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Pipeline to Mayhem, Naval Nastiness, Bombs for Vipers
Ukraine

OPINION: Pipeline to Mayhem, Naval Nastiness, Bombs for Vipers

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
By Stefan Korshak
May 12, 2026
Ukraine’s F-16 Jets Ran Short of US-Made Missiles for Weeks
War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s F-16 Jets Ran Short of US-Made Missiles for Weeks

Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets were reportedly left without air-to-air missiles for three weeks late last year, highlighting the vulnerability of Kyiv’s air defenses amid continued Russian strikes.
By Yuliia Zavadska
March 5, 2026
WATCH: F-16 Pilot Blasts Russian Shahed From Sky Using Vulcan Cannon
Drones

WATCH: F-16 Pilot Blasts Russian Shahed From Sky Using Vulcan Cannon

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot shot down a Russian Shahed drone using the jet’s Vulcan cannon, the Air Force said, sharing video of the intercept filmed by eyewitnesses on the ground.
By Julia Struck-Feshchenko
Feb. 9, 2026
Russia Claims Oreshnik Strike Disabled Lviv Aviation Repair Plant Servicing F-16s, MiG-29s
F-16

Russia Claims Oreshnik Strike Disabled Lviv Aviation Repair Plant Servicing F-16s, MiG-29s

The Kremlin has argued that the missile was fired in response to Ukraine’s attempt to strike one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences – a claim rebuffed by the US and Ukraine.
By Alisa Orlova
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at Front
War in Ukraine

Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at Front

Ukrainian F-16 pilot said the training was based on conflicts fought by Ukraine’s partners in the past and did not account for the conditions of the current war.
By Alisa Orlova
Jan. 6, 2026
Brick by Brick, Dull As Drones, Ugly Americans in Kyiv
Ukraine

OPINION: Brick by Brick, Dull As Drones, Ugly Americans in Kyiv

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
By Stefan Korshak
Nov. 25, 2025
French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained
France

ANALYSIS: French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained

Five things you might not have known about the Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft, 100 of which the Ukrainian Air Force may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
By Christopher Stewart
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine Plans 250-Aircraft Fighter Fleet, Prioritizes Swedish Gripens – Zelensky
Zelensky

ANALYSIS: Ukraine Plans 250-Aircraft Fighter Fleet, Prioritizes Swedish Gripens – Zelensky

Zelensky said Ukraine is negotiating three types of fighters – F-16s, Gripens, and Rafales – based on the experience of Ukrainian pilots and Russia’s military capabilities.
By Alisa Orlova, Christopher Stewart
Oct. 28, 2025
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software

ANALYSIS: Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software

Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’

ANALYSIS: Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’

F-16 ‘Viper’ Combat Debut in Ukraine’s Skies Will Be Slow, Careful and Risk-Averse

ANALYSIS: F-16 ‘Viper’ Combat Debut in Ukraine’s Skies Will Be Slow, Careful and Risk-Averse

Ukraine Discusses Joint Production, Export of Its Drones With US
Zelensky

Ukraine Discusses Joint Production, Export of Its Drones With US

Zelensky said negotiations are ongoing in Washington regarding the export of Ukrainian drones and their joint production, alongside the supply of American weapons to the Ukraine’s armed forces.
By Anastasiia Svitlevska
Oct. 20, 2025
Trading Bombardments, Icky Economy, Erik Prince
Ukraine

OPINION: Trading Bombardments, Icky Economy, Erik Prince

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
By Stefan Korshak
Oct. 6, 2025
Ukraine’s Air Defense Troops to Teach NATO to Kill Shahed Drones
Poland

Ukraine’s Air Defense Troops to Teach NATO to Kill Shahed Drones

The very first time major Ukrainian combat units deployed abroad, anywhere, was in June 2024 when Ukraine invaded Russia. This new law is about training and air defense with NATO allies.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
Sept. 24, 2025
Did NATO Missile Destroy Polish Pensioner’s House During Russian Drone Incursion?
Poland

Did NATO Missile Destroy Polish Pensioner’s House During Russian Drone Incursion?

A Polish news outlet says its prosecutors office is withholding information about what hit the house during last week’s cross border incident is because it was an “own goal.”
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 17, 2025
Poland Signs Multi-Billion Euro Contract to Upgrade F-16 Fleet
War in Ukraine

Poland Signs Multi-Billion Euro Contract to Upgrade F-16 Fleet

Galvanized by Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine, Warsaw has rapidly accelerated its military modernization efforts.
By TVP World
Aug. 14, 2025
US to Make More AMRAAMs – Some Destined for Ukraine
F-16

US to Make More AMRAAMs – Some Destined for Ukraine

The Pentagon just awarded a $3.5 billion contract to make more Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) fielded by Ukraine’s F-16s – with Kyiv among the listed recipients.
By Leo Chiu
Aug. 1, 2025
Ukraine’s Unique Mobile F-16 Maintenance System ‘Will Work Anywhere’
War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Unique Mobile F-16 Maintenance System ‘Will Work Anywhere’

Ukraine’s air force has received a truck-mounted system that enables Vipers to be fully maintained from dispersed locations, funded by a charity supported by industry.
By Kyiv Post
July 24, 2025
Secured Ukrainian Skies Will Force Russia to End the War
War in Ukraine

OPINION: Secured Ukrainian Skies Will Force Russia to End the War

No more dithering. The time to act to stop Russia is now (or never?)
By Eugene Czolij
July 24, 2025