Ivano-Frankivsk Tactical Aviation Brigade stationed in western Ukraine received fighters and combat-capable trainer aircraft (nv.ua). According to press service of the General Staff of the Armed Force, four MiG-29 fighters and two L-39 trainer aircraft were delivered to the air base in Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Ukraine's Air Force took active part in the early period of the Donbas conflict; some of its aircrtaft was destroyed, and part of the vehicles need repairs. As of March 2015, the country's Air Forces have about 250 aircraft at their disposal; 200 more are currently out of commission.
