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War in Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren provided the update to the Dutch parliament but didn’t disclose delivery details, citing “operational security” concerns.
14h ago
F-16
“My recommendation to Ukrainians: before embarking on risky missions, the pilots need to become well-versed in the use of these aircraft,” says Denmark’s Air Force commander.
2d ago
F-16
Kyiv Post interviews Ryan McBeth, the creator of what is now one of the largest YouTube channels discussing topics as varied as intelligence operations, disinformation, and how the military functions.
Jun. 24
US
With Ukraine desperate to shore up its air defense and counter Russia’s advantage in the sky’s, US government has been disappointingly reluctant to offer Kyiv air capabilities.
Jun. 22
F-16
Online social media footage shows what Russia claims was the first use of a three-ton bomb fitted with a UMPC guidance wing kit in an attack on the Kharkiv Region.
Jun. 21
F-16
Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway have committed to supplying Ukraine with approximately 80 American-made F-16 fighters.
Jun. 20
Putin
While Russian President Vladimir Putin said deliveries of F-16s to Kyiv violated unspecified “international obligations,” some have falsely connected it with Moscow’s new treaty with Pyongyang.
Jun. 20
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Commander-in-Chief said Russia is now working hard to erode Ukraine’s forces the best it can before F-16s arrive and strengthen Ukrainian skies.
Jun. 17
War in Ukraine
Peace Summit to follow G7; Kyiv destroys Crimea S-300/400s; Zelensky Meets Scholz in Berlin; Dutch defense minister in Kyiv; Ukraine F-16s also to use some European bases; Russia claims more gains.
Jun. 11
F-16
The Kremlin has vowed any NATO personnel helping Kyiv attack Russia would be legitimate targets.
Jun. 10
F-16
By the end of this year only 20 Ukrainian F-16 pilots are expected to graduate, half of the number needed to man a full squadron of 20 of the fighter aircraft.
Jun. 6
War in Ukraine
Strikes on power grid lead to rationing; Kyiv’s human-rights chief sends UN evidence of POW abuses; ‘The Economist’ says Ukraine is winning in Crimea; Differences on F-16 restrictions taking shape.
Jun. 3
NATO
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Sweden says Kyiv still needs the Gripen fighter aircraft the day after Stockholm announced it had frozen plans to provide them.
Jun. 2
Sweden
The “Swedish AWACS” have advanced radar systems capable of detecting and tracking fighters, bombers, helicopters, cruise missiles, and naval targets across vast volumes of the battlespace.
May. 29
War in Ukraine
The clause, included in the agreement signed by Ukraine and Belgium on Tuesday, prohibits Kyiv from using Belgian military aid to strike targets outside of Ukrainian territory.
May. 29
Europe
Zelensky inks agreement in Lisbon after touring F-16 base in Belgium; Putin warns against strikes within Russia, as White House holds tight on policy; Czechs say 155mm shells coming ‘within days’
May. 29
With Ukraine desperate to shore up its air defense and counter Russia’s advantage in the sky’s, US government has been disappointingly reluctant to offer Kyiv air capabilities.
Jun. 22