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Kyiv Missile Takes another Kremlin old Warship – This One, a oldest in Russia’s Whole Fleet Ukraine Naval Forces says, it hit on Kommuna: “it keep happening until Russians run out of ships .” Negotiations Won’t Work. Lessons Learned over 2-yrs Full Scale War

LATEST News: ‘Yes,’ Ukraine to Receive Long-Range ATACMS, Says Senator Mark Warner – War Update for April 23. Other News. - Ukraine’s Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov in Russian Captivity?.
https://www.kyivpost.com/

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Slovakia likely to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in the near future

Rastislav Kacher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, said this in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, European Pravda writes.

“We have not yet handed the MiG-29, but we are ready to do so. We are talking with our NATO partners about how to do it.”.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/slovakia-likel...%20variant.

After two years war by Putin on Ukraine...

Denmark Confirms Transfer of Entire F-16 Fleet to Ukraine Following US F-35 Acquisition. 

April 21, 2024, during an interview with Euromaidan Press, Denmark's Ambassador to Ukraine, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen confirmed Denmark's intention to transfer its remaining fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine following the sale of 24 F-16s to Argentina. This decision is part of Denmark's broader shift to the newer F-35 model, aligning with similar moves by other European nations, a group that recently included Portugal.

Delivery is part coordinated effort by a few  NATO countries together committed to providing Ukraine with 65 F-16s in total. By Denmark MoD.

As of 2023, Denmark's F-16 fleet includes 34 F-16AM & 10 F-16BM fighter jets, with 30 of these 44 aircraft operational. Not all of these aircraft will go to Ukraine, however as reported by Army Recognition on April 17, 2024, a portion has sold to Argentina, totaling 24 jets. Sale addresses Argentina's longstanding need to replace its Mirage aircraft, retired in 2015, faced acquisition challenges due to a British embargo on military equipment by UK, components.

Argentina explored various options, including considering the JF-17 Thunder developed by China and Pakistan. However, the election of President Javier Milei led to the confirmation of the purchase of Danish F-16s, a decision influenced by geopolitical considerations, particularly the potential impact of Chinese influence in the region. Therefore, the US authorization in October 2023 allowed for the purchase of the Danish F-16s, which was formalized on April 16, 2024, by Argentine President Javier Milei and Defense Minister Luis Petri. The total cost of the acquisition is estimated at $650 million, covering both aircraft and ammunition.

Argentina purchasing 24 F-16s . Denmark is left with 19 F-16s to be transferred to Ukraine. Delivery coordinated together committed to Ukraine with 65 F-16s in total. Specifically committed to providing 19 F-16 jets, which will be delivered in several batches. 

Netherlands has indicated will donate 24 F-16 jets, timeline for donation has not been specified. Belgian govt has announced its intention to provide an undisclosed number of F-16 to Ukraine in 2025. on April 11, 2024, U.S. approved Norway's request to transfer 22 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

At Norwegian Air Force School, Ukraine's air force, predominantly equipped with older Soviet-era aircraft, requires upgrade to contemporary systems integrating F-16s for future development successful will depend on factors types of weapons systems proficiency of Ukrainian forces in employing newer aircraft. 

The provision of F-16s is set to partly address some statements from Ukrainian suggesting otherwise the rapid deployment of a large number of aircraft is hindered by insufficient infrastructure and support equipment at Ukrainian air bases.

F-16 was developed by General Dynamics. Initially served as air superiority fighter. Production began in 1976, over 4,600 units F-16s has be manufactured & designed to handle both air-to-air & air-to-surface combat roles in various weather role includes several design features, a frameless bubble canopy for increased visibility, a side-mounted control stick for maneuverability & reclined seat to reduce effects of g-forces on pilot. F-16 has elements designed to decrease radar visibility is fitted with advanced avionics capable of supporting a diverse range of weapons & equipment.

In operational use, F-16 fulfills multiple functions including tactical air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. 

