Read previewA top US Air Force general said that Ukraine is not using its F-16s for the most dangerous missions because the pilots flying them are still new to the fighter jet.
Given the vulnerabilities of more offensive missions, it was thought that Kyiv would use the fighter jets in an air-defense role.
Before Ukraine received its long-sought-after F-16s from NATO, one of the big questions surrounding the much-hyped transfer of the fighter aircraft was how Kyiv would actually go on to use them in combat.
AdvertisementThe Ukrainian F-16s flew their first combat mission in late August as they helped defend the country against a massive Russian aerial bombardment.
It's still unclear what caused the crash, but Ukraine dismissed the commander of its air force and said it would investigate the incident.
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