Netherlands to deliver six more F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
05.02.2024 ნახვები: 531
The Netherlands is preparing to deliver six additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Minister of Defense of the Netherlands Kajsa Ollongren said this in a post on the social platform X, Ukrinform reports.
“The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is readying 6 additional F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. This brings the total number to 24 F-16s. Ukraine's aerial superiority is essential for countering Russian aggression,” she posted.
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As reported by Ukrinform, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren stated that Ukraine could receive F-16s already this year, but there is no exact date yet.
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