Russia has recently launched a successful offensive in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.
The expected delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine may come too late to have a significant impact on Russia's ongoing offensive in Kharkiv, experts have told Newsweek.Russia has captured up to 47 square miles of Ukrainian territory in only two days, representing 'the most significant border incursion since the full-scale invasion began,' according to the Associated Press.
'The length of the decision, training and delivery process have given Russian forces time to adapt air defenses, particularly as both sides settled into defensive positions.'Reno went on to suggest that Ukraine should 'consider making an offer to Taliban for all that Soviet-era equipment we provided to Afghanistan's military,' arguing that quickly receiving older and cheaper aircraft might achieve 'better battlefield results.
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