Ukraine’s F-16 Pilots Turn to Guns as Air-to-Air Missile Supplies Run Low
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Ukraine faces a shortage of air-to-air missiles for its F-16 fighters, forcing pilots to ration their ammunition, warned the commander of a Ukrainian squadron identified as the "Phantom" code.
On September 16, 2026, Ukrainian F-16 pilots were forced to save missiles because of their shortage, as announced in an interview with NEWSMAX by the Fant pilot, reporting to RBK-Ukraine.
The lack of armaments forces the Ukrainian F-16 fighter aircraft to save missiles and, during individual missions, to shoot down Russian air targets by means of on-board guns due to a critical lack of release. This was stated by the commander of the Ukrainian F-16 fighter aircraft called "Phantom" in an interview with NEWSMAX, reporting to RBK-Ukraine with reference to the U.S. Air Force. The missile deficit and new tactics, according to the mil…
"An aircraft without weapons is a useless tool," he said. More...
Ukrainian F-16 pilots forced to save missiles and shoot down Russian ones during separate missions aerial targets with the help of airborne guns — due to a critical shortage of weapons.
To destroy individual air targets, fighters are forced to use air guns
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