The United States approved the transfer of F-16 warplanes from Denmark and the Netherlands to Kiev. It has been reported Reuters.
According to the agency, these countries will send their warplanes to Kiev after the Ukrainian pilots complete their F-16 flying training.
It is noted that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has already sent letters to his colleagues in Denmark and the Netherlands with assurances that Washington supports the move.
John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the White House National Security Council declarationThe United States, together with its partners, is considering the possibility of transferring fourth-generation American F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukrainian troops from third countries. Kirby also emphasized that the pilots of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will begin training in piloting these aircraft “relatively soon”. 16 August Kirby declarationHe said the US administration has yet to say when and where Ukrainian pilots will be trained to use the F-16.
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