Russia targeting Ukrainian air bases where F-16 jets will fly from

First batch of aircraft due to arrive this month

Ukraine soldiers fire towards Russian troops on the frontline near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk. Photo: Reuters

Iona Cleave
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Russia is firing missiles at Ukrainian bases that are due to receive F-16 jets, which have been dubbed “war-winners” for their potential to repel Russia’s onslaught on the frontline.

Russia’s defence ministry said yesterday it had used an Iskander ballistic missile to destroy a Mig-29 fighter jet at the base at Dolgintsevo in central Ukraine.