US, Allies Discuss Possible Training for Ukrainian Air Force

US, Allies Discuss Possible Training for Ukrainian Air Force
A monument to Ukrainian Air Forces is seen at a site of a Russian missile strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, on July 15, 2022. Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters
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ASPEN, Colorado—The United States and allies are starting to examine possible training for Ukrainian pilots as part of a long-term effort to potentially help Kyiv build a future Ukrainian air force, Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles “CQ” Brown told Reuters.

With the West’s provision of anti-aircraft weaponry, Ukraine has been able to prevent Russia from using its far more advanced air force to establish dominance in the skies since Moscow’s invasion began on Feb. 24.