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France pledges Mirage aircraft delivery to Ukraine: French Ambassador

France is clearly committed to military support for Ukraine, including transfer of Mirage 2000-5 aircraft, as training of personnel for them will last several months, French Ambassador to Ukraine Gael Veyer said, Ukrinform reported on July 15.

15 July 2024, 03:26 PM

First batch of F-16s to arrive in Ukraine by end of summer - Ukrainian FM

The first F-16 fighter jets will appear in Ukrainian skies by the end of summer 2024, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Ukrainian Channel 24 on July 11.

11 July 2024, 01:57 PM

Ukraine needs 120+ F-16 fighter jets to counter Russia — Zelenskyy

Ukraine requires at least 128 F-16 fighter jets to effectively counter Russian Air Force, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a Q&A session at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington.

10 July 2024, 02:00 PM

Denmark completes training of first 50 Ukrainian F-16 maintenance specialists

Denmark has completed the training of the first 50 Ukrainian specialists who will maintain F-16 fighter jets, Commander of the Danish Air Force Jan Dam said in an interview with TV2 on June 27.

28 June 2024, 07:10 PM

Ukrainian pilots training in France to fly Mirage 2000 jets, says aviation expert

French Mirage 2000 fighters may soon appear in Ukrainian skies under the control of Ukrainian pilots, said Anatoliy Khrapchynsky, deputy director of an electronic warfare company and aviation expert, in an interview with Radio NV on June 19.

20 June 2024, 10:55 AM

US F-16 fighters to be based in Ukraine

A bilateral security agreement between Washington and Kyiv stipulates that F-16 fighter jets will be based in Ukraine, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in an interview with PBS on June 17.

19 June 2024, 03:00 PM

Heroic Ukrainian pilot Valentyn Korenchuk honored in Kyiv memorial

A solemn farewell was held in Kyiv for Colonel Valentyn Korenchuk, a distinguished combat pilot from the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, reported by the Air Command Center on June 18.

18 June 2024, 06:25 PM

Russian industry delivers new Su-34 fighter jets to army

Russian state corporation Rostec announced that it has delivered another batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense, which were transferred to the troops after final testings, Rostec reported on June 17.

17 June 2024, 04:30 PM

All necessary measures to ensure F-16 operation and deployment in Ukraine are being taken — Air Force

Despite Russian attempts to hinder F-16 transfer to Ukraine, the necessary measures are being taken to ensure their operation and deployment in Ukraine, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Illya Yevlash, said on the air of the national telethon on June 17.

17 June 2024, 03:10 PM

Romania to fund training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots

Romania will cover the expenses for training Ukrainian pilots to operate American F-16 fighter jets at the Fetești military airbase, the Romanian news outlet Profit.ro reported on June 11.

14 June 2024, 01:36 PM

Argentina and France discuss five Super Etendard fighter jets transfer to Ukraine

Argentina's President Javier Milei backs plan to provide Ukraine with five Super Etendard fighter jets, which were mothballed due to the UK embargo against Argentina, Infobae reported.

12 June 2024, 03:22 PM

Russia has 1500+ jets to strike Ukraine despite Su-57 loss – Air Force

Recent Su-57 fighter jet destruction makes tangible loss for Russia, but the Russians still have up to 1,500 aircrafts that can strike Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Ilya Yevlash, said on the air of the national telethon on June 10.

10 June 2024, 07:40 PM

Unveiling the Su-57: Russia’s ‘not-quite-fifth’ generation fighter and its performance shortcomings

A Su-57 multi-role fighter jet was struck at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast on June 8, 589 kilometers from the front line, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported. This is the first such case in history.

9 June 2024, 04:25 PM

Dutch foreign minister supports Ukraine's right to deploy F-16s over Russia

The Netherlands has expressed no objection to Ukraine using F-16 fighter jets over Russian territory, according to Hanke Bruins Slot, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her comments were reported by Radio Svoboda on May 31.

31 May 2024, 04:55 PM

Sweden to allocate record $1.2 billion military aid package to Ukraine, including reconnaissance aircraft

Sweden has announced its largest military aid package to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion - worth 13 billion Swedish crowns ($1.23 billion), the Swedish government said in its statement on May 29.

29 May 2024, 02:38 PM

First Ukrainian pilots complete F-16 training in the U.S.

The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed their training on American F-16 fighter jets at a military base in Arizona, Politico reported on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:26 AM

Ukrainian F-16 maintenance specialists return after overseas training

The first group of Ukrainian specialists trained in F-16 fighter jet maintenance has started returning to Ukraine, Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash announced on the Pryamyy TV channel on May 22.

22 May 2024, 04:08 PM

Ukraine's SBU damages Russian Su-27 fighter jet sitting on tarmac at Russian airfield

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was damaged in an SBU attack on the Kushchyovskaya military airfield in Russia's Krasnodar Krai on May 19, the Astra Telegram channel claimed.

20 May 2024, 02:16 PM

Overnight missile attack destroys Russian air defense and jets in occupied Crimea

A Russian S-400 air defense system and two MiG-31 fighter jets were destroyed, and a fuel depot was set ablaze in an evening attack on the Belbek military airfield in Sevastopol, temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA on May 16.

16 May 2024, 01:37 PM

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jet trainer - Air Force

Czechia handed over the first F-16 fighter jet trainer to one of Ukraine's tactical aviation brigades, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Telegram on May 10.

10 May 2024, 01:43 PM

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