"Netherlands Deploys F-16s to Romania for Ukrainian Pilot Training"

The first five Dutch F-16 jets have arrived in Romania to be used for training Ukrainian and Romanian pilots as part of a European initiative. The transfer of the jets marks an important milestone for Ukraine's goal of introducing F-16s into its Air Force. The training effort is also being supported by the United States. Meanwhile, Russia has announced its withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), prompting NATO and the U.S. to suspend treaty obligations. Ukraine is preparing for a potential Russian assault on Avdiivka, and reports suggest ongoing fighting in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. Additionally, a previously unreported loss of a Russian Su-24M aircraft has been revealed, and Russia claims to have foiled a Ukrainian drone attack. Ukraine has deployed more Western air defense systems in preparation for potential attacks on its energy facilities.