U.S. discussing America-made fighter jets for Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian service members unpack Javelin anti-tank missiles, delivered by plane as part of the U.S. military support package for Ukraine, at the Boryspil International Airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine February 10, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

(This July 22 story corrects first paragraph to show war about to enter sixth, not fifth, month)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is exploring whether it can send U.S.-made fighter jets to Ukraine, a White House spokesman told reporters on Friday, as the conflict with Russia is about to enter its sixth month and fighting rages in eastern Ukraine.