Simon Newton
22nd January 2024 at 12:30pm
What kind of jet fighter should next be sent to Ukraine to accomplish air superiority over Russia has become a hotly debated subject as the war continues.
The United States, Norway and Denmark have donated their aircraft to the cause, but questions remain about what other weapons the Ukrainians will go into battle with.
However, the head of Ukraine’s ground forces said his country will need the American A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately called the “Warthog”, as well as other US aircraft.
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