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WORLD BRIEFING: August 2, 2024
US

WORLD BRIEFING: August 2, 2024

The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
By Michael Bociurkiw
Aug. 2, 2024
‘Hunting for F-16s’: Guerrillas Discover Russian Buk Missile System in Donetsk Region
War in Ukraine

‘Hunting for F-16s’: Guerrillas Discover Russian Buk Missile System in Donetsk Region

Guerrillas suggest that the arrival of F-16 fighters in Ukraine may have prompted Russia to move additional air defense systems closer to the front line.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 2, 2024
Kremlin Says F-16s Delivered to Ukraine 'Will Be Shot Down'
War in Ukraine

Kremlin Says F-16s Delivered to Ukraine 'Will Be Shot Down'

Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said that any F-16s delivered to Ukraine would be shot down and have little impact on the battlefield in response to reports that the first fighter jets have arrived.
By AFP
Aug. 1, 2024
‘F-16s in Ukraine, Impossible Turned Possible’ – Ukraine at War Update for August 1
War in Ukraine

‘F-16s in Ukraine, Impossible Turned Possible’ – Ukraine at War Update for August 1

Have long-awaited US-made F-16 fighters finally appeared over Ukrainian skies? Wagner element sighted among troops in Venezuela; Ukrainian drone shoots down helicopter.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 1, 2024
First F-16s Reportedly Arrive in Ukraine
F-16

First F-16s Reportedly Arrive in Ukraine

Sources told Bloomberg that a small batch of F-16s multirole fighters have arrived in Ukraine just in time before the set deadline.
By Kyiv Post
July 31, 2024
Reports: Russia Hits NATO Member Romania With Kamikaze Drone
War in Ukraine

Reports: Russia Hits NATO Member Romania With Kamikaze Drone

Although Kremlin strike planners probably didn’t intend to hit a NATO member, Romania’s military launched F-16s fighters and said it would investigate.
By Stefan Korshak
July 24, 2024
Russian Reports of F-16s Spotted Over Odesa Dismissed as Disinformation
Crimea

Russian Reports of F-16s Spotted Over Odesa Dismissed as Disinformation

Russian media cited unnamed social media reports of the sighting of at least four F-16 fighters, having taken off from Romania, making test flights over the western Black Sea.
By Steve Brown
July 19, 2024
Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’
Netherlands

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

According to Amsterdam, Ukraine most likely will first use F-16s for air defense, not surface attack. And Athens wants to add some advanced variants of the warplane to Kyiv’s combat fleet.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
July 19, 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

German Opposition Supports Combat Aircraft Deliveries to Ukraine
Zelensky

German Opposition Supports Combat Aircraft Deliveries to Ukraine

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said Berlin should help Ukraine “restore sovereignty over its own airspace” by transferring combat aircraft, which is easier said than done.
By Leo Chiu
July 15, 2024
Russian Missile Strike Targets Likely F-16 Airfield in Starokostyantyniv
F-16

Russian Missile Strike Targets Likely F-16 Airfield in Starokostyantyniv

Kyiv says all weapons were shot down and Ukraine’s only airfield ever to handle frontline US combat aircraft was undamaged. Russia has been pounding the base repeatedly for some time.
By Stefan Korshak
July 12, 2024
‘Irreversible Path’ to NATO, $43 Billion in Aid – Key Takeaways from NATO’s Summit
NATO

‘Irreversible Path’ to NATO, $43 Billion in Aid – Key Takeaways from NATO’s Summit

Though Ukraine’s membership was not on the agenda, NATO pledged long-term aid for Ukraine even as future US continued participation in the Alliance remains uncertain.
By Leo Chiu
July 12, 2024
Kyiv Declines Gripen Warplane Offer From Sweden – At Least For Now
Sweden

Kyiv Declines Gripen Warplane Offer From Sweden – At Least For Now

Kyiv decided that adopting and integrating two different Western airframes simultaneously would be too difficult for Ukraine to handle, but Sweden left open future options to get the nimble fighter.
By Kyiv Post
July 11, 2024
F-16s Will Boost Ukraine Defenses, But Not a 'Silver Bullet'
War in Ukraine

F-16s Will Boost Ukraine Defenses, But Not a 'Silver Bullet'

The United States, the Netherlands and Denmark announced Wednesday that the transfer of the planes had begun, saying Ukraine "will be flying operational F-16s this summer."
By AFP
July 11, 2024
Ukraine’s Foreign Flying Legion That Wasn’t
US

OPINION: Ukraine’s Foreign Flying Legion That Wasn’t

A Foreign Flying Legion may be Ukraine’s best chance – much like WWI’s French Lafayette Escadrille or WWII’s Flying Tigers in China, private US citizens could bring a significant impact to the war.
By Jeffrey Fischer
July 9, 2024
Netherlands to Send F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine 'Without Delay'
War in Ukraine

Netherlands to Send F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine 'Without Delay'

Ukraine is hopeful that these advanced US-made jets will help achieve air superiority over Russia and better protect its troops and cities from daily bombardments.
By Kyiv Post
July 8, 2024
F-16 ‘Viper’ Combat Debut in Ukraine’s Skies Will Be Slow, Careful and Risk-Averse
War in Ukraine

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

Ukraine’s airmen are attempting something difficult: Deploying an unfamiliar, modern fighter into an air war in progress, against a more powerful opponent. It’s not going as smoothly as hoped.
By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart
July 3, 2024