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11 months ago

Netherlands and Denmark to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets

F-16 fighter jets (symbolic picture)
F-16 fighter jets (symbolic picture)

 

Kiv (August 22,2023) : The Netherlands and Denmark have announced that they will provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. The announcement was made on Monday by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The Netherlands will provide 16 F-16s, while Denmark will provide eight F-16s. The jets will be delivered to Ukraine in the coming weeks. The delivery of the F-16s is a significant boost to Ukraine's air force. The jets will help Ukraine to defend itself against Russian airstrikes.

The announcement of the delivery of the F-16s comes as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth month. The war has caused widespread devastation in Ukraine and has displaced millions of people. The United States and its allies have been providing Ukraine with military assistance since the start of the war. The F-16s are the latest in a series of weapons that have been provided to Ukraine. The delivery of the F-16s is a sign of the West's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The jets will help Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.


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