‘NO Support for F-16s’: Biden Nixes Zelensky’s Fix Request As F-16s Fall Flat Against Russia
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‘NO Support for F-16s’: Biden Nixes Zelensky’s Fix Request As F-16s Fall Flat Against Russia
The Biden administration has rejected a Pentagon proposal to send American contractors to Ukraine to maintain Western-supplied military hardware, including F-16 fighter jets, deeming it too risky.
The White House expects NATO allies in Europe to handle the maintenance, with the Netherlands planning to fund a private contract for this purpose.
This decision comes amid Ukraine's first F-16 loss and ongoing concerns over maintaining sophisticated Western weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing intense criticism from within his own ranks following significant battlefield setbacks in both the Donbass and Kursk regions. According to the Financial Times, soldiers, lawmakers, and military analysts are expressing frustration over the rapid advances made by Russian forces, which have reportedly exploited weaknesses in Ukraine’s defense strategy. The situation has deteriorated as Russian troops have breached Ukrainian lines in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), closing in on the strategically crucial city of Pokrovsk. This city’s loss would have severe implications for Ukrainian military logistics, with analysts describing the current defensive situation as a “complete failure” and “complete chaos.”
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Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region has forced Russian mercenaries in junta-led Burkina Faso to withdraw, impacting their operations. Viktor Yermolaev, commander of the Medvedi (Bears) unit, confirmed that many fighters returned to Russia to bolster Moscow's defenses, while some remained in West Africa. This move disrupts the activities of mercenary groups like the Bear Brigade, which, along with the now-defunct Wagner Group, are seen as closely tied to the Russian state.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed General Mykola Oleshchuk from his position as head of the Ukrainian Air Force following a public dispute related to a fatal F-16 jet crash. The incident, which resulted in the death of pilot Aleksey ‘Moonfish’ Mes, has ignited a heated controversy between Oleshchuk and MP Mariana Bezuglaya from Zelenskyy’s ruling Servant of the People party. Bezuglaya claimed that the jet was accidentally downed by a US-donated Patriot air defence system, a statement Oleshchuk vehemently denied, accusing her of undermining the military and aiding Russian propaganda.
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The F-16 fighter jet went down on Monday when Russia launched a major missile and drone barrage at Ukraine in the first reported loss of one of the fighter jets in Ukraine.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published
Ukraine’s top pilot, Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes, was tragically killed when his US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed during a Russian missile assault. Mes, a highly skilled and decorated pilot, had recently transitioned to flying the advanced F-16 after extensive training in the United States. He was at the forefront of Ukraine's efforts to modernise its air force and was leading a critical mission to intercept incoming Russian missiles when the crash occurred. His death marks a significant loss for Ukraine, both in terms of military capability and morale, as Mes was not only a symbol of Ukrainian resistance but also a key figure in the nation's defence strategy against Russian aggression.
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Ukraine confirmed the loss of a Western-supplied F-16 fighter jet and its pilot, Aleksey Mes, during a Russian strike. However, reports suggest a Ukrainian Patriot missile misfired, causing the crash. Kyiv officials are investigating, considering pilot error, technical malfunction, or friendly fire as potential causes. Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya claims the incident resulted from unit dis-coordination, while Kyiv’s official report downplays the event, stating the pilot merely lost control.
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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, a Russian Iskander missile strike has decimated NATO-supplied weapons and infrastructure in the Sumy region of Ukraine. The powerful strike, part of a larger offensive, has been described as brutal retaliation by Moscow. The attack has left significant damage and destruction in its wake, underscoring the intensity of the current confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. As Russian forces continue their aggressive tactics, the conflict’s devastating impacts on both military assets and civilian infrastructure become increasingly apparent.
#PutinRetaliation #SumyAttack #SumyIskanderStrike #RussiaAttacksSumy #Putin #Zelenskyy #IskanderStrike #NATOWeaponsDestroyed #SumyAttack #RussianMissile #UkraineConflict #MilitaryEscalation #PutinsRevenge #IskanderMissile #SumyDestruction #UkraineDefense #RussianOffensive #WarInUkraine #NATOResponse #MissileStrike
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The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published
As per Newsweek report, NATO members Poland and Germany responded to Russian aerial activities during a large-scale attack on Ukraine. Poland scrambled jets after an unidentified object entered its airspace, while German fighters intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea. These incidents, along with Poland's consideration of intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine, highlight ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia.
#NATO #RussiaFighterjets #RussiaJets #DroneAttack #Kursk #Poland #Germany #RussiaUkrainewar #Ukrainewar #Worldnews #Oneindianews #Oneindia
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