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 own life.” Moonfish and a fellow Ukrainian pilot, Andrii “Juice” Pilshchykov, made an early, public visit to the U.S. in June 2022 to press lawmakers and media to send Ukraine F-16 fighter jets and they both continued to serve as public faces for Ukraine’s battle to secure its airspace. “When I met with Ukraine pilots Juice and Moonfish I had a sick feeling they wouldn’t make it through the war,” former U.S. congressman Adam Kingzinger posted on “X”, formerly known as Twitter. “They fought like hell for Ukraine, and the F16.” Earlier Thursday, Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said.

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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" …

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’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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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-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 …

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 …

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 …

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has been desperately seeking to help fight off Russian advances in the war, according to a new joint agreement. “Today I’m announcing a historic donation of …

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, …

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 …

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 …

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Complete nonsense': Putin affirms Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday refuted the claims made by the West and said that Moscow has no plan to attack any NATO country including Poland, the Baltic states or the Czech Republic. Speaking to Russian air force pilots, Putin said the US-led military alliance had expanded eastwards towards Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union …

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 …

Blow to Putin as Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Blow to Putin as Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes

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 Ukraine’s military has said it …

Russian jet bomber plunges to earth and explodes 'after being hit by Ukrainian missile' as Kyiv boasts it has destroyed $100million-worth of Putin's warplanes in a day
10 months ago

Russian jet bomber plunges to earth and explodes 'after being hit by Ukrainian missile' as Kyiv boasts it has destroyed $100million-worth of Putin's warplanes in a day

Daily Mail  

This is the dramatic moment a Russian warplane plunged to the ground in a fireball after 'being hit with a Ukrainian missile.' A Russian jet bomber has crashed to earth and exploded on the ground 'after being hit by a Ukrainian missile' The dramatic moment was caught on video and follows a Kyiv claim yesterday that two Vladimir Putin Su-34 …

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland sends F-16 jets to border after Russian strikes on Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland said it had dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to its eastern border on Tuesday to protect its airspace after a barrage of Russian missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. “In order to ensure the safety of Polish airspace, two pairs of F-16 fighters and an allied air tanker were put into action,” the Polish Army said in a statement. NATO …

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv
1 year ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv

Firstpost  

Denmark, Norway and Belgium have also announced they will give F-16 jets to Ukraine after the U.S. government approved sending them to defend against Russia as soon as pilot training is completed. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine,” caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in …

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year ago

The Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government announced Friday it is preparing to give 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, in a boost for the embattled nation that is growing increasingly anxious about aid from its Western allies. That is why we are continuing unabated with our support for Ukraine.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military airbase in the …

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 18 F-16 fighter jets
1 year ago

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 18 F-16 fighter jets

NL Times  

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with eighteen F-16 fighter jets, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed on Friday. "Today I also informed President Zelenskyy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. "This decision confirms the Netherlands’ undiminished commitment to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to respond to the ongoing …

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory
1 year ago

Russia threatens military strikes on Western countries if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16s are based in NATO territory

Daily Mail  

Russia has threatened to target Western countries with missile strikes if Ukraine's newly-donated F-16 fighters are based in NATO territory. Maria Zakharova - spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry - warned the West that the advanced F-16 fighters delivered to Ukraine will be a fair target for Russia if they are based in NATO countries. Russia has threatened to target …

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

F-35 fighter jets land in NATO-member Denmark to replace F-16s, some of which will go to Ukraine

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Four F-35 fighter jets landed Thursday at an airbase in Denmark in the first installment of the U.S.-made planes ordered by the NATO member to replace its aging fleet of F-16s, some of which have been promised to Ukraine. Last month, the two countries said they would donate F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, with Denmark pledging 19 and …

How useful will the F-16s be in helping Ukraine?
1 year, 3 months ago

How useful will the F-16s be in helping Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine is increasingly looking to replace its jets as Russia continues to dominate the skies in the two countries’ 18-month-long war. After 18 months of war, Ukraine’s air force is badly in need of replacement aircraft as losses mount and Russia’s air force increasingly controls the skies above Ukraine. Like all complex aircraft, the F-16 requires regular maintenance and cannot …

Norway to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Norway to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Norway will become the third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv to bolster its Soviet-era air force, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Thursday. "We are planning to donate Norwegian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and will provide further details about the donation, numbers and time frame for delivery, in due course," Store said in a …

Norway will reportedly donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the 3rd country to do so
1 year, 4 months ago

Norway will reportedly donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the 3rd country to do so

LA Times  

NATO-member Norway will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, whose forces are embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia, Norwegian media said Thursday. Norway would be the third European country after the Netherlands and Denmark to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine. In February, oil-rich Norway announced that it was donating $7 billion to Kyiv as part of a five-year support …

Russia says F-16s will escalate Ukraine war
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia says F-16s will escalate Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Denmark and the Netherlands on Sunday announced they would supply F-16s to Ukraine, with the initial six due to be delivered around New Year. Washington approved the delivery of the U.S.-made jets last week Russia said on Monday a decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to donate the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would only escalate the conflict, while …

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