Over 300 Successful Ground Strikes: Ukrainian F-16s in Action

Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets have performed over 300 successful strikes against Russian invaders’ ground positions.

The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported this.

The military noted that the first F-16s appeared in Ukraine’s skies in August 2024, thanks to military assistance from partner countries.

The Air Force noted that, in addition to air defense missions, these fighter jets are also used to provide air support for Ukrainian ground forces.

“F-16 pilots have struck more than 300 ground targets, destroying hundreds of pieces of enemy equipment, command posts, UAV control centers, ammunition depots, and the enemy’s logistics,” the Command reported.

Ukrainian pilots flying F-16s, as well as ground aviation personnel, work every day under extremely difficult conditions.

To strike enemy ground targets, these fighters use American lightweight, high-precision GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, weighing 130 kilograms, with a maximum range of up to 110 km when released from high altitude.

In addition, heavier bombs equipped with JDAM-ER (Extended Range) kits are used. These kits convert conventional bombs into guided munitions that are directed via GPS and inertial navigation, while fold-out wings extend their range.

Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets have also intercepted over 1,300 Russian missiles and drones during their time in service – weapons the enemy used to attack cities and infrastructure.

Aviation personnel are implementing their own innovative approaches to conducting air and air‑defense combat.

In October, the United States stated that the F-16 fighter jets provided to Ukraine as part of military aid account for about 80% of all combat sorties conducted by Ukrainian aviation.

The Ukrainian Air Force called the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets a historic moment for the country and a significant breakthrough in strengthening its aviation capabilities.