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NATO
Four Ways Ukraine Can Win With F-16s – But Caveats Remain
Sixty-one newly donated Danish and Dutch F-16s give Ukraine more defense, more offense, more support from allies and more momentum, but a few hurdles remain for F-16s to fully contribute to victory.
Aug. 21, 2023
Zelensky
Daily Briefing from Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Monday, August 21 – Day 543 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 21, 2023
Ukraine
Zelensky Hails 'Historic' Decision to Hand F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The Dutch and the Danes are leading a plan to train Ukrainian pilots to fly the US-made aircraft as part of an 11-nation coalition, with training potentially complete by early 2024.
Aug. 20, 2023
F-16
US Approves F-16 Transfer to Ukraine When Kyiv Pilots Complete Training
Ukraine had hoped the aircraft would be in play by autumn or winter but various delays mean they might not arrive until next year.
Aug. 18, 2023
Counteroffensive
Ukraine Won’t Get F-16 Fighter Jets Ahead of Challenging Autumn-Winter Period
The F-16 fighters were anticipated to play a pivotal role in fortifying Ukraine’s counteroffensive and bolstering its air defenses against potential Russian missile attacks.
Aug. 17, 2023
F-16
President Zelensky Flies F-16 Simulator Mission, Shoots Down Virtual Bomber on Air Force Day
The President flew an F-16 simulator; received briefings on fighter, bomber and air defense weapons systems from pilots and operators; and signs the new F-16 “Fighters of Evil” Air Force Day stamp.
Aug. 7, 2023
NATO
Viper News Update: Confusion and Frustration Over F-16 Pilot-Training Timeline
Ukrainian pilots are supposed to begin training on US-made F-16s, but the timeline is still up in the air. Here are some of the official statements to help give an idea of when.
July 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Expects 'Long and Difficult' Counteroffensive – Ukrainian Presidential Advisor
Mykhailo Podolyak said Ukraine needs an additional 200 tanks and dozens of F-16 fighter jets to accelerate its efforts to wrest Russian forces from entrenched positions.
July 19, 2023
