Ukraine is preparing ways to protect its F-16s while at base, its air force said.
AdvertisementUkraine's air force said it is preparing for the arrival of F-16s by building underground stores and bunkers at its bases.
The Associated Press has reported that Ukraine may use Western air bases when it gets F-16s because the jets require high-standard runways and protective hangars.
But the air force's update suggests that Ukraine plans on keeping at least some F-16s in Ukraine during periods when they are not flying.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned last month that Western air bases that host F-16s for Ukraine would be "legitimate" targets for his armed forces.
Persons:
—, Ilya Yevlash, Yevlash, Vladimir Putin, Jake Epstein
Organizations:
Service, Air Force, Ukrainian Armed Forces, RBC, Russia, Military, Associated Press
Locations:
Ukraine, Russia