F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine – but what impact can they actually have?
5 months, 1 week ago

F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine – but what impact can they actually have?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sit in a F-16 fighter jet at Skrydstrup Airbase, in Vojens, Denmark, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 The F-16s will enhance Ukraine’s military strength, especially by upgrading its air defenses. open image in gallery Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, left, attend the main naval parade marking Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, Sunday Ukraine has said it might keep some of the fighter jets at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes. Although Russian forces will try to strike the F-16s at the airbases where they are kept, Ukraine has robust defenses to protect the fighter jets against such attacks, says Ukrainian aviation expert Anatolii Khrapchynskyi. "During the entire time since Russia has invaded Ukraine, it has been actively trying to hit Ukrainian airfields, but they have been somewhat unsuccessful.” Khrapchynskyi said the F-16s will significantly increase the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force to protect the country’s air space from Russian attacks and increase the range that Ukraine can strike strategic targets in Russia.

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Ukrainian F-16 Top Gun pilot shoots down SIX of Putin's cruise missiles in 'world first' during Russian rocket onslaught
2 days, 22 hours ago

Ukrainian F-16 Top Gun pilot shoots down SIX of Putin's cruise missiles in 'world first' during Russian rocket onslaught

Daily Mail  

A Top Gun pilot has set a new record in Ukraine's history using a F-16 fighter pilot, after he shot down six Putin cruise missiles in a single combat mission. A Top Gun pilot has set a new record in Ukraine's history using a F-16 fighter pilot, after he shot down six Putin cruise missiles in a single combat mission …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes three Russian air defence systems as surprise Kursk attack rolls on
4 days, 13 hours ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes three Russian air defence systems as surprise Kursk attack rolls on

The Independent  

✕ Close Zelensky says Ukraine could temporarily cede territory in exchange for Nato membership For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Russia, Ukraine trade dozens of attacks as sea drone downs Mi-8 helicopter
1 week, 4 days ago

Russia, Ukraine trade dozens of attacks as sea drone downs Mi-8 helicopter

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s flurry of attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere comes as Ukraine says it shot down an Mi-8 helicopter for the first time with a naval drone. Ukraine’s air force reported a ballistic missile threat at 3am with at least two explosions heard in Kyiv minutes later amid a number of attacks throughout the country. Kyiv strikes back Ukrainian military intelligence …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv

The Independent  

✕ Close Zelensky says Ukraine could temporarily cede territory in exchange for Nato membership For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Ukraine repels Russian attack, downs 52 UAVs and drones
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ukraine repels Russian attack, downs 52 UAVs and drones

Op India  

The Ukrainian Air Force reported an attack by Russian forces, involving 103 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles, launched from multiple locations including Bryansk, Millerovo, and Berdyansk. The launch of an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea towards the Kherson region was also recorded.” “The air attack was repelled by anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has …

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv
4 weeks, 2 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 …

Inside Ukraine’s battle for the skies as Russian bombardments hit records
1 month ago

Inside Ukraine’s battle for the skies as Russian bombardments hit records

Live Mint  

POLTAVA, Ukraine—A team of soldiers sat inside a nondescript red bus with their eyes glued to a bank of screens blinking with yellow dots. Russia fired more than 6,000 explosive drones and missiles against Ukraine over September, October and November, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of daily data from the Ukrainian Air Force Command. Ukraine is using electronic …

Putin threatens to target Kyiv ‘decision-making centres’ with new missile
1 month, 1 week ago

Putin threatens to target Kyiv ‘decision-making centres’ with new missile

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has threatened to …

Ukraine-Russia war live: Russian missile factory ‘hit in Ukrainian drone strike’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine-Russia war live: Russian missile factory ‘hit in Ukrainian drone strike’

The Telegraph  

A Russian missile factory and oil refinery near the Moscow region were hit in an overnight long-range Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv has said. Footage showed buildings on fire and a large black smoke plume rising over the skyline of the city of Kaluga, around 220 miles from the Ukrainian border Open source intelligence analysts said that Ukrainian drones hit a …

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign
2 months ago

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian missiles, bombs and drones battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacks, officials said Friday, as Russia mounts an intensified aerial campaign that Ukrainian officials say they need more Western help to counter — even as doubts deepen over what Kyiv can expect from a new U.S. administration. Since the war began almost three years …

Russia targets 11 Ukrainian regions as it steps up its drone attacks
3 months, 1 week ago

Russia targets 11 Ukrainian regions as it steps up its drone attacks

The Independent  

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Mapped: Putin’s forces gain ground in east Ukraine as Russia opens up new lines of attack
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mapped: Putin’s forces gain ground in east Ukraine as Russia opens up new lines of attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russian forces have been gaining ground in parts of …

