F-16 fighter jets can be deployed for air defense and ground target strikes - expert
F-16 fighter jets are capable of being deployed for air defense and strikes on ground-based targets.
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European Parliament's defense committee chief calls for better equipping Ukrainian F-16s
The head of the European Parliament's Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, has called on the German government and other EU countries to take further measures to improve the effectiveness of the U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that have just arrived in Ukraine.
06 August 2024
Russian propagandists ordered to shift focus from Kursk region border
Russian propagandists have been tasked with shifting the focus of attention from the North to the fighting in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
U.S. position on strikes against Russia unchanged after Ukraine received F-16s - State Dept
The U.S. Department of State has commented on the possibility of extending the permission for Ukraine to launch deep strikes inside Russia using Western weapons after Kyiv received the first F-16 fighter jets, saying that this will depend on the battlefield situation.
Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for July 29 – August 4
Initial shipment of F-16 fighters has arrived in Ukraine. Ukraine’s military have sunk a Russian submarine in Sevastopol and struck Morozovsk Air Base in Rostov Oblast
ISW: To use F-16s, Ukraine needs to continue efforts to target Russian air defense assets
Ukraine needs to continue efforts to target Russian air defense assets within the Russian rear and in occupied Ukraine with Western-provided long-range weapons to enable its use of F-16 jets.
05 August 2024
Weapons for military and battlefield situation: Zelensky hears reports by Umerov, Syrskyi
It is fundamentally important to minimize the time between the announcement of aid packages and their use on the frontline.
F-16 fighter jets can be deployed for air defense and ground target strikes - expert
F-16 fighter jets are capable of being deployed for air defense and strikes on ground-based targets.
Ukraine waiting for more F-16 jets – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is waiting for additional F-16 fighter jets.
Zelensky presents F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies
On Ukraine's Air Force Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies, emphasizing the beginning of a new phase in the Air Force’s development.
04 August 2024
Satellite photos show aftermath of Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Morozovsk airfield
Satellite images have been released of the consequences of yesterday's attack by Ukraine on the Russian Morozovsk airfield in Rostov region.
Zelensky presents F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies
On Ukraine's Air Force Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies, emphasizing the beginning of a new phase in the Air Force’s development.
Zelensky presents F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies
On Ukraine's Air Force Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies, emphasizing the beginning of a new phase in the Air Force’s development.
F-16s will help destroy more Russian missiles and planes – CinC Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has said that more Russian missiles and planes will be shot down following the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine.
Ukraine waiting for more F-16 jets – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is waiting for additional F-16 fighter jets.
Ukrainian pilots made 22,000 sorties since full-scale war started – Zelensky
The Air Force of Ukraine has already performed 22,000 combat missions since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Zelensky presents F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies
On Ukraine's Air Force Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented F-16 fighter jets in Ukrainian skies, emphasizing the beginning of a new phase in the Air Force’s development.
02 August 2024
Fake about improper training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots being spread to Western audience
Propagandists forged document on behalf of Romania's Defense Ministry
01 August 2024
Ex-UK defense secretary on arrival of F-16s in Ukraine: This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Putin
Former British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has commented on the arrival of the first F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Drone attack, F-16 expectations, tragedy in Russian captivity
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
31 July 2024
U.S. to provide Ukraine with its own missiles for F-16s - WSJ
The United States has agreed to equip F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine will receive from its European allies with American-made missiles.
30 July 2024
F-16s to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, push back Russian bombers - Austrian colonel
F-16 fighters are no "wunderwaffe" for Ukraine but their delivery to Ukraine will be an important contribution to protecting critical infrastructure and trying to push Russian bombers farther away from the Ukrainian airspace, thus, reducing the use of deadly KAB glide bombs.
Ukraine needs four times more air defense systems it currently operates – Austrian colonel
To build up a massive passive air defense network, Ukraine needs four times the amount of air defense capabilities it has at the moment – at least another 25 long-range Patriot systems and nearly 100 medium-range systems.
Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for July 22-28
Parliament has voted for martial law, conscription extension till November 9 The EU has transferred the first €1.5 billion payment in proceeds from immobilized Russian central bank assets to Ukraine
26 July 2024
Markarova: Ukraine will use F-16s on battlefield this year
Ukrainian diplomats in the United States are working to increase the extent of F-16 fighter pilot training and training of aircraft maintenance personnel.
This summer Ukraine to receive Leopard 2A4 tanks, paid for by the Netherlands, Denmark
Fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine as early as this summer.
25 July 2024
Poland sending 45th package of defense aid to Ukraine - Ambassador Zvarych
Warsaw is now providing its 45th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes a significant amount of ammunition.
Italian military plane crashes in Australia
An Italian fighter jet crashed during international military exercises in Australia.
Weekly Ukraine News Digest for July 15-21
Rada has scrapped the annual switch to Daylight Saving Time; Ukraine will receive GBP 2 billion worth of loans from the UK to help it bolster its defense manufacturing capability
24 July 2024
CinC Syrskyi says liberating Crimea “realistic”
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, says the liberation of Russian-occupied Crimea is a realistic task, adding that Ukraine has a plan to de-occupy the peninsula.