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Zelensky
The F-16's crash was a high-profile setback for Kyiv, which had lobbied the West for months to send the advanced fighter jet.
3h ago
US
Some US officials reportedly deemed the plan too risky, while a spokesman for the US National Security Council said they were considering the proposal “but have made no decisions.”
23h ago
War in Ukraine
Authorities were still investigating the incident that cost Ukraine’s most prized Western fighters, with some officials alleging a friendly-fire incident involving the Patriot air defense system.
1d ago
F-16
The announcement marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
As other allies balk at letting Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory, the Netherlands, which has provided F-16s, gives Kyiv the green light to strike where it wants “lawfully.”
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Friendly fire considered in F-16 crash; Putin to visit first ICC signatory country since arrest warrant; Russian business profits plummet; First Harris interview reveals no foreign policy plan details
2d ago
Ukraine
An initial report from an unnamed US official said the plane likely crashed due to pilot errors as opposed to being downed by Russia during Moscow’s power grid strike on Monday.
2d ago
F-16
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Ukraine will use F-16s for air defense, freeing up other aircraft for missile strikes on ground targets like those in Kursk, according to Russian military experts.
Aug. 28
Ukraine
With the West hesitant, like a deer caught in the headlights, only Ukraine has managed to muster up the boldness and fortitude required to lead the Free World against Russia.
Aug. 28
F-16
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Tuesday corroborated earlier reports that the new Western multirole fighters would first be used for air defense instead of striking ground targets.
Aug. 27
US
The White House is considering transferring long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, which would significantly increase the effectiveness of Ukraine’s F-16 fighters.
Aug. 26
F-16
The Czech company Inflatech has added an inflatable F-16 Viper fighter aircraft to its range of decoys but are Ukraine’s Air Force markings significant?
Aug. 25
F-16
For one of the few time since Russia’s war against Ukraine began Kyiv’s forces are benefitting for air support as it advances into Russia and the positive results are evident.
Aug. 21
War in Ukraine
As AFU gains in Kursk, Russia deploys troops from Kaliningrad; EU sends €4.2B more in non-lethal aid; Decorated Ukrainian pilot KIA; US State Dept. official in Kyiv discusses possible F-16 expansion.
Aug. 14
US
In a wide-ranging interview, Gen. David Petraeus, one of America’s most distinguished living soldiers, offers Kyiv Post his unique insight into Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
Aug. 9
These F-16AM/BM models, previously part of the Danish fleet, come with modern upgrades and additional equipment that could significantly boost the Ukrainian Air Force’s fighter capabilities.
Aug. 5