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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 strike drones are now being tested in Ukraine.

"Today is a special day. Here [in Khmelnytskiy region] and now, Turkish-made Bayraktar UAVs are being tested," Poroshenko said in a live broadcast on Facebook.

The president added that the Army would soon receive new models of military equipment and weaponry.

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Bayraktar TB2 drones will be supplied to Ukraine's special operations forces and air assault units, as well as motorized brigades.

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As UNIAN reported earlier, Poroshenko announced on January 12 Ukraine was set to purchase Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 strike drones.

On January 14, the country's Air Force Command said Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 strike drones would significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capability.