It utilizes AN/APG-68 radar to enhances its capability to detect track multiple targets simultaneously & performance of F-16 is supported by a high-performance turbofan engine, facilitating various combat maneuvers & continuous updates various models F-16 have allowed compatible with requirements of air forces around world & maintain its operational capabilities
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news...ition.html

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Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for Ukraine that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials.

Defense Department officials are still putting the finishing touches on the potential new tranche, but they want it to be ready to go soon after President Joe Biden signs off on a bill to provide tens of billions of dollars in additional aid for Kyiv, said the officials, who along with others were granted anonymity to speak ahead of an announcement. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation as early as Tuesday, sending it to Biden’s desk.

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Ukraine drones struck oil Russia depots.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukr...024-04-24/

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RAM ІІ UAV combines the experience and technologies of leading Ukrainian enterprises of UAVs production, weapons and explosive devices, as well as components and solutions for unmanned systems.

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How American F-16 Fighter Jets Stack Up to Su-35s Being Sent to Iran...Over weekend, rumors circulated that Tehran was expecting an imminent delivery of Su-35s based on a report from SNN, an Iranian state news agency with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian officials publicly disputed the report

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Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for Ukraine that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials.

Defense Department officials are still putting the finishing touches on the potential new tranche, but they want it to be ready to go soon after President Joe Biden signs off on a bill to provide tens of billions of dollars in additional aid for Kyiv, said the officials, who along with others were granted anonymity to speak ahead of an announcement. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation as early as Tuesday, sending it to Biden’s desk.

Russia warns it's ready to retaliate if the West seizes frozen assets, says Europe will be hurt most. Putin warned Tuesday that Russia is ready to retaliate if almost $300 billion of frozen Russian assets are seized by the West and used to assist Ukraine

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This time with more U.S. $billion, no easy for Putin soldiers...
https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russia_at...10266.html

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Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for Ukraine that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials.

Defense Department officials are still putting the finishing touches on the potential new tranche, but they want it to be ready to go soon after President Joe Biden signs off on a bill to provide tens of billions of dollars in additional aid for Kyiv, said the officials, who along with others were granted anonymity to speak ahead of an announcement. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation as early as Tuesday, sending it to Biden’s desk.

Russians facing non-stop military losses on Ukrainian soil. About 462,980 aggressor’s troops were eliminated, 12,240 air targets of invaders were shot down, thousands of tanks, armored vehicles and trucks were destroyed. General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine has published a new summary of total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.04.24.

HIMARS, Bradley IFVs, Artillery Rounds: Contents of the First $1 Billion US Aid Package Revealed.
https://en.defence-ua.com/news/792_days_...10292.html

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https://en.defence-ua.com/news/himars_br...10288.html

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Russian army had “managed seize hundred k/m of land initiative on battlefield” As Ukraine was waiting fresh U.S. assistance.

A U.S. bill billions in military funding for Ukraine was signed into law earlier this week after stopping more than 4-months of delay. Zelenskyy said it would allow Kyiv’s forces to stabilize the frontline and move forward with its war aims.

The Pentagon says its deliveries of weapons are on their way and will arrive in the coming days, if not sooner.

Russian officials has hit back at U.S. news, saying new arms provisions will harm them. Security will not bring Ukraine any closer to defeating Russia.

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As Russian army “seizing more hundred k/m of land, in initiative battlefield” Ukraine was waiting fresh U.S. assistance....?.

US approves $6B weapons package for Ukraine, but Kyiv stalled on Patriot battery breakthrough...Ukraine is hoping to J.V. to make those Patriot, I thinking  is those battery isit?. Or something else?.

All equipment included in the pledge is to be ordered from industry, not drawn from US stocks — meaning it could take years for the weapons to arrive in Ukraine.

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Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but ‘victory’ it wants might be out of reach with $61 bill aid package from U.S after months of political wrangling. The future look uncertain uncomfortable for Ukraine are being asked over what "victory" over Ukraine is asking but isit not a real, realistically achieve against Putin / Russia.

Analysts's say over conversations need to had over a “shared” vision of a “victory” or cease-fire.

