“F-16 will appear in the skies of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2024,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Kuleba

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1. Additionally Kuleba noted that it is necessary to train engineers, technicians and the relevant infrastructure. Ukraine will keep trying to speed up the process.

2. So much later than when they are actually needed and I guarantee in a quantity much lesser than needed too. I shudder to think the amount of casualties (civilian and military, specifically ones involved in the counteroffensive) that could be prevented if west didn’t let its imaginary red lines and fear of escalation dictate the decision

3. Sadly, this war has a long way to go.

   Hopefully when they do get F-16’s they will be in a quantity that allows them to control the skies, properly support the ground troops and drive the Russians back over the border.

   Not arming them properly is prolonging this bloodshed. More firepower will save lives.

4. Can we please start planning for A10 as well to follow up air superiority once the F16 are in business. As in, prevent having to wait another year once the F16 are there.