Kremlin Warns Against Ukraine's New F-16 Jets

The Kremlin announced that Russian forces are ready to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 jets, stating they won't be a cure-all for Kyiv's military. Lithuanian and U.S. officials confirmed that Ukraine has received its first batch of the jets, which are armed and equipped for diverse combat missions.

On Thursday, the Kremlin declared that Russian forces are prepared to intercept and shoot down Ukraine's newly received F-16 jets. According to Russian officials, these advanced jets will not serve as a 'panacea' for Kyiv's military endeavors.

Confirmation of the jets' arrival came on Wednesday from Lithuanian and U.S. officials. The long-awaited F-16s are touted for their versatility in combat, armed with a 20mm cannon, and capable of deploying bombs, rockets, and missiles.

The introduction of these jets marks a significant development in Ukraine's military capabilities, though Russian authorities remain dismissive of their overall impact on the battlefield.

(With inputs from agencies.)