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Helensky is helping Sleepy Joe gang siphon as much as possible until Trumpet takes over in Nov
Its only 6mths away

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Ukraine army is using old 1960s Soviet-era S-200 missiles designed to shoot down high-altitude Cold War aircraft was upgraded, or new tactics were adopted, or both. To take down a Tu-22 & two A-50s , this old 1960s Soviet-era S-200 missiles system designed to shoot down high-altitude bombers & recce planes may have upgraded by Kyiv, last 4-mths, a significant progress countering Kremlin’s strategic aviation incidents which Russian bombers were only destroyed while on their base airfields, Ukrainian air forces have showcased new level of expertise by successfully shooting down enemy strategic aircraft directly in the air.

Jan 2024, Ukraine shoot: A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft & also seriously damaged Il-22M, Il-22M is believed have served as a repeater for Russians, it managed to land plane, its significant damage on tail section fuselage. On Feb 23, another A-50 plane was shot down during a combat mission over Sea of Azov. On April 19, 2024, a Tu-22M3 supersonic strategic bomber, carrying Kh-22 & Kh-32 missiles, fall prey to Ukrainian Air Force too. 

All instances, dated Soviet S-200 anti-aircraft unit was used, a long-range anti-aircraft missile system developed in the USSR (1960) can hit air targets at up to 160 km in its early versions.

https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/31842

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This time with more U.S. $billion, no easy for Putin soldiers...
https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russia_at...10266.html

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russia_at...10266.html
Ukraine Cabinet Ministers has allocated an additional 15.5 bil hryvnias (US$388mil) for purchase of drones needed Defence Forces.
Details: Noted this an additional resource to 43.3 billion hryvnias (US$1.08 bil) allocated for drones this year. "With funds allocated today, 300,000 drones will be delivered to our Defence Forces," Ministers added.

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Surprise F-16 Update. Ukraine. May 01, 2024 at 6:17

Ukraine will start operating F-16s after Orthodox Easter on May 5, Kyiv has said, as the country contends with devastating Russian bombardment and the long wait for the Western-made fighter jets.

"We are waiting," Ukrainian air force spokes Ilya Yevlash said, the jets will be taking to the skies over war-torn country "after Easter," remarks reported by Ukrainian media on Wednesday.

Ukraine's Western backers Denmark, the , Norwa and  Belgium  and Belgium have
supply Lockheed F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.

Kyiv has long requested advanced jets to upgrade & replenish its air force, battered by more than 2 years of war against Russia's superior & more numerous aircraft. Russia has flying outside reach of Ukraine's air defenses, to launch devastating aerial guided bomb strikes on Ukraine.

Before the jets take off in Ukraine, Western countries say, Ukrainian personnel must complete their training programs, and the necessary infrastructure and facilities must be up and running in the country

Ukrainian optimistic, I'm sure that they will arrive soon," he added.

The F-16s were slated to arrive in the first part of 2024, but Dutch govt announced in January Ukraine would receive an initial batch in the "second quarter" of the year.

"This year, more than a squadron of donated F-16s will start to arrive in Ukraine, along with pilots and maintainers" trained by Ukraine's backers, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in late April.

Ukraine's Yevlash said earlier this week that Kyiv would welcome non-functional F-16s, whose parts could be used to repair and maintain the operational fleet.

We'd take it :-) Together with the pilots. To intercept missiles.

US pilots would not have to participate in combat operations, we would simply ask them to shoot down missiles far from the front line
https://www.newsweek.com/ukraine-f16-fig...ce-1895964

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"I'm Not Ruling Anything Out" - Macron Says Troops for Ukraine is Possible if Russia*.

He, Macron, doesn't rule out sending troops if Russia breaks through front lines as Kyiv may help when Kyiv requests for assistance.
 French troops "legitimately" arise scenario, comments come in wake of rising tensions Russia may break Ukraine into two part with half million soldiers, facing Putin's who not ruling anything out," asked if he stood by his comments earlier this year that sent shockwaves around Europe.

