Russia Bolsters Air Defenses With MiG-31K as Ukraine Prepares for F-16 Deployment | Times Now World

In response to Ukraine’s acquisition of F-16 jets, Russia has significantly bolstered its air defenses by modernizing MiG-31 fighters and equipping them with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, enhancing their ability to intercept targets under various conditions. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the imminent transfer of F-16 jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine, expected to commence this summer. However, the impact of these jets is debated, with experts like former Pentagon Advisor Prof. Theodore Postol expressing skepticism due to Russia’s dominant air defenses and significant logistical challenges. These challenges include parts availability, language barriers, and the need for mission-specific reconfiguration, compounded by Ukraine’s infrastructure limitations, such as inadequate runways and shelters, potentially hindering the effective deployment and protection of the F-16s. #f16 #mig35 #russiaukrainewar #russia #putin #putin #fighterjet #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World’s extensive coverage of global events.