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Ukraine can prevail in its counteroffensive without the F-16s, and their presence would not have a decisive impact on the situation on the battlefield. Source: The New York Times with reference to current and former officials in Ukraine, the US and Europe, as well as Western military analysts Quote: "Would F-16s have made the difference in Ukraine's counter-offensive? Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them.

For many observers, Ukraine's counteroffensive seems to be progressing too slowly, with losses leading some critics to call it a "suicide mission." Yet the view from the frontline makes clear that Kyiv is pursuing a strategy that has already proven successful.

EXCLUSIVE: Glen Grant told the Express that Ukraine's army could still reach the Sea of Azov before the winter, thereby delivering a major blow to Putin's war effort.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has bogged down and soldiers have been able to do little to counter Russia's firepower. At next week's NATO summit, the West must decide how much a victory over Putin is worth and finally get serious about delivering urgently needed weapons systems.

In the West, many expect Kyiv's counteroffensive to be a swift and brilliant success. But Ukrainian soldiers on the ground know better.