Ukraine has rejected assertions of a support crisis concerning its fleet of fighter jets. The response followed a media report detailing maintenance difficulties regarding engine inspections and hydraulic system checks after extensive flight hours. Foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy confirmed that the aircraft operate under demanding conditions and maintenance remains difficult. He noted that specific components for the early variants are no longer manufactured, making replacement parts harder to acquire. Despite these hurdles, officials expressed confidence in partners to improve sustainment processes ahead of winter. Sabena Engineering, the firm servicing the aircraft, also dismissed claims regarding major delays in the maintenance schedule. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Belgium plans to deliver three additional fighter jets before the conclusion of the year. The administration continues to seek advanced interceptors to counter aerial attacks.
Ukraine denies F-16 maintenance crisis
Foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy acknowledged that aircraft components for early variants are difficult to source.
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In short
- Ukraine dismissed reports of a maintenance crisis affecting its F-16 fighter aircraft.
- Officials acknowledged that certain replacement parts for early jet variants are out of production.
- Belgium is scheduled to supply three additional aircraft to Ukraine by the end of the year.
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