Key developments on Aug. 22: * 8 Ukrainian pilots and 65 personnel begin F-16 training in Denmark * Poll: 90% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to Russia * Ukraine receives another 1.5 billion euros in budget support from EU * Putin reportedly fires air force chief * Russia claims drones downed near Moscow Just
The United States has given the green light to Denmark and the Netherlands for sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Aug. 17, according to Reuters.
Norway has decided to donate an unspecified number of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Norwegian TV 2 television channel reported on Aug. 24, citing unnamed sources.
Denmark plans to supply Ukraine with the first batch of six F-16 fighter jets out of 19 promised before the New Year, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 20 at the Skrydstrup airbase.
Ukraine can expect to receive the first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark already this summer, the Danish Defense Ministry announced on Feb. 22.
It will be up to each ally to decide whether to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, but the country has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine. — Ukrinform.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American air superiority fighter that Kyiv has begged for since the start of the full-scale invasion and is expected to finally start receiving this year. It’s a versatile workhorse of a jet that’s fought in dozens of wars and is
Ukrainian pilots will soon be flying real F-16 fighter jets under the guidance of instructors.Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, made the corresponding statement.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that the country's defense ministry will investigate the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Belgian public broadcaster VRT reported on Sept. 20.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Danish Minister of Defence, has criticised the Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen, Vladimir Barbin, who referred to sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as an escalation of the conflict.
The Bulgarian parliament's defense committee approved on Dec. 7 the provision of older, faulty air defenses to Ukraine, as well as assistance with F-16 training, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.
During the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein) on 23 January, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced a new package of military assistance to Kyiv and the involvement of Canadian instructors in training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
Ukraine may receive its first F-16 fighter jets this June, the Foreign Policy magazine reported on Feb. 18, citing Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas and an unnamed European official.
The Netherlands plans to start delivering its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this autumn after Denmark begins transferring its aircraft already in the summer, Dutch Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren said during a press briefing in Vilnius, Delfi reported on May 6.
The #Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighters jets to #Turkey following the Turkish government's ratification this week of #Sweden's membership in #NATO. The move is a significant development in the expansion of the alliance, which has taken on additional importance since #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine.
« #Ukrainian pilots are "very impressed" with American-made #F16 fighter jets, the Ukrainian service of the #VoiceOfAmerica reported.
A pilot, identified by the call sign "Phantom," mentioned in an interview with the outlet that Ukrainian pilots undergoing training on multirole fighters in the U.S. and #Europe had praised the aircraft. »
Norway, along with its Danish and Dutch partners, is preparing to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets ‘with longer-range strike capabilities.’
“We will transfer Norwegian F-16s, which are updated and in good shape. Together with our Danish and Dutch colleagues, we are training Ukrainian pilots. Perhaps there will be even longer-range strike capabilities, which are very important for Ukraine now,”
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian pilots start F-16 training in Denmark; Poll shows 90% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to Russia (kyivindependent.com)
Key developments on Aug. 22: * 8 Ukrainian pilots and 65 personnel begin F-16 training in Denmark * Poll: 90% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to Russia * Ukraine receives another 1.5 billion euros in budget support from EU * Putin reportedly fires air force chief * Russia claims drones downed near Moscow Just
Washington approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands (kyivindependent.com)
The United States has given the green light to Denmark and the Netherlands for sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Aug. 17, according to Reuters.
Media: Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Norway has decided to donate an unspecified number of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Norwegian TV 2 television channel reported on Aug. 24, citing unnamed sources.
US to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in October (www.theguardian.com)
Flight training in Arizona to involve several pilots and dozens of aircraft maintenance crew, Pentagon says
Ukraine's Defence Minister expects Armed Forces to use F-16s in coming spring (www.pravda.com.ua)
Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, believes that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will have F-16s for use at the front in the spring of 2024.
VOA: F-16s are ‘exceeding expectations’ of Ukraine's pilots (kyivindependent.com)
Ukrainian pilots are "very impressed" with American-made F-16 fighter jets, the Ukrainian service of the Voice of America reported.
Danish Prime Minister: Ukraine to receive first batch of F-16s before New Year (kyivindependent.com)
Denmark plans to supply Ukraine with the first batch of six F-16 fighter jets out of 19 promised before the New Year, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 20 at the Skrydstrup airbase.
Ukraine war latest: Netherlands to prepare 18 F-16s for delivery to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Key developments on Dec. 22: * Zelensky meets Polish foreign minister, hopes for new page in bilateral relations * Netherlands to prepare 18 F-16s for delivery to Ukraine * Russian attacks Kyiv, hits high-rise * Air Force: Ukraine downs 3 Russian Su-34 supersonic aircraft * Biden administration strengthens sanctions on Russia,...
The Netherlands is preparing to hand over the first F-16s to Ukraine (mil.in.ua)
The Dutch government has decided to start preparations for the transfer of first 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Denmark confirms Ukraine set to receive first F-16 jets this summer (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine can expect to receive the first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark already this summer, the Danish Defense Ministry announced on Feb. 22.
Ukraine will have right to use F-16s to attack military targets in Russia - Stoltenberg (www.ukrinform.net)
It will be up to each ally to decide whether to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, but the country has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine. — Ukrinform.
F-16s for Ukraine: When will they arrive and what can they do? (kyivindependent.com)
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American air superiority fighter that Kyiv has begged for since the start of the full-scale invasion and is expected to finally start receiving this year. It’s a versatile workhorse of a jet that’s fought in dozens of wars and is
Ukrainian pilots may complete the F-16 training program ahead of schedule (mil.in.ua)
Ukrainian pilots will soon be flying real F-16 fighter jets under the guidance of instructors.Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, made the corresponding statement.
Belgium considers sending F-16 jets to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that the country's defense ministry will investigate the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Belgian public broadcaster VRT reported on Sept. 20.
Denmark Reacts to Russia’s Criticism over F-16s to Ukraine: They Should Be Ashamed (www.eurointegration.com.ua)
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Danish Minister of Defence, has criticised the Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen, Vladimir Barbin, who referred to sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as an escalation of the conflict.
Bulgaria's defense committee backs air defenses, F-16 training for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The Bulgarian parliament's defense committee approved on Dec. 7 the provision of older, faulty air defenses to Ukraine, as well as assistance with F-16 training, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.
Canada to provide Ukraine with boats and train Ukraine on F-16s (www.pravda.com.ua)
During the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein) on 23 January, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced a new package of military assistance to Kyiv and the involvement of Canadian instructors in training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
Media: Ukraine may receive first F-16 jets in June (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine may receive its first F-16 fighter jets this June, the Foreign Policy magazine reported on Feb. 18, citing Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas and an unnamed European official.
Netherlands plans to begin F-16 aircraft deliveries to Ukraine in autumn (kyivindependent.com)
The Netherlands plans to start delivering its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this autumn after Denmark begins transferring its aircraft already in the summer, Dutch Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren said during a press briefing in Vilnius, Delfi reported on May 6.