Airfields have begun to be prepared for the acceptance of F-16 warplanes in Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexander Pavlyuk on his Telegram channel.
According to the minister, airfields are being prepared under conditions of constant use of infrastructure to perform combat missions.
“Work on integrating the F-16 multi-purpose aircraft into the general system of the Ukrainian Defense Forces continues as part of our joint efforts with our partners both within Ukraine and within the framework of the international air force coalition,” Pavlyuk said.
Before that the German television channel Welt reportedThe Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) may launch a counter-attack again after Ukraine receives American F-16 warplanes from Norway. Ukrainian troops may launch a new offensive in the coming months. The publication believes that the target of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will most likely be Crimea.
The West promised to transfer F-16s to Ukraine if the country creates the necessary conditions for the use of these warplanes.
It was previously reported that the first fighters. checkmate It may appear in 2025.