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Drones
The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine reported that newly developed drones have enabled them to take out four anti-aircraft missile complexes in less than a month, paving the way for F-16s.
May. 23
F-16
The US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee has said that it wants to rationalize its future aircraft numbers by retiring some types that Kyiv would love to get its hands on.
May. 15
NATO
The modifications make the missile more difficult to shoot down and maximizes the damage it inflicts on civilian targets, but Kyiv brought one down which had been manufactured only a few weeks before.
May. 10
War in Ukraine
However, the spokesperson provided no further details on the long-awaited deliveries and said the supplies of F-16s “is a question for the highest military-political leadership.”
May. 1
France
French aviation “expert” Cyril de Lattre told RIA Novosti the limitations of F-16s destined for Ukraine and the shortcomings of its pilots could be compensated for by foreign pilots, in his opinion.
Apr. 25
F-16
In a critical, large-scale donation of modern weaponry to Ukraine’s hard-pressed armed forces, Oslo will hand over to Kyiv 22 F-16 fighter jets, a major Norwegian news platform reported on Thursday.
Apr. 12
War in Ukraine
Largest electric power plant in Ukraine, Kyiv region's Trypillia, destroyed; In Lithuania, Zelensky calls again for air defenses; Greece might offer more F-16 fighter jets.
Apr. 12
F-16
The Belgian Government has approved a €100 million military aid plan for Ukraine with a commitment toward maintaining the F-16 fleet which is currently being set up in Ukraine.
Mar. 30
War in Ukraine
Putin brushes off suggestions of a conflict with NATO, while saying Western airfields hosting F-16s would be fair game for strikes; Meanwhile, Russia said to have shot down its own Su-35 over Crimea.
Mar. 29
Drones
Preliminary data shows that multiple regions experienced heating disruptions and blackouts as a result of the Russian attack on Sunday morning, with dozens of drones and missiles reportedly shot down.
Mar. 24
NATO
In yet another response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, NATO announced that it would site a new air base for up to 10,000 personnel in Romania.
Mar. 18
War in Ukraine
Ukraine relies on Western military backing to help it defend against Russian attacks, which have accelerated as Moscow seeks to take advantage of Kyiv's stretched resources on the battlefield.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky addresses insane Moscow statements; Ukraine prepares for F-16s; Medvedev says Russia must take Kyiv and Odesa, either now or later.
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
Stoltenberg mentioned Ukraine's allies' desire for early F-16 deployment, stressing the jets' effectiveness hinges on pilot training and crew readiness.
Feb. 22
F-16
As Russia’s army tries to force the issue with a new counteroffensive, causing Ukrainian forces to withdraw in eastern Ukraine, its air force is increasingly paying the price.
Feb. 20
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