Ukraine reveals required number of F-16 for air superiority

Ukraine needs at least 3-4 squadrons of 12-16 F-16 aircraft to gain air superiority in a specific direction, said Brigadier General Serhiy Holubtsov, Chief of Aviation of the Air Force Command of Ukraine, Report informs referring to Ukrainska Pravda.

At the same time, he noted that Kyiv received quite powerful assistance from Western partners, including radar detection stations and anti-aircraft missile systems. In this regard, Holubtsov expressed the opinion that Russia does not have an advantage in the air as such, tactical or operational.

The Ukrainian general also commented on how difficult it is to hide fighter jets in the country. He noted that this issue requires an integrated approach, including camouflage and dispersal of aircraft, as well as their movement from one airfield to another.