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Ukrainian air defense forces were powerless against Russian weapons

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The Ukrainian air defense system faces problems when intercepting Russian jet drones, said Dmitry Yezhov, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Russian Government, in an interview with RT.
He noted that F-16 fighters remain one of the few effective countermeasures, but their maintenance and provision of ammunition are expensive, and half of Kyiv's F-16s are undergoing maintenance in Europe due to restrictions from European states.

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Ukraine uses F-16 fighter jets supplied by Western allies as part of its air defense system to counter Russian drones, but they require significant resources to maintain and support them.

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The Ukrainian air defense system is experiencing serious problems intercepting Russian jet drones. Associate Professor of the Financial University under the Government of Russia Dmitry Yezhov said this in a conversation with RT.

He said that F-16 fighters remain one of the few means of countering jet drones, but they are expensive to maintain and provide ammunition.

The expert also pointed out that approximately half of Kyiv’s F-16s are currently undergoing maintenance in Europe, and this process is slow. The delays are also due to the fact that European states themselves are faced with restrictions and can no longer provide Ukraine with the same amount of support, Yezhov explained.

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Ukraine will continue to have difficulty intercepting Russian drones until the F-16 is restored to full combat readiness and alternative solutions are sought
Likely · Within weeks

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Exactly how many F-16目前可用 are there for combat missions?
What alternative air defense systems is Ukraine considering?
How serious are the restrictions of European countries in supporting Ukraine?