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- Ukraine identifies US-supplied F-16s as a solution to Russia’s glide bomb threat.
- Russia reportedly launched 800 glide bombs at Ukraine in one week.
Ukraine Calls for F-16 Jets to Counter Russian Glide Bombs
In a recent statement, Ukraine has expressed an urgent need for F-16 fighter jets from the US to defend against Russia’s use of glide bombs.
According to Ukrainian officials, Russia has escalated its offensive by deploying a significant number of glide bombs, with an estimated 800 launched in just a week. These weapons pose a substantial threat, and Ukraine believes that the advanced capabilities of F-16 fighter jets are crucial to effectively counter this challenge. The call for US military support underscores the intense and evolving nature of the conflict, as Ukraine seeks to bolster its defenses against Russian aggression.
