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War in Ukraine
Ukraine will use F-16s for air defense, freeing up other aircraft for missile strikes on ground targets like those in Kursk, according to Russian military experts.
Aug. 28
Ukraine
With the West hesitant, like a deer caught in the headlights, only Ukraine has managed to muster up the boldness and fortitude required to lead the Free World against Russia.
Aug. 28
F-16
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Tuesday corroborated earlier reports that the new Western multirole fighters would first be used for air defense instead of striking ground targets.
Aug. 27
US
The White House is considering transferring long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, which would significantly increase the effectiveness of Ukraine’s F-16 fighters.
Aug. 26
F-16
The Czech company Inflatech has added an inflatable F-16 Viper fighter aircraft to its range of decoys but are Ukraine’s Air Force markings significant?
Aug. 25
F-16
For one of the few time since Russia’s war against Ukraine began Kyiv’s forces are benefitting for air support as it advances into Russia and the positive results are evident.
Aug. 21
War in Ukraine
As AFU gains in Kursk, Russia deploys troops from Kaliningrad; EU sends €4.2B more in non-lethal aid; Decorated Ukrainian pilot KIA; US State Dept. official in Kyiv discusses possible F-16 expansion.
Aug. 14
US
In a wide-ranging interview, Gen. David Petraeus, one of America’s most distinguished living soldiers, offers Kyiv Post his unique insight into Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
Aug. 9
War in Ukraine
As F-16s arrive in Ukraine, a video published on social media shows the Russian pilot dangling from a parachute as his fighter aircraft falls far below, but just who “they” are is not clear.
Aug. 7
War in Ukraine
Russian drones and missiles target Kyiv; AFU releases footage of Storm Shadow’s devastation; Air Force says 8,000 aerial targets downed to date; Kremlin arrests defense officials for embezzlement.
Aug. 6
F-16
These F-16AM/BM models, previously part of the Danish fleet, come with modern upgrades and additional equipment that could significantly boost the Ukrainian Air Force’s fighter capabilities.
Aug. 5
Netherlands
The New York Times said on Monday that Ukraine only has about 20 pilots sufficiently trained to fly the aircraft that are being provided this year.
Aug. 5
War in Ukraine
The US-made airplane is among the most crucial weapons systems donated to support Ukraine to date, as the country’s forces struggle to resist Russia’s invasion.
Aug. 5
War in Ukraine
He did not say how many jets had been delivered and declined to comment on their specific tasks.
Aug. 4
US
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 2
War in Ukraine
Guerrillas suggest that the arrival of F-16 fighters in Ukraine may have prompted Russia to move additional air defense systems closer to the front line.
Aug. 2
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sep. 11