Ukraine’s new F-16s already active in air defense, Telegraph reports
Bloomberg was the first to report the news, with AP sources and Lithuanian officials also confirming it, but Ukraine has not yet commented.
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Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, confirm AP sources and Lithuanian officials
Bloomberg was the first to report the news, though Ukraine has not yet confirmed it.
Bloomberg: Ukraine receives first F-16 jets
If true, Kyiv has been waiting for 18 months.
WSJ: US to equip F-16 jets for Ukraine with advanced missiles
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots have been training how to operate the jets in the UK, the US, and Denmark.
NYT: Ukraine to fly only about 10 F-16s, at most, on combat missions this year
Ukraine's long-awaited F-16 fighter jets are set to enter combat this year, but with only about 10 aircraft expected to be operational, their immediate impact may be limited.
F-16 jets to be operational in Ukraine by 2024, says Ukrainian diplomat
Ukraine's ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, reveals plans for F-16 pilot training and support, anticipating the jets' deployment on the battlefield within the year.
CNN: US, Canadian jets intercept Russian, Chinese bombers near Alaska
This marks the first time Chinese H-6 bombers have entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, prompting a swift response from F-16, F-35, and CF-18 jets.
Can Ukraine’s coming F-16s crack fortress Crimea?
After a long wait, Ukraine expects F-16 jets to arrive soon. Will they enable a rapid counteroffensive? Experts are split.
For Ukraine, F-16 not a silver bullet but will mark shift to Western tactics, NATO air commander says
F-16s will initiate Ukraine's transition to Western military equipment and tactics, says Gen. Hecker, emphasizing gradual process, not instant air superiority. Challenges include logistics, airfield adaptations, and replicating current agile operations.
ISW: Ukraine continue targeting Russian air defense systems to set conditions to field F-16s
Ukrainian forces have destroyed 20 S-300 launchers and 15 radar stations, setting the stage for F-16 fighter jet deployment, according to a new ISW report.
Greece to transfer 32 decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine
A near-miss missile incident in March in Odesa involving the Greek Prime Minister in Odesa has spurred Greece to increase its military aid to Ukraine.
Russian firm offers $170,000 bounty for destruction of first F-16 in Ukraine
As Ukraine anticipates the arrival of 24 F-16 fighter jets from its western allies this summer, a Russian supplier of proppant for oil towers responded by offering 15 million rubles for the first destroyed F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine to motivate Russian soldiers.
German opposition leader Merz calls for fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition CDU party, urges the country to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, saying the air sovereignty is crucial to defend against escalating Russian missile attacks on civilian targets.
F-16s alone won’t win war, Ukrainian FM Kuleba tells CNN
The Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that while F-16s are crucial, they must be part of a broader arsenal to be truly effective against Russian forces.
Zelenskyy: Security guarantees boost Ukraine’s defenses but NATO membership remains the goal
Ukraine has already concluded 23 strong security agreements with various countries.
Danish PM: Ukraine’s strikes by Danish-supplied F-16 inside Russia depend on circumstances, must follow law
Ukraine's use of Danish F-16s for strikes in Russia depends on specific circumstances: all actions must comply with international law, targets can be reached outside Ukraine's borders, Danish PM Frederiksen says.
F-16s en route to Ukraine: Netherlands adds € 300 million for crucial munitions
This is in addition to the €150 million already allocated for this purpose.
Blinken: F-16s en route to Ukraine
Ukraine's long-awaited F-16 fighters are from Denmark and the Netherlands.
“Even 50 is nothing” – Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs 128 F-16 jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for 128 F-16 fighter jets to counter Russia's daily deployment of 300 aircraft against Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighters from Netherlands “soon”
Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren informs parliament about approval of export license for 24 F-16 fighters and 7 engines to Ukraine. The first delivery is expected soon, details are kept confidential.