Ukraine’s first F-16s were unveiled by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Aug. 4, ending a lengthy wait for the Western fighters Kyiv says it needs to defend its airspace from Russia.
Ukraine’s air force and air defenses, which include contributions from partner nations, have kept the air space over the country contested for nearly 100 days without the transfer of additional aircraft. But with no prospect of an end to the war, and Russia making advances ...