With Ukraine set to receive the fighter jets, Russia warns that NATO bases hosting F-16s used in attacks are 'legitimate targets.'
The Kremlin is prepared to strike NATO airfields that host any Ukraine F-16 fighter jet intended for use against Russia, a member of the Russian parliament said on Monday.Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, tensions between NATO and the Kremlin have continued as NATO leaders have increasingly warned of direct conflict with Moscow.
'Newsweek has reached out to the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministries and NATO via email for comment.Kartapolov's comments came after a senior Ukrainian military officer said on Monday that Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it's set to receive in an effort to avoid Russian strikes on the advanced aircraft.
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