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Ukrainian pilots start F-16 training in Romania

A group of Ukrainian pilots has begun training on F-16 fighters in Romania, and more of these aircraft will soon be in Ukraine's skies, said Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 07:48 PM

Ukrainian Air Force understands cause of F-16 crash, preparing public version, says aviation expert

Why the cause of the first F-16 loss is still unknown two weeks later was discussed by Valeriy Romanenko, an aviation expert and leading researcher at the State Aviation Museum, on Radio NV on Sept. 8.

8 September 2024, 05:30 PM

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with F-16 parts and air-to-air missiles

An upcoming military aid package from the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with spare parts for F-16 fighter jets and additional stock of air-to-air missiles, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Sept. 6.

7 September 2024, 02:11 AM

‘Very effective’: Zelenskyy on current F-16 tasks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to be “more active” in providing air defense systems and emphasized the need for a much stronger fleet of F-16s.

6 September 2024, 05:55 PM

Canadian training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s gets underway

The first group of Ukrainian pilots arrived in Canada this week to begin training for flying F-16 fighter jets, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein.

6 September 2024, 05:17 PM

Denmark was ready to transfer F-16s to Ukraine even prior to full-scale war

Danish premier Mette Frederiksen has been ready to transfer Danish F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from the very start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the prime minister said at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, Czechia, on Aug. 31.

31 August 2024, 02:33 PM

Zelenskyy fires Air Force Commander

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk, according to a decree published on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 09:04 PM

Ukrainian Air Force commander details F-16 crash investigation, criticizes MP Bezuhla

The Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, has commented on the F-16 crash that occurred during the repulsion of a massive Russian attack on Aug. 26, resulting in the death of one of Ukraine's top fighter pilots, Oleksiy Mes.

30 August 2024, 05:26 PM

Ukrainian aviator on F-16 crash: 'Planes will fall, but mission remains'

Ukrainian aviator Hennadiy Khazan discussed the Aug. 26 crash that resulted in Ukraine's first loss of an American F-16 fighter jet and the death of pilot Oleksiy Mes during an interview with Radio NV.

30 August 2024, 01:28 PM

Pentagon comments on F-16 crash and friendly fire claims

The United States declines to comment on the crash of a Ukrainian F-16 jet, including claims that it may have been downed by a Ukrainian Patriot missile, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing on Aug. 29.

30 August 2024, 11:15 AM

Ukrainian F-16 jet lost in crash

Ukraine has lost one of its F-16 fighter jets during Russia’s missile attack on Aug. 26, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 08:30 PM

Ukraine deployed F-16 jets amidst most intense Russian assault, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's Defense Forces used F-16 fighter jets to intercept missiles launched by the Russian military during a massive attack on Aug. 26, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at a press conference.

27 August 2024, 05:40 PM

Ukrainian aircraft strike Russian command post in Kursk Oblast

A Ukrainian Air Force aircraft launched a bombing strike on a Russian command post in the village of Tyotkino, just a few kilometers north of the front line in Kursk, Forbes reported on Aug. 13.

14 August 2024, 11:45 AM

US official in Kyiv to talk F-16 program expansion

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien arrived in Ukraine for an official visit, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink announced via Twitter on Aug. 13.

14 August 2024, 01:04 AM

Moldova denies F-16s for Ukraine will be stationed on its soil, Russia's claims false

F-16s provided to Ukraine would be stationed in Moldova, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry denied Russian claims on Aug. 13.

13 August 2024, 07:00 PM

Retired foreign pilots could fly Ukraine’s F-16s — Lindsey Graham

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has suggested that retired F-16 fighter jet pilots could assist Ukraine in the war against Russia.

13 August 2024, 02:12 AM

F-16s can use any Ukrainian airfield with new weapons, says aviation expert

With the weapons for the F-16 that Ukraine received, they will be able to operate from any airfield in the country, aviation expert and leading researcher of the State Aviation Museum Valeriy Romanenko said in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 03:45 PM

NATO showcases Ukrainian pilot training — video

NATO released a short video giving a glimpse into the process of training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets.

7 August 2024, 01:14 AM

European Parliament urges Germany to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry

The head of the European Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, has urged Germany and other EU countries to enhance the effectiveness of F-16 fighter jets being sent to Ukraine. This was reported by the Rheinische Post.

6 August 2024, 03:28 PM

US stance on strikes inside Russia unchanged after Ukraine receives first F-16s - State Department

The United States' position on Ukraine conducting strikes inside Russia has not changed after the first F-16 fighter jets arrival in Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at the briefing on Aug. 5.

6 August 2024, 12:05 PM

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