‘Training’ for Ukrainian F-16 Pilots ‘Pretty Meager’, Media Reports – Sputnik International
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Russia has raised concerns about the delivery of F-16 jets to Ukraine, insisting they won’t change the situation on the front lines and will be destroyed like other weapons from NATO countries. Challenges persist as only a limited number of Ukrainian pilots are currently training to fly the F-16s, with issues related to crew availability and technical training.
As many as 60 F-16s are expected to arrive in Ukraine from European countries by the end of the year. Russian officials warn of an escalation in the Ukraine conflict due to the nuclear capability of these jets, posing a direct threat. President Putin stated that these jets, like other Western equipment, will be targeted by Russian forces if deployed from third-country territories.
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Author: Oleg Burunov