Air Force is one of the main supports of military combat potential of the armed forces of Ukraine. It is assigned for Ukrainian air space defense, supporting land troops, landing operations, air carriage of troops and equipment and aerial reconnaissance.
Ukrainian Air Force numbers about 30 thousand people with about 180 combat and 40 transport aircrafts.
Ukrainian Bomber Aviation (Tu-22m3, Su-24m aircrafts) is the main striking force of Ukrainian Air Force and intended for destruction of troops, aircraft, Navy and military-industrial and power objects in strategic and operational depth.
Ukrainian Assault Aviation (Su-25 aircraft) provides air support of ground forces. It is intended for destruction of enemy troops and ground (sea) targets at the tactical depth of the front line.
Ukrainian Fighter Aviation (Su-27, Mig-29 aircrafts) carries out the direct air combat with enemy aircraft. It is intended for the destruction of enemy aircrafts, helicopters, air cruise missiles and land (marine) objects.
Ukrainian Reconnaissance Aviation (Su-24mr, Su-17m4r aircrafts) is intended for enemy, terrain and weather aerial reconnaissance.
Ukrainian Transport Aviation (Il-76, An-70, An-124 aircrafts) is intended for landing operations, carriage of troops and military equipment.
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