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Ukraine needs more F-16s than promised by Western allies

Ukraine needs significantly more F-16 aircraft than what has been delivered and promised by its Western allies, The Economist reported on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 06:15 PM

How many F-16s has Ukraine received, and how they increase aviation range — expert explains

Pavlo Narozhnyi, founder of the charity organization Jet Mail and military expert, answered two questions on Radio NV on Aug. 5 regarding the recently confirmed arrival of F-16 fighters, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

5 August 2024, 02:12 PM

Russia calls for UN Security Council meeting over F-16 deployment in Ukraine

Russia intends to initiate a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in August, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said, Russian TASS propagandist agency reported on Aug. 1.

2 August 2024, 11:38 AM

The Kremlin reacts on deployment of first F-16s in Ukraine

Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that the F-16 jets received by Ukraine will be "shot down and destroyed," commenting on media reports about deployment of Western fighter jets, RIA Novosti propagandist news agency reported on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 08:18 PM

F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine: everything we know so far

The first Western F-16 fighter jets may have appeared in Ukrainian skies, according to several influential Western media outlets and politicians. However, Ukraine has not officially confirmed the information. NV has gathered all the available information regarding the potential deployment and use of F-16s in Ukraine as of Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 02:10 PM

Ukrainian air force to deploy F-16s for air defense and precision strikes

Ukraine's military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov addressed unconfirmed reports of Ukraine receiving F-16 fighter jets from Western countries during an interview with NV Radio on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 12:01 PM

Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, confirms Lithuanian Foreign Minister

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has confirmed that Ukraine received its first batch of F-16 fighter jets from Western allies, highlighting a significant boost to Ukraine’s military capabilities. "F-16s in Ukraine. Another impossible thing turned out to be totally possible," Landsbergis announced on X (Twitter).

1 August 2024, 10:45 AM

Presidential Office cautions against revealing details on F-16 arrival to Ukraine

It's better to avoid information speculation on F-16 arrival to Ukraine before official approval comes, Ukrainian Presidential Office head advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on the national telethon on August 1.

1 August 2024, 09:44 AM

Ukraine receives first six F-16s from Netherlands, Danish jets to follow

First six F-16 fighter jets have been delivered to Ukraine from the Netherlands, with several more expected to arrive from Denmark soon, the Times reported on July 31, citing a source familiar with the situation.

1 August 2024, 08:10 AM

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets after long wait

Ukraine has received its first batch of F-16 fighter jets after a long wait, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, July 31, citing sources.

31 July 2024, 06:35 PM

F-16s to arrive in Ukraine in few weeks, but unlikely to change war dynamics

F-16 fighter jets are due to arrive in Ukraine in a few weeks, but Ukrainian and Western officials warn that the aircraft are unlikely to make a difference on the battlefield, The Washington Post reported on July 28.

28 July 2024, 05:36 PM

US delivers first F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia

Slovakia received its first two F-16 fighter jets from the United States, a delivery that was delayed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a global chip shortage, The Associated Press reported on July 23.

23 July 2024, 08:03 AM

Poland's positive decision signals early F-16 delivery for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the European Political Community summit in the United Kingdom to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Zelenskyy said on X on July 19.

19 July 2024, 05:57 PM

Zelenskyy asks Denmark to expand pilot training program

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed a potential expansion of the Danish mission to train Ukrainian pilots on Western aircraft with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on July 18.

19 July 2024, 01:45 AM

Ukraine lacks qualified pilots to operate all pledged Western aircraft

Kyiv’s allies have promised to deliver twice as many modern aircraft as Ukraine has trained pilots and maintenance crews to operate, David Arakhamia, chair of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary party, said on July 17.

18 July 2024, 01:53 AM

Greece to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine via the US - media

The Greek authorities plan to decommission 32 outdated F-16 Block-30 fighter jets, hand them over to the USA for modernization, and send them to Ukraine after that, Al Jazeera reported on July 16, citing its sources.

17 July 2024, 10:56 AM

German opposition urges to transfer fighter jets to aid Ukraine

Friedrich Merz, leader of Christian Democratic Union (CDU), German largest opposition party, has called for increased support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia, including fighter jets deployment, Deutsche Welle reported on July 14.

15 July 2024, 11:31 AM

Veteran Dykyi discusses Ukraine's war dynamics and counteroffensive potential

Yevhen Dykyi, former Aidar battalion company commander and war veteran, discussed Russia's attempts to weaken and intimidate Ukraine and the feasibility of a counteroffensive this year in an interview with Radio NV on July 13.

14 July 2024, 05:04 PM

Ukraine expects Belgium to deliver 30 F-16 aircraft by 2028

Ukraine has already established delivery schedules for F-16 aircraft from its partner countries, but these schedules often span several years, Deputy Head of the President's Office, Ihor Zhovkva, told RFE/RL on July 12.

13 July 2024, 01:56 AM

Ukraine, Romania sign security deal

During the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis signed a bilateral security agreement, Zelenskyy’s press service reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 09:28 PM

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