Lack Of Funds, Training Affects Ukrainian Air Force Losses

Credit: Ukrainian Defence Ministry
LONDON—A lack of training, flying hours and funding have directly contributed to the high level of losses experienced by the Ukrainian air force as it battles Russian troops in the eastern part of the country. A Ukrainian official, speaking at an event here, said 23 years of independence from the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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