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Kyiv, 5 August 2023, Saturday

Lack of knowledge of the English language is becoming a headache for Ukrainian Air Force pilots.

Only eight of Ukraine's 32 fighter pilots can speak and understand English. Because of this, these eight pilots have been selected for the first phase of training to fly American F-16 planes.

Russian media claimed that the remaining 20 pilots could not speak or understand English properly. Ukrainian pilots are due to be sent to Britain for training later this month. However, there is no information about when the training will start. According to the report, America is waiting for the proposal of European countries. According to the details, flight simulator of F-16 aircraft and other equipment will be transferred to Europe for training by America.

Ukrainian pilots are likely to be trained in Denmark or Romania. America is ready to give F-16 planes to Ukraine with a condition that they should be used only for self-defense. It cannot be used for Russian targets outside Ukraine's borders.