Ukraine primarily needs F-16s to protect against Russian missile attacks

16 March, 2023 F-16 multi-role fighters training for the parade. Photo credits: Dylan Malyasov The Ukrainian Air Force explained why Ukraine needs to get F-16 fighter jets.

According to Yuriy Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, F-16 fighter jets are necessary for Ukraine to protect against Russian missile attacks on cities and critical infrastructure. He stated this in an interview with Channel 24. Fighter jets should, in particular, strengthen Ukrainian air defense.

Yuriy Ihnat emphasized that the Ukrainian Air Force should focus on a single type of multi-role combat aircraft. According to him, the F-16 is the most common aircraft of its class in the world among those that meet the needs of Ukraine.