Ukraine hopes to use F-16s in combat as early as this year, but due to a lack of trained personnel, it will be able to deploy no more than ten fighters, The New York Times reports. Ukraine plans to use F-16s with powerful electronic warfare systems and a variety of weapons along with Western air defense systems such as Patriot to expand the danger zone for Russian pilots. These aircraft will also strengthen the defense of Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure against missile and drone attacks. “Russia has had so much time to fortify its defenses, especially along the frontline areas. Th…