defense Ministry said on April 13. Poland's Defense Ministry did not immediately comment. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the request had arrived on April 13 and that Berlin's same-day approval showed that Germany could be relied upon. Germany inherited 24 MiG-29 jets from East Germany during reunification in 1990. At the time, the aircraft were seen as being among the most advanced fighter jets in the world. Twenty-two of these aircraft in question were given to Poland by Berlin in 2004. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Germany Approves Polish Request To Export Old Fighter Jets To Ukraine
Germany inherited 24 MiG-29 jets from East Germany during reunification in 1990, before subsequently handing over most of them to Poland in 2004. (file photo)