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- Ukraine's F-16s are finally taking flight, marking a new era in its war against Russia.
- President Zelenskyy touted the aircraft and the pilots flying them on Sunday.
- Experts say the aircraft will likely operate mostly within Ukrainian airspace to avoid losses.
Almost since the war began, Ukraine has worked to acquire F-16s from its allies and train pilots to fly them. Now, they're finally taking flight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video on X showing the new F-16s taking off, calling the moment a "new phase of development for the Air Force" in Ukraine.