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Kyiv Post Urges Pressure on Belgium Over F-16 Maintenance Delays

Original: KYIV POST: Want to Stop Russia’s Jet-Powered Drone Attacks? Call the Belgian Embassy https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/8

The Kyiv Post argues that stopping Russia's jet-powered drone attacks requires getting more Ukrainian F-16s back in the air, and points to Belgium as the key. Roughly half of Ukraine's approximately 43 F-16 fighter jets are reportedly awaiting maintenance in Europe, with the Wall Street Journal identifying Belgian aerospace company Sabena as involved. The outlet is calling on readers to pressure the Belgian embassy to speed up repairs.

Why now: Frustration is growing that Western maintenance bottlenecks are keeping Ukrainian jets grounded while Russian drone attacks continue

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• KYIV POST: Want to Stop Russia’s Jet-Powered Drone Attacks? Call the Belgian Embassy https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/86343 About half of Ukraine’s approximately 43 F-16s are awaiting maintenance in Europe. The Wall Street Journal identified Belgian aerospace company Sabena as… · ukrdef@mstdn.social · 6

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