Ukraine’s F-16s achieved their first victory by intercepting Russia’s missile and drone barrage, according to officials. President Zelensky highlighted the jets’ effectiveness in mitigating the attack, which involved over 200 missiles and drones. He expressed gratitude for the F-16s but emphasized the need for more and additional pilot training. Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway have pledged over 80 F-16s, with the first batch arriving three weeks prior. Ukraine’s air force claimed to have shot down 102 missiles and 99 drones, though this remains unverified.