Ex-Fighter Pilot Claims F-16s Defenseless in Ukraine.

A former F-16 pilot has argued that fourth-generation fighter jets like the F-16 would have little impact on the battlefield in Ukraine due to Russia's advanced air defense systems. Ukraine has repeatedly requested F-16s from the US, but some experts argue that these aircraft would be outmatched by Russia's air defense capabilities. The primary killer of Ukrainian aircraft has been Russia's long-range surface-to-air missile systems, which have proven extremely lethal. The F-16 lacks stealth features and is not suited for Ukraine's air force, according to the expert.