Ukraine's F-16 Fleet Faces Major Hurdles

Ukraine is struggling to keep its F-16 fighter jets flying and is asking for more ammunition to help take down Russian drones.

Ukraine is running into some big problems with its new F-16 fighter jets. These are powerful planes sent by other countries to help Ukraine defend itself. Right now, there is a real fear that the program is in a 'readiness crisis.' What does that mean? It means the planes aren't ready to fly as much as they need to. Keeping these jets in the air is hard work. They need parts, skilled mechanics, and constant maintenance. Experts are worried that Ukraine doesn't have everything it needs to keep a large fleet of these jets running safely every day. On top of that, Ukraine has a very specific …