French president described Russia as "a power of regional destabilisation" and a significant threat to Euro security, he outlined his strategic objective, that Russia cannot be allowed to win in Ukraine. "I have a clear strategic objective: Russia cannot win in Ukraine," 

Macron said. "If Russia wins there will be no security in Europe. He questioned security of neighboring, what can NATO like, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Moldova & others, should Russia achieve victory in Ukraine
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/32010

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Ukraine war: Inside the fight for the last streets of Bakhmut. In a bunker just outside the city limits of Bakhmut, Ukraine's 77th Brigade direct artillery fire to support their infantry - their last line of defence on the western edge of the city. Ukraine is still clinging to the last few streets here.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65533192

Russian Academy of Military Sciences told the Kremlin-funded Radio Sputnik.“And when Syrskii commands a withdrawal, people simply run, he provoked panic himself,” he was quoted as saying.

No-2 boss, Syrskii replaced Valerii Zaluzhnyi, to come no-1. The former no-1, is an immensely popular top general who reportedly had falling-out with Ukrainian President, his boss. Zelenskyy over counteroffensive strategies & urgent need to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men. 

He is still very must a real man for this job, hope that he can be a better man then just been a common man, he Is one who is one year ago is a Ukraine  army boss.

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Syrskii replaced Valerii Zaluzhnyi, to come no-1 commander in chief of Ukraine army.
Kremlin-funded Radio Sputnik saus when Syrskii commands a withdrawal, people simply run, he provoked panic himself.

Former no-1, is an immensely popular top general reportedly falling-out with Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy counteroffensive strategies & urgent need mobilise hundreds of thousands of men. He's still very must a real man for this job, hope he can be a better man then just been a commoner, he Is one who is one year ago is a Ukraine army boss.

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Russia's Military Setback is Apparent' - Thia's France Estimates 150,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Russia has not disclosed information on its casualties. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed in February that 180,000 Russian troops had been killed in the war. Paris assessed total Russian casualties, including wounded, at 500,000 since beginning of the war, now in its 3rd year.

To Britain's estimates, approximately 450,000 Russians have been killed or wounded. BBC reported April, more than 50,000 Russian military personnel have died, this its reporters, independent media & group Mediazona, and volunteers said.

Putin declared a "special military operation" at dawn on Feb 24, 2022, which has since evolved into a bloody attrition war, isolating Russia from West, military analysts believe Russia could be on brink of launching yet a major new offensive. Ukrainian Special Ops Reportedly Destroys Russian Buk Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher the Special Ops operators utilizing attack drones inflicted fire damage on Russian Buk.

Discussing frozen Russian assets in the European Union, Sejourne reaffirmed funds could be used to finance Ukraine's defense against invasion but not provide specifics.
"With rise in rates, these assets generated almost 4 billion euros in revenue in 2023. We want them to be used to finance defense and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine."
Novaya Gazeta Europe was founded by exiled journalists from Russia's top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Officially confirmed what used to hit airfield, but head of Russian-controlled occupied Crimea, airfield was attacked with ATACMS ballistic missiles, early May 1, 2024, satellite imagery showed launcher was destroyed, & system’s other elements may have been severely damaged. Other SAM systems left their positions ts redeployed to other locations to avoid being hit.

This is not first loss of Russian air defense systems in temporarily occupied Crimea, demonstrates low efficiency in intercepting Western cruise missiles Storm Shadow /SCALP 

(EG ATACMS ballistic missiles.) As previously reported, strike was launched against military facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea on April 30, 2024. At same time, local media in occupation authorities reported a missile threat around 9 p.m. on April 29, & the first explosions occurred around 1 a.m. on April 30.

This 2nd time Russian air defense systems have been destroyed at Dzhankoi airfield. First strike was carried out on April 17, resulted in the destruction of several launchers of the SAM system.

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US spent so much time fighting insurgents that it forgot 'what it means to actually fight a war, an american veteran who fought in Ukraine said the US "kind of forgot what it means to actually fight a war." US training has long been heavily focused on fighting insurgents in places like Iraq & Afghanistan. He said his own training wouldn't have prepared him for a war like Ukraine.

