Ukrainian Air Force estimates threat of missile attacks from Belarus

The New Voice of Ukraine
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Russian MiG-31 fighters are almost constantly based on the territory of Belarus
Russian MiG-31 fighters are almost constantly based on the territory of Belarus

He said that Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles carriers, are almost permanently deployed in Belarus.

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"As for now, they take off daily and cause air-raid alarms in Ukraine. We are always ready for new Russian attacks from the air. After every mass strike, we take certain measures to ensure that our forces and air defence systems will perform better in future," Ihnat said.

The spokesperson also stressed the need to be always ready for possible strikes, "because strategic aviation is the most mobile means of war."

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