Ukraine’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets have been given a badly-needed boost with the creation of new mobile maintenance and operations modules which will help them evade Russian ballistic missile strikes. Developed by the Come Back Alive charity foundation and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, the two types – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This […]
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Czech Republic to train up to 8 Ukrainian F-16 pilots this year
The Czech Defense Ministry will provide 150 hours of training, worth approximately 32 million koruna (around $1.5 million), through the state-owned enterprise LOM Praha — at no charge to Ukraine. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they […]
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines; F-16 pilot killed in attack
Key developments on June 28-29: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines F-16 pilot killed during Russia’s overnight massive air attack, Air Force says Ukrainian drone strike on Crimea air base destroys 3 Russian helicopters, SBU claims ‘It’s time to move your bill’ — Senator says Congress will soon […]
F-16 pilot killed during Russia’s overnight massive air attack, Air Force says
A lieutenant colonel flying a U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet was killed during the overnight aerial strike while on duty, the Air Force said on June 29. Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike across Ukraine early on June 29, unleashing over 500 aerial targets, including various types of missiles and attack drones, according to […]
US State Department approves sale of F-16 training, support services for Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved up to $310.5 million in F-16 training and support services for Ukraine, signaling continued White House backing for Kyiv. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency confirmed the news in an official statement, noting that Ukraine had requested “equipment and services in support of its F-16 aircraft.” The equipment and services […]
Ukrainian F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov killed during combat mission
Pavlo Ivanov, a 26-year-old Ukrainian F-16 pilot, was killed during a combat mission on April 12, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. The Air Force praised Ivanov’s dedication and bravery in a statement on Telegram. “Ukrainian pilots are working to the fullest extent of their human and technical capabilities, risking their lives every time they carry out […]
More F-16 jets being prepared for Ukraine, US general says
More F-16 fighter jets are being prepared for transfer to Ukraine, U.S. General Christopher Cavoli said on April 3. On March 19, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a new shipment of F-16 fighter jets arrived in Ukraine. Previously, Ukrainian officials said more F-16 fighter jets are expected to arrive in Ukraine this year. Ukraine uses […]
Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine anticipates continued deliveries of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, emphasizing their importance in securing the country’s airspace. Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority. “The sky over Ukraine must […]
‘False story’ — Denmark denies Russian claims of F-16 instructor killed in Kryvyi Rih strike
The Danish Defense Ministry on Jan. 19 denied Russian claims of the death of a Danish F-16 instructor in a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on Jan. 17. “This is a false story being spread by the Russian media — probably with the aim of discrediting Denmark,” Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen […]