Kiev asked the authorities of North Macedonia to hand over the Soviet-made helicopters at the disposal of the country. Of the 12 assault Mi-24 and the 4 multi-role Mi-8/17 at its disposal, only 2 machines of each kind are presently in use. Authorities in Skopa are presently looking into the anticipation of handing over the helicopters, which were planned to be withdrawn in the coming years anyway.