TASS5/3/2026Defense1 min readRussia
Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
Russian foreign minister warns military will not distinguish between conventional and nuclear-capable aircraft during combat operations
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- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will treat F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as nuclear threats, adding that during combat operations the military will not verify whether each jet is equipped to carry nuclear weapons.
- The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Western military support for Ukraine.
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Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
During combat operations, our military will not be clearing out whether or not each particular jet of this class is equipped to carry nuclear weapons, the minister added.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Western military support for Ukraine and represents a significant escalation in Russia's rhetoric regarding the conflict.
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