The Ukrainian Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force (Ukrainian: Повітряні Сили України, romanized: Povitryani Syly Ukrayiny) is part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Its headquarters are in the city of Vinnytsia. When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, many aircraft were left in Ukrainian territory. Ever since, the Ukrainian Air Force has been downsizing and upgrading its forces. The main inventory of the air force still consists of Soviet-made aircraft. Currently 36,300 personnel and 225 aircraft are in service in the Ukrainian Air Force and Air Defense forces.