Today, the US president's national security advisor Sullivan confirmed that the F-16 will be sent to Ukraine after pilot training is completed.

However, it should be understood that a considerable period of time will pass from the beginning of the exercises to the physical transfer of the fighters. It is too early to talk about specific terms, it is necessary not only to train pilots, but also to prepare airfields and specialists who will be able to provide high-quality service for these planes.

Also, do not expect that the F-16 will immediately radically change the situation at the front. The plane itself is only part of what we need. The main question is what weapons, together with fighters, will be handed over to us, what missiles? Currently, nothing is known about it. The number is also important, ten F-16s will not make strong "weather", but 48 will be strong.

August 18, 2023.