Kiev requests hundreds of thousands of 20mm M61 Vulcan rounds for F-16 jets amid rising Russian jet‑drone incursions.
President Zelensky announced that Ukraine is seeking 5,000‑6,000 rounds per day of 20mm M61 Vulcan ammunition for its F‑16 fighters to counter increasing Russian jet‑drone incursions. The request has been discussed with Germany and Poland for additional supplies.
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