Czechia to transfer batch of Mi-24V helicopters to Ukraine

Czechia is receiving new helicopters from the United States, while old Mi-24V helicopters are being decommissioned and planned to be transferred to Ukraine, according to the Minister of Defense of Czechia, Jana Černochová, Report informs, citing RBC Ukraine.

According to her statements, the Mi-24V/35 helicopters performed their tasks excellently, even though they served longer than expected. Czechia will receive UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper helicopter types from the USA.

"Even if we symbolically bid farewell to them today, their story is definitely not over. We will certainly find applications for these helicopters. That's all I will say on this matter, as I don't comment on supplies to Ukraine as a matter of principle," the Minister of Defense said.