Ukraine gains ex-Croatian Antonov An-32 Clines

In late 2023, unofficial sources reported that two retired An-32B Cline transport aircraft from the Croatian Air Force (CroAF) had been formally transferred to Ukraine, based on a decision made by Zagreb to donate the airlifters to the war-torn country, writes Vladimir Trendafilovski Ukraine subsequently took on the responsibility of restoring the aircraft to operational status in situ. While the reports could not be verified at that point, the two ex-CroAF An-32Bs were briefly seen on the main military apron