Ukraine isn't flying the most dangerous missions with its F-16s because the pilots are still new to the fighter, US general says

The pilots are new to it, so they're not going to put them at the riskiest missions," Hecker said at an Air & Space Forces conference, highlighting the cautious approach taken by Ukraine.

Ultimately, that's a Ukrainian decision. But I think that's the approach that they're taking," Hecker commented on Ukraine's choice to prioritize safety by keeping F-16s in less dangerous roles.

Before Ukraine received its F-16s, there were concerns about how Kyiv would employ them effectively in combat situations, particularly due to the pilots' inexperience.

Initial imagery of the F-16s suggested they would be used for air defense, not for high-risk operations like close-air support or destroying enemy defenses.

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