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US spent so much time fighting insurgents & forgot 'what it means to actually fight a war, an american veteran who fought in Ukraine said the US "kind of forgot what it means to actually fight a war." US training has long been heavily focused on fighting insurgents in places like Iraq & Afghanistan. He said his own training wouldn't have prepared him for a war like Ukraine.

A former soldier spoke his training with US a number of years ago where started fighting Russia's full-scale invasion Feb 2022. He fought in hotspots like Kharkiv and Bakhmut served in unit's combat medic, treating comrades when they were injured. He went through training, never got any real training  in conflict. "A little bit of talking about it and just a little bit of training, he has to fought at a disadvantage. US military, he explained, is a "guerilla warfare fighting like it would be with Russia or China." He said this is an issue many NATO members face.

Another veteran of war in Ukraine had similar concerns, his friends still in the US Army ask him for tips on how to fight with drones or in trenches, they aren't getting training fully reflects what is happening in Ukraine.

Questions about multiple NATO countries trained Ukrainian soldiers fights & train as irrelevant or inadequate, those soldiers trained in UK sked how to get through Russia's vast minefields, told just go around them. Problem is Russia's minefields stretch for miles, making it impossible, open areas mined may already be targeted by artillery or other battlefield threat.

In Middle East, US & some NATO allies in Euro need skills, he went through training, he never got real training in conflict. Western soldiers struggle in Ukraine already have a set idea how things should be & it's just not that way out, he believe that a lot of the training we have is tailored fighting a guerilla warfare issue many NATO members face.

Another US veteran in Ukraine had similar concerns, As Ukrainian serviceman walks in a trench as Ukrainian commander who was trained by US, British, and Polish soldiers said last year if he had followed those countries' advice exactly, he would have been killed.

Many Ukrainian units used NATO tactics last summer approaches, overemphasis on maneuver warfare without air support in the face of dense minefields and other daunting barriers, ultimately failed.
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-forgo...ine-2024-5

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Russia-Ukraine war

Russia troops accused of ‘executing’ surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report
Human Rights Watch investigates ‘apparent summary executions’ and says actions could amount to war crimes.

A new report by an international rights group says Russian forces appear to have 'summarily executed' Ukrainian soldiers as they attempted to surrender [Yulia Morozova/Reuters]

December 2023, an international rights group has said in a new report. The actions should be investigated as war crimes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in the report published on Thursday.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/2/...ers-report

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'Russia's Military Setback is Apparent' - This is France Estimates 150,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Report.

Russia has not disclosed information on its casualties. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed in February that 180,000 Russian troops had been killed in the war.
by Kyiv Post | May 3, 2024.

Moscow Kremlin Putin War in Ukraine.
 
Estimated 150,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne in an interview. In a conversation with Russian independent newspaper 

Novaya Gazeta Europe, Sejourne stated Paris assessed total Russian casualties, including wounded, at 500,000 since the beginning of the war, now in its 3rd year.
"Europe & partners will remain united & determined, for as long as necessary. Russia's military setback is already apparent. Russian military losses at 500,000, including 150,000 deaths," he said.

"All of this for what?" he asked. "This can be summed up in two words: for nothing," he added. Russia has not disclosed information on its casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed in February that 180,000 Russian troops had been killed in the war, to Britain's estimates, approximately 450,000 Russians have been killed or wounded in Ukraine.

To BBC reported April, more than 50,000 Russian military personnel have died, citing its own reporters, independent media group Mediazona, and volunteers. To Putin declared a "special military ops" at dawn on February 24, 2022, which has since evolved into a bloody attrition war, isolating Russia from the West.

To US Ammo Honcho: Congress Doubled Funding for Shells Critically Needed by Ukraine. US Ammo Honcho: Congress Doubled Funding for Shells Critically Needed by Ukraine, a step in the right direction on a path that will take years. Discussing frozen Russian assets in the European Union, 

Sejourne reaffirmed that funds could be used to finance Ukraine's defense against  invasion but did not provide specifics. "With rise in rates, assets have generated almost 4 billion euros in revenue in 2023."

Novaya Gazeta Europe was founded by exiled journalists from all top Russia's...

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/32056

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Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia.

