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Russia Vows to Shoot Down Ukraine's US-Supplied F-16s

Thursday, 01 August 2024 06:41 AM EDT

The Kremlin said Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army.

Lithuanian and U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine had received the first order of long-awaited jets, which are equipped with a 20mm cannon and can carry bombs, rockets and missiles.

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The Kremlin said Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army.
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