For over a week, both Russian mainstream and social media have reported sightings of four F-16 fighter jets flying over Odesa and surrounding areas in Ukraine.
Some sources claimed these aircraft took off from airfields in Romania. However, Romania’s Ministry of National Defense quickly denied these allegations in a statement on Tuesday, July 16.
Romania’s statement addressed the claims made by unidentified sources on the Russian Telegram platform, stating: “F-16 aircraft did not take off from Romanian airfields to carry out missions in Ukrainian airspace.
The F-16 aircraft of the Romanian Air Force perform training and policing missions exclusively in our national airspace, adhering strictly to international regulations.”
The speculation about Ukraine’s potential use of F-16s continues. While these jets could enhance Kyiv’s air defense, experts believe there are not enough to challenge Russia’s air superiority comprehensively.
However, their presence might make Moscow’s forces more cautious, indirectly benefiting Ukraine’s frontline areas.
Some analysts suggest that if Ukraine uses these jets against Russian air defenses in Crimea, it could pressure Putin’s “jewel in the crown.”
Additionally, if an F-16 were downed near Crimea, it would likely be ditched into the sea, making rescue operations easier and reducing the chance of the aircraft falling into Russian hands.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Ukraine conflict and the implications of these developments.
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