Ukraine to Receive F-16s from Denmark, Netherlands

Netherlands and Denmark to provide F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia.
Ukraine to Receive F-16s from Denmark, Netherlands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint news briefing with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (not seen) in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 11, 2022. Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters
Andrew Thornebrooke
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Ukraine will receive F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark for use in its ongoing defense against the Russian invasion, officials announced on Aug. 20.

Dutch and Danish leadership agreed to give the warplanes to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, bringing a vital spark of hope to the embattled nation which has seen its summer counteroffensive stymied by hundreds of miles of Russian minefields.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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