Ukraine Acquires Three Mi-8 and Bell 412-HP Helicopters from Poland for Pilot Training

by Roman Cheplyk
Monday, December 23, 2024
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Ukraine Acquires Three Mi-8 and Bell 412-HP Helicopters from Poland for Pilot Training

Ukraine has received three helicopters—two Mi-8s and one Bell 412-HP—from Poland

These aircraft will be used for training future pilots at the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs.

According to a statement by the Polish State Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) and a corresponding announcement from Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar:

“Two Mi-8 helicopters and one Bell 412-HP were transferred to Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, where they will be used for training and instruction of future pilots,” the RARS press release stated.

Ambassador Bodnar confirmed that the helicopters have already arrived in Ukraine. He extended gratitude to Polish partners for their assistance, noting that these additional resources will help bolster Ukraine’s capacity to train new aviation specialists.

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