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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.
Dec. 12, 2024
F-16
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.
Dec. 9, 2024
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.”
Dec. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Bombards Ukraine With Record Drone Barrage
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine and four Iskander ballistic missiles overnight.
Nov. 26, 2024
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.
Nov. 9, 2024
Drones
Russian Missile Attack on Dnipro Kills 3, Injures 19 More
Russia’s Friday attack on the central Ukrainian city destroyed and damaged multiple buildings, including a local hospital.
Oct. 26, 2024
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.
Oct. 17, 2024
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.
Oct. 14, 2024
Ukrainian MiG-29 Lost on Combat Mission in Poltava Region, Pilot Survives
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was lost while on a combat mission in the Poltava region early on June 27, though the pilot ejected and survived.
June 27, 2026