Two NATO members say Russian drones have violated their airspace
4 months ago

Two NATO members say Russian drones have violated their airspace

The Hindu  

Two NATO members said on Sunday that Russian drones violated their airspace, as one reportedly flew into Romania during nighttime attacks on neighbouring Ukraine while another crashed in eastern Latvia the previous day. Later on Sunday, Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Sprūds said that a Russian drone fell the day before near the town of Rezekne, and had likely strayed into …

Ukraine: Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
4 months, 1 week 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" …

Russian bombing in Ukraine's Kharkiv kills seven and injures dozens, as Zelenskyy demands permission for long-range attacks
4 months, 1 week ago

Russian bombing in Ukraine's Kharkiv kills seven and injures dozens, as Zelenskyy demands permission for long-range attacks

ABC  

A Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine's north-eastern city of Kharkiv hit a residential building and a playground on Friday, killing seven people and injuring at least 77 more, local authorities said. Ukrainian authorities said Friday's attack, launched from planes in Russia's Belgorod region, involved five aerial guided bombs also known as "glide bombs" which are fitted with a navigation …

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Why is Russia launching massive airstrikes across Ukraine?
4 months, 1 week ago

Why is Russia launching massive airstrikes across Ukraine?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In recent days, Vladimir Putin’s …

Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s daring ground offensive has taken the fight to Russia, but not nearly as much as its leaders would like because, they say, the United States won’t let them. “This war is going to end exactly how Western policymakers decide it will end,’' said Philip Breedlove, a retired U.S. general who led NATO in Europe from 2013 to …

Ukraine's Russia offensive is risky. To get a boost, it wants less US caution on weapons
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Russia offensive is risky. To get a boost, it wants less US caution on weapons

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As Ukraine has claimed nearly 500 square miles of …

Missile barrage on Ukraine prompts calls to lift curbs on striking inside Russia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Missile barrage on Ukraine prompts calls to lift curbs on striking inside Russia

Live Mint  

Russia struck sites across Ukraine with one of its largest missile attacks of the war, inflicting damage to the country’s already-strained energy infrastructure and prompting calls from Kyiv for Western allies to help Ukraine strike back. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for Kyiv’s allies to lift restrictions on the use of long-range Western-made weapons, such as the U.S.’s …

Ukraine's lightning offensive into Russia has left Putin's forces in 'disarray', says the Ministry of Defence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine's lightning offensive into Russia has left Putin's forces in 'disarray', says the Ministry of Defence

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's advance into Russia has left Vladimir Putin's border defences in 'disarray', the Ministry of Defence said yesterday. Pictured: Ukrainian snipers and infantry from the 22nd Brigade intensify training near the Northern border with Russia in Ukraine on August 10 A Russian soldier fires a Rapira anti-tank gun, in the border area of Kursk region British Challenger 2 tanks are …

Biden ‘open’ to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russian airfields as incursion puts Kremlin on the back foot
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russian airfields as incursion puts Kremlin on the back foot

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian drones targeted four Russian airfields Wednesday in the largest such attack of the war, as Kyiv’s troops advance further into Russia following their surprise cross-border incursion that has left the Kremlin embarrassed and scrambling. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the military for the attacks, which he described as “precise, timely and effective,” in a video address released …

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia
5 months ago

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia

NPR  

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia toggle caption Acting governor of Kursk region Alexei Smirnov's Telegram channel/AP KYIV, Ukraine — In a brazen attack that caught Russia off-guard, Ukraine’s military has sent a large ground force across its border and into western Russia. The Ukrainian soldiers crossed the country's northeastern border Tuesday and now …

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
5 months 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 …

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

Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine

NPR  

Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine Russian forces are making small but steady gains in eastern Ukraine and seem to be targeting a key town. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Russian forces are making small but steady gains in Ukraine. Now, Ukrainians say the Russian target is the town of Pokrovsk, which is a major transportation hub that Ukraine uses …

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 says it has repelled massive Russian drone attack
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine says it has repelled massive Russian drone attack

Al Jazeera  

Russia launches one of the biggest aerial barrages in months but Ukraine says no critical infrastructure hit. Ukraine’s air force says it has repelled one of the largest aerial barrages launched by Russia on its territory in months. The air force said on Wednesday that it shot down all the incoming projectiles – 89 drones and one missile – launched …

Ukraine city that may house F-16s fears Russian reprisal
5 months, 2 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 …

Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has …

Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems, F-16 warplanes, Zelensky says
5 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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
6 months 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 …

Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s military is allowed to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia across more than just the front lines near Kharkiv if it is acting in self-defense, the Pentagon said. Russia has been firing on Ukrainian targets from inside its border, treating its territory as a “safe zone,” said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, …

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