https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-f-16-fleet-is-in-a-readiness-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-f-16-fleet-is-in-a-readiness-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-f-16-fleet-is-in-a-readiness-crisis#u96750Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:26:19 +0000Ukraine faces a severe readiness crisis affecting its F-16 fighter fleet due to intense wartime strain, maintenance bottlenecks, and logistical challenges. Reports indicate that more than half of the aging aircraft are grounded or caught in lengthy maintenance cycles in Europe, specifically in Belgium. Additionally, Ukraine is experiencing shortages of Western air-to-air missiles and is seeking hundreds of thousands of shells to equip the jets to shoot down Russian jet-powered drones. Ukrainian officials have denied reports that maintenance delays and parts shortages have left the fleet at cri