The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

What Trump Doesn’t Get About Tomahawks

The transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine seems unlikely for now. Three years ago, F-16s did too — until one young pilot changed Washington’s mind.

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Tania Novakivska
Oct 20, 2025
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