Mig-29 paint scheme question

I want to do a Mig-29 in Ukrainian markings. I stumbled across this photo

And find the scheme to be really neat. I was able to find photos of similar schemes


And the this marking scheme from the National Aerobatic Team pre war.

Clearly the three photos are in theater aircraft as they are loaded for :bear:. I am curious though if they are just a nod to the aerobatics team, or if they are ex-aerobatic aircraft pressed into service. If they are the former I am curious what the rest of the scheme would look like?

I love the two SU-25 Grachs flying off the wing in the first photo. Slovo Ukraina!