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Ukraine's F-16s: Half the Fleet Grounded in Maintenance
Original: Ukraine’s F-16s: Half the Fleet Stuck in Maintenance, Guns Used on Drones
Reports indicate that roughly half of Ukraine's F-16 fighter fleet is currently out of service due to maintenance, forcing pilots to rely on the jets' cannon fire against Russian drones rather than missiles. The situation highlights the strain on Ukraine's small fleet of Western-supplied aircraft and the logistical challenges of keeping them combat-ready amid ongoing Russian air attacks.
Why now: Ukraine's Western-supplied fighter jets are central to its air defense, and news that half the fleet may be grounded raises questions about sustainment and battlefield readiness.
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