cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/27805943

Ukraine’s Air Force used F-16 jets as part of its defense against Russia’s mass missile and drone attack on Aug. 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed during a press conference on Aug. 27.

Russia targeted 15 of Ukraine’s 24 oblasts on Aug. 26, launching over 200 missiles and drones as part of the largest-ever aerial attack against Ukraine.

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F-16s gave “a very good result,” Zelensky told reporters. “As part of this huge attack, we shot down some missiles and drones with the help of F-16s.”

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  • Tar_Alcaran
    4•23 days ago

    Allegedly Russia can make around 18 fighter jets per year,

    Before the embargoes, maybe. Strong doubt if they’re even running a net positive nowadays

    • @Buffalox
      4•23 days ago

      Yes the embargo is a problem for Russia, but according to the article, this is achieved by prioritizing war planes over everything else. meaning civilian are probably near zero.