Assessing the Viability of Providing F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine Amidst Russian Air Defense Capabilities: Insights from Pentagon Director

2023-07-13 19:28:00

It is not yet timely to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. Douglas Sims, Director of Operations at the Pentagon’s Joint Headquarters, spoke regarding this.

“Conditions for the F-16 are far from ideal,” Sims commented briefly. He is quoted by RIA Novosti.

He also added that this is due to the capabilities of Russia in the field of air defense. They are more extensive, the expert is sure.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saw F-16 fighters in the transfer to Ukraine Russian nuclear threat. He noted that the NATO countries and Washington create the risk of a collision with the Russian Federation, which might lead to disaster.

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