F-16 jets no silver bullet for Ukraine in war with Russia

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While the pilots gain experience in Ukrainian skies and the military builds out its air infrastructure, the initial deliveries could at least help Ukraine strengthen its air shield, some experts say. "It will provide some air defence and depth capacity, potentially also help intercepting Shaheds (Iranian-built drones) and cruise missiles, although it is a very expensive way of doing that, munitions-wise," said Justin Bronk, senior research fellow for air power and technology at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).