A Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 heads out on a combat mission, awaiting good news from France,” the military wrote in the video caption. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had placed a “historic order” with France that includes 100 Rafale fighter jets.

Life support facilities and critical infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa were forced onto backup power by overnight Russian strikes on energy targets.

Ukraine is seeking up to 100 of the French fighters as part of a long-term modernization program that also includes Saab Gripens. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent on defense equipment acquisition at Villacoublay air base near Paris on Nov. 17.

A Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F was shown with six Kh-101 ALCM kill markings in a rare close-up look at the French-supplied jet delivered earlier this year. A

Elsewhere, the president of Finland warned that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and urged European allies to keep up support.

In the night of November 16, Russia once again attacked Ukraine, using an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 176 strike drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force Telegram. According to the military,

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a historic agreement with France to enhance Ukrainian aviation, and said it will be concluded on Monday. Source: Zelenskyy in the morning address Quote: "A historic agreement has also been prepared with France – there will be a significant strengthening of our combat aviation,

Ukraine faced another heavy night of danger as enemy forces launched a large mix of missiles, including a Kinzhal missile, and drones across the country. The attack began late Saturday and continued well into the morning of November 15.