"Ukraine Has Sources Closest to Putin”, US Says F-16s "Not Ideal Against Russian Air Capability"

The Pentagon has stated that the current battlefield conditions in Ukraine are not suitable for deploying F-16 fighter jets, and future decisions regarding the use of fighter jets will be based on the evolving circumstances on the ground. Denmark and the Netherlands have taken the lead in training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s, but the extent of the American role in this initiative remains undisclosed. Ukrainian forces have made gains in various sectors of the frontlines, including western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and the vicinity of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 23 drones, including kamikaze drones, launched by Russia towards Ukraine. Ukraine's spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov, claims to have sources within the Kremlin and accurately predicted Russia's invasion before the full-scale war broke out last year. 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:41 - “UKRAINIAN FORCES MAKE GAINS, RUSSIAN FORCES FRAGILE” 2:32 - UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE “DOWNS 23 DRONES” 4:17 - SPYMASTER CLAIMS UKRAINE HAS “SOURCES” IN KREMLIN n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX