KYIV, Aug 5 – Mykolaiv Aircraft Repair Plant, owned by state-run defense group Ukroboronprom, is presently working on strengthening tactical, military transport and naval aviation units of the Air Force of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

"The plant is currently repairing supersonic aircraft — the Su-24M front-line bomber and Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft, retrofitting the Il-76MD military transport aircraft, as well as repairing individual components and assemblies for the Be-12 amphibious aircraft [designed for anti-submarine and maritime patrol duties], which is unique to Ukraine," Ukroboronprom's press service said on Monday.