Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky confirmed on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) that Ukraine lost a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft supplied by France. Jailonsky said, “Unfortunately today we lost our fighter aircraft, a French aircraft, a highly effective aircraft, our one Mirage Jet.”

Jailonsky said that the pilot successfully exited the aircraft and he also said that the accident did not happen due to the Russian attack. According to the news agency Xinhua, the Ukrainian Air Force said that the aircraft crashed during a flight mission, causing no casualties on the ground.

Ukraine got Mirage in February

Ukraine received the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft from France in February. This was the first time that there has been an accident related to the Mirage aircraft from France in Ukraine. These fighter aircraft were flying Ukrainian pilots, which were trained in France for several months.

On June 6, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, “France will provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft to Ukraine.” The French Army will train an entire Ukrainian battalion of 4,500 soldiers, which will be deployed in the battlefield.

French President said this

He said that the supply of French fighter aircraft is not a stress -increasing factor and promised that these weapons would not be used to bomb the citizens. In addition, Macron also did not rule out the possibility of sending military trainers to Ukraine.

He said in an interview that there should be no restriction on this subject. Mirage 2000 is a French fighter aircraft. It has a single-engine and is a fourth generation jet, which is produced by Dassault Aviation. It is capable of carrying accurate-directed weapons including SCALP missiles.

France has limited number of fighter aircraft

However, Kiev has not told how many aircraft France has given or how many aircrafts are planned. According to the French daily Le Monde, the French Air Force has only limited number of fighter aircraft. A report states that these fighter aircraft are barely sufficient for France to fulfill all their daily responsibilities.

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Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky said that he is ready to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia and this conversation can be held next week. This statement came at a time when the Russian-Ukraine war has entered the third year and both sides have suffered heavy losses human, military and economically.

Jailonsky said that we are ready to move forward on ceasefire with Russia. If there is a dialogue with honesty, then Ukraine will also be seriously involved. After this statement, the stir in diplomatic corridors around the world has intensified. Everyone’s eyes are on the reaction of the member countries of the US, the European Union and NATO.

Secretary of the NSDC proposed a new meeting with Russia Next Week. They must stop hiding from decisions. Ceasefire. Prisoner Exchanges. Return of Children. End to the killings. And a meeting at the Level of Leaders is needed to truly ensure a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready. pic.twitter.com/ksh7fzxnae

— Volodymyr zelenskyy / володимир зеленськия (@zelenskyyua) July 19, 2025

Ukraine’s new initiative on European sanctions

President Jelnesky also said that his government is working seriously on the coordination of international sanctions. The Foreign Minister submitted a report to him, in which there was a detailed discussion about the restrictions. On the ban package, Gelnsky said that not only the European Union, but the countries which are not yet members, should also support these restrictions.

What did President say about America Jailonski?

Referring to the defense agreements made with the US, President Jailonsky said that Ukraine wants to implement them as soon as possible. In this defense agreement, there may be a deal with cooperation in developing air defense systems, purchasing new weapons, export and drone technology. On this, Jailonsky said that we are working closely with the US and want to implement the agreements made with our President Trump on priority.

Interceptor drone Ukraine’s technological strategy

The President also revealed that special attention is being paid to the interceptor drone in Ukraine. These drones are playing an important role in air security and reconnaissance campaigns during the current war. Jailonsky said that we are talking to many companies regarding interceptor drones and some deals are likely to be signed next week. Through these drones, Ukraine will be able to intercept Russia’s missiles and drone attacks.

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