The Netherlands is preparing to transfer six more F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. About this on social networks X (formerly Twitter) said Kaisa Ollongren, head of the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense.
“Thus, a total of 24 warplanes will be delivered as previously promised,” the minister wrote.
It is known that the fighters were previously planned to be sold to Draken International, the operator of the world’s largest private air force. However, the parties could not reach an agreement on the terms of the agreement.
It became clear which missiles were used on February 5 will carry F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine.
On January 26, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the start of the supply of F-16s to Ukraine. won’t help. The ministry added that “the Dutch authorities and their partners in the ‘coalition of warriors’ are increasingly deepening the Ukrainian conflict.”
On January 25, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said that Kiev was still at war. not ready Deploy F-16 fighter jets.
Earlier, the Armed Forces of Ukraine admitted that: frightened Importing F-16s due to the risk of destruction by Russian forces.
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Source: Gazeta
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