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Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken city of Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged missile and artillery barrages on Thursday as both sides refused to concede ground despite recent military setbacks for Moscow and the toll on the invaded country after seven months of war. (Kostiantyn Liberov/AP)

With a mix of donated weapons, Ukraine’s defenders adapt in war

Gen. James Hecker, the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, told reporters Sept. 19 that Russia has lost more than 60 fighter jets in the war so far.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Joe Gould

8 months ago

Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.

15 months ago

White House, DoD lower expectations of Polish warplanes for Ukraine

The White House and Pentagon on Monday downplayed the likelihood of a three-way deal for Poland to give MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine and for the U.S. to backfill the Polish fleet with American F-16 fighters.

15 months ago

New US sanctions target Russia’s multibillion-dollar defense sector

The measures, triggered by Moscow’s war against Ukraine, target both Russia and its ally Belarus, which has been a staging ground for the invasion.

15 months ago

No, EU countries aren’t sending fighter jets to Ukraine

"NATO is not to be part of the conflict,” Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

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