**Ukraine to Get French Fighter Jets**
France will send fighter jets called Mirage 2000-5F to Ukraine. These jets will help Ukraine fight against Russia.
The Mirage 2000-5Fs are very powerful and can launch special missiles called SCALP. They can also carry other types of bombs. But they might not be good at fighting in the air, because Russian jets have better missiles and skills.
Ukraine’s test pilot Colonel Oleksandr Lykhodid says that France has many Mirage 2000-5Fs. These jets will need to be updated before being sent to Ukraine.
**What Will the Jets Do?**
The main job of the Mirage 2000-5Fs will be to launch SCALP missiles and other bombs at Russian ground targets. This is similar to what Ukrainian planes called Su-25 attack aircraft and Su-24 bombers do.
The French jets will work with American F-16s. The F-16s will protect the Mirages from above, while the Mirages focus on attacking ground targets.
**When Will They Arrive?**
It’s not clear when the Mirage 2000-5Fs will arrive in Ukraine. It depends on how long it takes to update them and train Ukrainian pilots and support crews.
France is also helping Ukraine with training and equipment for other types of fighters, like the MiG-29s and Su-24s.