Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to the media in a front of an F-16 fighting aircraft in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024. Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s within the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the US-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia started its special military operation. Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, according to a senior Ukrainian military official. Talking to reporters at an airfield, Zelensky said Ukraine still did not have enough pilots trained to use the F-16s or enough of the jets themselves. Russian President Vladimir Putin had earlier warned Washington that Moscow would stop implementing its unilateral moratorium on the deployment of medium- and shorter-range strike weapons if US long-range missiles appeared in Germany.

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Russia launches barrage of 300 missiles and drones against Ukraine power grid
1 week, 3 days ago

Russia launches barrage of 300 missiles and drones against Ukraine power grid

The Independent  

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Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv
1 week, 5 days ago

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris while Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Last week, Zelenskyy said, Russia used almost 500 glide bombs, whose warhead ranges from 250kg to three tonnes, more than 400 strike drones, and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine’s front lines and civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy has said much more military help …

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using Ukraine as 'testing ground' amid surge in Shahed strikes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using Ukraine as 'testing ground' amid surge in Shahed strikes

Firstpost  

This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities that Ukraine has witnessed since Russia’s full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war — one tinged with uncertainty and fear. Ukraine has endured nearly 500 drone strikes, 800 guided aerial bombs and over 20 missile attacks in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

Ukraine downs a Russian warplane and Russia claims gains in the east
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine downs a Russian warplane and Russia claims gains in the east

The Independent  

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Ukraine: Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting air force commander, the army's general staff said. Oleshchuk said on Telegram that “a detailed analysis" …

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

NPR  

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting …

Ukraine’s Zelensky fires Air Force chief, days after fatal F-16 crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky fires Air Force chief, days after fatal F-16 crash

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk on Friday, a day after the Air Force announced one of Ukraine’s top pilots had died when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed. “I would probably say this is a rotation,” said Umerov in an interview with CNN’s Alex Marquardt on “The Situation Room.” “This is two …

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot

ABC  

The commander of Ukraine's air force has been sacked a day after the military reported one of its top fighter pilots died repelling a Russian missile attack. Ukraine's General Staff said Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhka would temporarily perform the duties of air force commander. He and a fellow Ukrainian pilot, Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, made an early, public visit to the …

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

LA Times  

A Ukrainian air force F-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired the commander of the air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting air force commander, the army’s …

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

NPR  

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, Ukraine’s Army General Staff said Thursday. Earlier Thursday, Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in …

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, Ukraine’s Army General Staff said Thursday. The Ukrainian air force in a Facebook post identified the pilot as Col. Alexei “Moonfish” Mes, who “saved Ukrainians from deadly Russian missiles, unfortunately, at the cost of your …

Ukraine’s military says one of its F-16 warplanes has crashed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s military says one of its F-16 warplanes has crashed

LA Times  

Russian soldiers fire a weapon from an undisclosed site in Ukraine. One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, Ukraine’s air force said Thursday. Earlier Thursday, Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days, again launching missiles and scores …

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election

CNN  

CNN — The past few weeks in the Ukraine war have felt like, to borrow an adage often attributed to Lenin, that decades have happened in them. It is remarkable how powerless the Kremlin appears to be to halt Ukraine’s progress, now three weeks in, despite having diverted 30,000 troops in that direction, according to a Ukrainian assessment given during …

Biden ‘open’ to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden ‘open’ to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine

Politico  

The official, along with two other people familiar with internal deliberations, was granted anonymity to discuss sensitive issues. The potential move comes in the waning months of President Joe Biden’s tenure, after which the level of U.S. support for Ukraine becomes less clear if former President Donald Trump retakes the White House. While talks continue inside the White House and …

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war

Firstpost  

After a long wait, Ukraine finally has received the first batch of American F-16 fighter jets. Here’s how these planes could be advantageous to Kyiv in the battle Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks on the occasion of the Air Forces Day standing against the background of Ukraine's Air Force's F-16 fighter jets in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Advanced, Western …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has displayed the nation's newly-acquired F-16 fighter jets, with hopes the planes will boost Ukraine's war effort against Russia. What it means for Ukraine to receive Western jets Photo shows US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the sky. The US finally opens pathways for Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets, but they are unlikely to …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Associated Press  

SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “It’s good that they are here and that we can put them to use.” Ukraine is also trying to get neighboring countries to help defend it against Russian missiles, …

Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian military for stepping up attacks on Russia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian military for stepping up attacks on Russia

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv has hit Russian oil depots, a submarine and an airfield as the 29-month-old war rages on. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised Ukrainian forces for hitting military targets inside Russia after the army reported several attacks, including on an airfield and an oil depot. Earlier on Saturday, Ukraine’s military said it had sunk a submarine in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, attacked a …

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks

The Independent  

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Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army, one day after officials from Lithuania and the …

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

By REN QI in Moscow | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-02 09:53 The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be …

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion — one of which crashed this week while countering a Russian barrage — have been the front-line combat planes of choice for the NATO alliance for 50 years. The F-16s enhance Ukraine’s military strength, especially by upgrading its air defenses …

F-16s arrive in Ukraine to help fight Russia. Here’s what to know about their possible impact
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F-16s arrive in Ukraine to help fight Russia. Here’s what to know about their possible impact

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sit in an F-16 fighter jet at Skrydstrup air base in Vojens, Denmark, last year. But supporting Ukrainian troop movements on the front line with ground attacks may be too risky for the F-16s, given Russia’s sophisticated air defense systems. That prompted a harsh response from Putin, who warned …

F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia

Al Jazeera  

The F-16s have been on Ukraine’s wish list for a long time because of their destructive power and global availability. The first batch of long-awaited F-16 jets have arrived in Ukraine, Lithuania’s foreign minister and a United States official have said, an effort Kyiv has said will help rebuild its depleted air force. The West has moved haltingly towards providing …

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP

Associated Press  

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker also confirmed Ukraine had received a small number of F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Washington earlier this month for the NATO summit, Ukrainian …

Ukraine city that may house F-16s fears Russian reprisal
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine city that may house F-16s fears Russian reprisal

The Hindu  

With its castle, medieval tower and river-side beach, the western Ukrainian tourist town of Starokostiantyniv does not seem an obvious target for Russian missile and drone strikes. But a major airbase across the Sluch river has put the town firmly in Russia’s sights — and locals fear the imminent arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine will only intensify the …

The first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia
5 months ago

The first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia received on Monday the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed back two years due to the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of chips. President Peter Pellegrini hailed the arrival of the F-16s at the Kuchyna air base in western Slovakia late Monday by saying the …

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, …

Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems, F-16 warplanes, Zelensky says
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems, F-16 warplanes, Zelensky says

LA Times  

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, meant that Kyiv’s …

The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working
5 months, 1 week ago

The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working

CNN  

CNN — Bankir and his men have been trying to fight off Russian attacks along the Ukrainian front lines for more than two years. In May this year, Russia launched another cross-border attack on the region, trying to exploit Ukraine’s ammunition shortages before the expected arrival of the first Western weapons. International security expert Oleksiy Melnyk, a former Ukrainian defense …

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?

Firstpost  

Nato allies have transferred the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after much delay with Dutch and Danish leaders saying they will be operational in the skies this summer. At the Nato summit being held in Washington, US President Joe Biden said, “We can — and will — defend every inch of Nato territory and we’ll do …

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO-member Norway donates six F-16 jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attacks, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, adding that the jets will be important for Kyiv. No date was announced as to when Norway will donate the six jets, but Gahr Støre said, “we aim to start the donations during 2024.” He …

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US

Al Jazeera  

Transfer of fighter jets aims to help Kyiv ‘effectively defend itself’ against Russia’s invasion, top US diplomat says. I am confident that they will assist us in better protecting Ukrainians from brutal Russian attacks, such as this week’s strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv.” NATO members have announced the delivery of five additional Patriot and other strategic air …

Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east

Al Jazeera  

Russia has sought to paint itself as a peacemaker in the war it started in Ukraine, calling NATO and Ukraine warmongers and storming out of the Organization for Security and Co-pperation in Europe. As he has often said before, he felt Ukraine’s allies were deliberately holding back support to not embarrass Russian President Vladimir Putin with a rapid defeat: “Everybody …

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof

NL Times  

The Netherlands has obtained the necessary permits to export Dutch F-16s to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense informed parliament on Monday. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked both former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and new Prime Minister Dick Schoof on social media. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked Rutte and the Netherlands for their efforts in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia on …

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?
6 months ago

Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv’s forces are due to receive the aircraft within weeks, but analysts say they are unlikely to be a game-changer. Ukrainian pilots also needed English training – and had to re-adapt their habits of flying Soviet-produced fighter jets that were designed to counter F-16s and their F-15 siblings – but were not modelled on them. And as Russian missiles can …

Ukraine’s air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, a senior Ukrainian military officer said Monday. Serhii Holubtsov, head of aviation within Ukraine’s air force, said that “a certain number of aircraft will be stored at secure air bases outside …

Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv expects first donated fighter jets will arrive later this year, but plans to keep some outside the country. A senior Ukrainian air force commander said in comments published late on Sunday that some of the F-16s set to be delivered by European allies for the war with Russia will be held at foreign bases while military personnel train to …

Ukraine may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

LA Times  

Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, right, and Belgium’s Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder, left, pose with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of an F-16 at Melsbroek military airport in Brussels on May 28. Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, …

Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days on May 28 during a whirlwind tour of three European Union countries, while President Vladimir Putin warned that hitting Russian soil with Western-supplied weapons could set the war on a dangerous new path. He later traveled to Portugal, where he said it was …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs

Associated Press  

MADRID — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defense missiles to help fight the about 3,000 bombs that he says Russia launches every month at Ukraine in the third year of the war. However, Ukraine still urgently needs another seven U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to stop Russia hitting the power grid …

Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Al Jazeera  

Russian forces attempted an armoured ground invasion of Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region with artillery and guided aerial bombs, Ukrainian officials have said. On Friday, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said that Russian forces tried to breach Ukrainian defences near the town of Vovchansk with “armoured vehicles” at 5am, hitting an area near the border with aerial attacks. New front Ukraine chased …

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine
8 months ago

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Al Jazeera  

Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction. Ukraine’s air force says it shot down a Russian strategic bomber with antiaircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022. The warplane was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine’s border, on Friday after it took part in a long-range …

US F-16 jets due to arrive in Ukraine 'are no longer relevant', Kyiv military official says: 'Every weapon has its right time. We needed them in 2023, they're not right for 2024. We need shells and ro
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US F-16 jets due to arrive in Ukraine 'are no longer relevant', Kyiv military official says: 'Every weapon has its right time. We needed them in 2023, they're not right for 2024. We need shells and ro

Daily Mail  

American-made F-16 fighter jets set to arrive in Ukraine this summer are 'no longer relevant' to the war, a senior Ukrainian military official has stated, adding that 'shells and rockets' are what's needed in 2024. A Ukrainian military official said that F-16 fighter jets are 'no longer relevant' for Ukraine as he urged the West to send 'shells and rockets' …

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine

ABC  

In short: Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Mr Putin said if F-16 fighter jets are supplied to Ukraine, Russia "destroy" them and it …

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated for deployment in Ukraine would be a “legitimate target” for the Kremlin’s forces. Russia has maintained air dominance in the …

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says any F-16 jets donated to Ukraine will be shot down but says it is 'complete nonsense' that Russia will attack any NATO nation and mocks 'scared' Czech Republic

Daily Mail  

Russia will shoot down any F-16 fighter jets that Western countries supply to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin declared today, before mocking the Czech Republic for being 'scared' of a Russian invasion he says will never come. 'If they supply F-16s, and they are talking about this and are apparently training pilots, this will not change the situation on the battlefield,' Putin …

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets

LA Times  

A Ukrainian woman carries possessions rescued from the rubble of her house, which was destroyed by a Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated …

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