To use British weapons, he insisted it has the right to strike on Russian federation.

During a visit to Kyiv by UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron. He said UK would provide £3bn ($3.75bn) yeary for as long as necessary. He said, As just as the Russia is striking inside Ukraine, you can quite understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure it's defending itself," Lord Cameron said.

Russia condemned what it called "another very dangerous statement"

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c163kp93l6po

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April 28, Ukrainian air conducted a strike on Kushchyovskaya airbase Krasnodar Krai, via using a small visual evidence suggests a Russian Su-34 aircraft was also destroyed.
The main success of mission was not the aircraft, but the destruction of warehouse contained stockpile of Russia’s most potent weapons: KAB-500 glide bomb.

KAB-500: A air-launched munition used by Soviet Union (1970s) first iteration bomb, known as KAB-500L, use as laser guidance & movable fins to maneuver toward target after fired from aircraft. As upgraded to KAB-500S-E laser guidance system for a more sophisticated satellite uplink. Its satellite guidance system is tethered to “GLOSNASS,” a Russian-developed alternative to GPS. This is Russia analog answer to US JDAM “dumb bombs” to accurately maneuver & fly towards a target over a great distance

KAB carries large payload to strike docks and fortified military installations. But can history a Ukrainian city with a few KAB..

Faced with such threat, Ukrainian AirForces  has more then two strategies, 1st target & destroy KAB stockpiles whenever possible, ops for shrinking Russia’s inventory first those in there (glide bombs). 2nd strategy (which we will see in coming day) use of F-16 to destroy inbound KABs in air intercept by aircraft.

https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/32006

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April 28, Ukrainian air conducted a strike on Kushchyovskaya airbase Krasnodar Krai, via using a small visual evidence suggests a Russian Su-34 aircraft was also destroyed.
The main success of mission was not the aircraft, but the destruction of warehouse contained stockpile of Russia’s most potent weapons: KAB-500 glide bomb.

KAB-500: A air-launched munition used by Soviet Union (1970s) first iteration bomb, known as KAB-500L, use as laser guidance & movable fins to maneuver toward target after fired from aircraft. As upgraded to KAB-500S-E laser guidance system for a more sophisticated satellite uplink. Its satellite guidance system is tethered to “GLOSNASS,” a Russian-developed alternative to GPS. This is Russia analog answer to US JDAM “dumb bombs” to accurately maneuver & fly towards a target over a great distance

KAB carries large payload to strike docks and fortified military installations. But can history a Ukrainian city with a few KAB..

Faced with such threat, Ukrainian AirForces  has more then two strategies, 1st target & destroy KAB stockpiles whenever possible, ops for shrinking Russia’s inventory first those in there (glide bombs). 2nd strategy (which we will see in coming day) use of F-16 to destroy inbound KABs in air intercept by aircraft.

https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/32006

https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/32006

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NATO likely to hand over MiG-29 US F-16 fighters very soon, date today 5th May 2024. 

First Batch of F-16s to Arrive in Ukraine After Easter, Ukrainian Air Force Spokesperson.

However, no further details on long-awaited deliveries, said the supplies of F-16s “is a question for highest military-political leadership to decide.

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NATO likely to hand over MiG-29 US F-16 fighters very soon, date today 5th May 2024. 

First Batch of F-16s to Arrive in Ukraine After Easter, Ukrainian Air Force Spokesperson.

However, no further details on long-awaited deliveries, said the supplies of F-16s “is a question for highest military-political leadership to decide.

Anticipation is building as F-16s will enter Ukraine for first time in the coming day. After being in service for more than 50 years and undergoing many upgrades, F-16 remains one of the world's most popular successful fighter jets. Much has been said about these American-built jets, with claims no F-16s have been lost in an air-to-air battle and that they are game changers.

It will not be reasonable to says for Putin. 

He will try to destroy those ill F-16 fighter just b'cos US bring those aircraft without a system base available into Ukraine to fly them in a combat status. or even to park them at an any safe airfield base from which they couldn’t quickly disperse, Putin said the airbase will became under his imminent Russian attacks soon.