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Poland says it nearly fired on Ukrainian MiG-29 during Russian missile incident

Polish forces nearly faced a friendly-fire scenario during Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine on July 30 because they did not know a Ukrainian MiG-29 was operating near the border, Poland’s operational commander, Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, said in an interview with Rzeczpospolita.

14 September, 06:53 PM

General Staff confirms Russian MiG-29 damaged at Millerovo airfield

Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet at the Millerovo airfield and struck several other Russian military targets, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Aug. 25.

25 August, 02:10 PM

Both Ukraine and Bulgaria want Poland’s MiG-29s, minister says

Bulgaria intends to buy the MiG-29 aircraft that Warsaw has been negotiating to transfer to Ukraine, Poland’s Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said in an interview with Wirtualna Polska on July 27.

27 July, 10:48 PM

Ukraine strikes Russian MiG-29 and Pantsir-S1 at Khalino airfield in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff said on July 21.

21 July, 03:34 PM

Ukraine seeks MiG-29 maintenance equipment from Poland in drone deal

Ukraine is negotiating with Poland not only for the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets but also for maintenance equipment and technical support systems in exchange for Ukrainian drones, the Defense Ministry told Militarnyi on July 18.

18 July, 07:37 PM

Poland offers to upgrade Ukraine's MiG-29s if Kyiv or allies cover the costs

Poland could help modernize Ukraine's MiG-29 fighter jets in exchange for access to Ukrainian drone technology, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said, according to Polsat News on July 12.

12 July, 10:28 PM

Poland halts MiG-29 jet transfers over unfulfilled drone deal with Ukraine

Poland will not transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine after Kyiv failed to fulfill an agreement on drone technology cooperation according to Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Polsat News reported on June 29.

30 June, 08:42 AM

Poland pauses MiG-29 transfers to Ukraine over stalled drone technology deal

Poland has paused sending its remaining MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine because Kyiv has not yet fulfilled the terms of a bilateral agreement on exchanging military technologies.

15 June, 06:25 PM

Poland to transfer its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Poland will transfer up to nine Soviet-era MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said on Jan. 15.

15 January, 08:47 PM

Poland leans toward sending Ukraine its old MiG-29 jets

The Polish government is “positively inclined” to transfer its Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine but has not yet made a final decision, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 11:20 PM

Nawrocki supports exchanging MiG-29 jets for Ukraine’s anti-drone systems

Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that transferring MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine is not within his authority, but added that exchanging aircraft for drone defense systems “does not contradict Poland’s policy,” speaking at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 06:20 PM

Poland works on transfer of 6–8 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

Poland is working to transfer six to eight MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine from its existing fleet, with the aircraft set to be decommissioned by the end of December, Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said, according to RMF24 on Dec. 15.

15 December 2025, 10:36 AM

Russia delivers MiG-29 jets to Iran

Iran has received Russian MiG-29 fighter jets, which are now deployed in the southern city of Shiraz, and is expecting deliveries of more advanced Su-35 aircraft, Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi reported on Sept. 23.

24 September 2025, 12:58 AM

Hungary probes theft of decommissioned MiG-29 parts

Hungary is grappling with the disappearance of critical components and equipment from eight decommissioned MiG-29 aircraft stationed at the Kecskemét military airbase, with discussions emerging about whether these parts could have ended up in Ukraine, Radio Liberty reported on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 01:55 PM

Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot Bondar killed in crash during landing

Major Serhiy Bondar, a MiG-29 fighter pilot, died after completing an overnight combat mission, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Aug. 23.

23 August 2025, 05:30 PM

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet shoots down Russian Shahed drone — video

A MiG-29 pilot with the call sign Denfix destroyed a Russian Shahed drone in an enemy attack on Ukraine, the Air Force Command wrote and shared a video on June 26.

26 June 2025, 02:55 PM

Russia helped North Korea modernize missiles

South Korea’s military said North Korea received Russian help to develop a new air-to-air missile, following a test last week, Yonhap reported on May 19.

19 May 2025, 07:55 PM

Ukrainian fighter jet destroys Russian drone in captured footage — video

The Ukrainian Air Force has released footage showing a MiG-29 fighter pilot shooting down a Russian attack drone, the Western Air Command said on April 29.

29 April 2025, 04:39 PM

Ukraine still hopes to get Poland’s MiG-29 fleet — FM Sybiha

Ukraine is in talks with NATO allies about protecting Polish airspace, which would allow Warsaw to transfer its fleet of MiG-29 aircraft to Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Nov. 26.

27 November 2024, 02:07 AM

Polish President Duda discusses transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine with NATO chief Rutte

Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the possibility of transferring MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in exchange for new aircraft from NATO during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Polsat News reported on Nov. 13.

14 November 2024, 11:55 AM

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