Geplante F-16-Lieferung: Kein Gamechanger, aber gut für die Motivation
Dänemark und die Niederlande wollen der Ukraine F-16-Kampfjets liefern. Befürworter loben die Entscheidung, Kritiker befürchten eine weitere Eskalation des Krieges. Ein Experte betont die psychologische Bedeutung der US-Kampfflugzeuge.
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.
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.
President #Zelensky announced on Aug. 20 that #Ukraine would receive 42 US-made #F16 fighter jets
“Mark Rutte and I agreed on the number of F-16s that will be provided to Ukraine - after training our pilots and engineers. 42 aircraft. And this is just the beginning,” Zelensky said in a Telegram post after meeting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and a visit to the air base in Eindhoven, the #Netherlands, on Aug. 20
Looking back we delayed delivering F-16s to Ukraine for a long time, we now pay the price because an Ukrainian offensive without air superiority is much harder. All the fears of escalation were unnecessary, escalation is happening anyway. Now the war will be longer, bloodier and more costly. #Ukraine#Russia#F16#F-16
#BREAKING: Finally, the #Netherlands will send F-16 fighter jets to #Ukraine! This is a fantastic decision, as it will enable the Ukrainian resistance to repel #russia's forces even further! #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
F-16-Kampfjets für die Ukraine: USA für schnelle Weitergabe
Die USA wollen die Weitergabe von F-16-Jets an die Ukraine beschleunigen. Genehmigungen an die Niederlande und Dänemark sollen nach Abschluss der Pilotenausbildung erteilt werden - doch Letztere muss erst noch koordiniert werden.
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.
'A first group of six #Ukrainian#pilots is not expected to complete training on the U.S.-made F-16 before NEXT summer, senior Ukrainian government and military officials said, following a series of delays in the West’s instruction program for the sophisticated fighter jet.'
"#LONDON, #UnitedKingdom– Lloyd’s of #London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving #Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by #China, industry sources with knowledge of the matter say."
"#KYIV, #Ukraine — A first group of six Ukrainian pilots is not expected to complete training on the #US -made #F16 before next summer, senior Ukrainian government and military officials said, following a series of delays by Western partners in implementing an instruction program for the sophisticated #FighterJet." #UkraineWar
"#Ukraine will not be able to operate US-built #F16#FighterJets this coming autumn and winter, air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat told Ukrainian television late on Wednesday." #UkraineWar
Only eight Ukrainian pilots are in the first batch which is short of a full squadron (12). Pilot skill isn't the problem, the bottleneck is the need for English language proficiency.
"#Ukraine had a small air force of Soviet-standard jets at the start of the war. It has actively sought the US-made #F16 fighter to help it counter Russian air superiority." #UkraineWar
"#Washington announced its approval of the #F16 transfers on Friday, and training of #Ukraine pilots is set to begin this month, which may allow Ukraine to begin deploying the jets in early 2024." #UkraineWar
It's a no go - for now. Nicely timed, being announced after #Denmark & the #Netherlands committed to donating #F16's to #Ukraine.
#Sweden’s prime minister, #UlfKristersson, said on Monday that Sweden needs #Gripen planes for its own defence, noting that the country’s bid to join Nato has not been finalised. #UkraineWar
🇺🇦 🇺🇲-🇪🇺 Over the weekend, #Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told CNN that F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in August. An unnamed senior #European official says the country could actually have airplanes as soon as this fall.
Ukraine will receive F-16 fighter jets before the end of the year, John Kirby, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, said in an interview with Fox News.
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.
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.
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.