Ukraine, Putin: we would also hit F-16s at NATO airports - Breaking news. "If they are used by airports of third countries, they will be a legitimate target for us," Putin said at a meeting with Russian Air Force pilots in the western Tver region.
The Russian president then warned that Russia will take into account the fact that F- 16s can carry nuclear weapons. "We must take this into account when planning" combat operations, Putin said. The Tsar then assured that the possible supply of F-14s to Ukraine "will not change the situation on the battlefield", since Russia "will destroy them"