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Belarusian fighter jet engages Russian drone entering its airspace

A Russian drone entered Belarusian airspace during the latest mass drone attack on Ukraine in the early hours of Aug. 29, according to the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun.

29 August 2024, 01:50 PM

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

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

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

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

Ukraine downs another Russian Su-25 near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ground Forces' Operational Strategic Group Khortytsia spokesperson reported on July 23.

23 July 2024, 02:13 PM

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

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

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