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Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Shoots Down 6 Russian Cruise Missiles in Single Sortie
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Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Shoots Down 6 Russian Cruise Missiles in Single Sortie

A Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that one of its F-16 pilots had shot down the missiles during the massive Dec. 13 Russian missile attack.
By Steve Brown
Jan. 7, 2025
Ukraine Reduces Length of F-16 Pilot Training – A Step Too Far?
NATO

ANALYSIS: Ukraine Reduces Length of F-16 Pilot Training – A Step Too Far?

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister confirms a three-month reduction in the training period for its pilots on US F-16 fighters to get them up to speed as quickly as possible.
By Steve Brown
Jan. 4, 2025
Russia Hits Ukraine ‘in Response’ to ATACMS Strike on Taganrog
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Russia Hits Ukraine ‘in Response’ to ATACMS Strike on Taganrog

Russia claimed its massive Dec. 13 attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was retaliation for a Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a military airfield near Taganrog.
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 13, 2024
Ukraine Destroys 81 of 94 Russian Missiles, F-16s Take Down 11
Zelensky

Ukraine Destroys 81 of 94 Russian Missiles, F-16s Take Down 11

According to Zelensky, Russian forces also used nearly 200 drones in this attack.
By Julia Struck-Feshchenko
Dec. 13, 2024
Ukraine’s F-16s Excel in Air Defense but Long-Range Weapons Sorely Needed
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Ukraine’s F-16s Excel in Air Defense but Long-Range Weapons Sorely Needed

A former Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s General Staff says the fighters can destroy cruise missiles and Shahed drones but don’t have weapons capable of ability to taking on long-range Russian targets.
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 12, 2024
Ukrainian F-16s Are Operating From NATO Air Bases, Russian Milbloggers Claim
NATO

Ukrainian F-16s Are Operating From NATO Air Bases, Russian Milbloggers Claim

The reports aren’t confirmed. NATO has stated repeatedly that although it supports Ukraine it has no intention of entering a shooting war with Russia.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
Dec. 12, 2024
Sullivan Admits Abrams Tanks ‘Not the Most Useful’ for Ukraine, but Defends Overall US Record
Tanks

Sullivan Admits Abrams Tanks ‘Not the Most Useful’ for Ukraine, but Defends Overall US Record

The US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made the admission during his “Fireside Chat” with Fox News’ Shannon Bream as part of the Reagan National Defense Forum on Sunday.
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 11, 2024
FACT CHECK: Is Ukraine Dragging Its Feet on Getting Pilots Trained to Fly the F-16?
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FACT CHECK: Is Ukraine Dragging Its Feet on Getting Pilots Trained to Fly the F-16?

Earlier reports said the problem wasn’t too few pilots, but too few American training slots. The bottom line is that after 34 months of war Kyiv has all of 10-15 US-made warplanes in service.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
Dec. 9, 2024
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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

Zelensky Welcomes Next Formation of F-16s Arriving From Denmark
Zelensky

Zelensky Welcomes Next Formation of F-16s Arriving From Denmark

President Zelensky welcomed the next batch of Copenhagen-provided F-16 fighter aircraft and commended Kyiv’s allies, saying it’s “leadership in protecting life that distinguishes Denmark.”
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 7, 2024
Russia Launches 120 Missiles, 90 Drones in Sunday Attack on Ukraine – Zelensky
Drones

Russia Launches 120 Missiles, 90 Drones in Sunday Attack on Ukraine – Zelensky

The Ukrainian president said in his Sunday morning address that Ukraine managed to down more than 140 aerial targets thanks to air defense groups and jets, including the F-16s.
By Kyiv Post
Nov. 17, 2024
SBI Investigating F-16 Crash That Killed Pilot Oleksii Mes
Zelensky

SBI Investigating F-16 Crash That Killed Pilot Oleksii Mes

Mes died on Aug. 26, while piloting an F-16 defending against a massive Russian missile and drone attack.
By Kyiv Post
Nov. 9, 2024
Russians Lose Another Su-34 Fighter Bomber – Was a Ukrainian F-16 Responsible?
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Russians Lose Another Su-34 Fighter Bomber – Was a Ukrainian F-16 Responsible?

Russian milbloggers and other sources reported that the Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber came down under unexplained circumstances early on Friday morning.
By Kyiv Post
Nov. 2, 2024
Ukraine’s 200th Pilot Earns Wings in UK Flying Course – Next Step F-16 Fighters
France

Ukraine’s 200th Pilot Earns Wings in UK Flying Course – Next Step F-16 Fighters

Eight Ukrainian military pilots graduated from the UK’s flying training program on Tuesday bringing the number of fledgling aviators trained by the RAF to 200.
By Kyiv Post
Oct. 24, 2024
US Shifts Focus to Training Ukrainian Cadets on F-16s, Delaying Squadron Stand-Up
War in Ukraine

US Shifts Focus to Training Ukrainian Cadets on F-16s, Delaying Squadron Stand-Up

The WSJ reports that the shift is expected to push back Ukraine's timeline for fielding a whole F-16 squadron by several months.
By Kyiv Post
Oct. 17, 2024
FACT-CHECK: Did a Ukrainian F-16 Shoot Down a Russian Su-34 Fighter Bomber?
War in Ukraine

FACT-CHECK: Did a Ukrainian F-16 Shoot Down a Russian Su-34 Fighter Bomber?

It seems pretty clear the modern Russian jet crashed and the two-man crew died. But actual hard evidence that a Ukrainian pilot flying a US-made fighter made the shot, is pretty thin.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
Oct. 14, 2024
Has the Ukrainian F-16 Got First Blood?
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Has the Ukrainian F-16 Got First Blood?

Pro-Russian and pro-Kyiv social media is abuzz with as yet unverified reports that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on Saturday.
By Stash Luczkiw, Steve Brown
Oct. 12, 2024