Graphic shows details of Aero L-159 light combat aircraft.
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Czechs could donate L-159 jets to Ukraine
May 11, 2023 - The Czech Republic could give Ukraine some of its L-159 fighter jets to support its planned counter-offensive, Czech President Petr Pavel was quoted as saying.
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Prague has been among Kyiv’s staunchest allies from the outbreak of Russia’s aggression last February, providing material from ammunition to tanks worth billions of dollars.
The L-159 is a Czech-made, light subsonic combat aircraft designed for air support of ground forces, reconnaissance and partly also for air combat missions, Reuters said.