Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jets, a US official has confirmed to the Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker also confirmed Ukraine had received a small number of F-16 fighter jets. Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway – all Nato members – have committed to providing Ukraine with more than 60 of the planes. Ukraine needs at least 130 F-16s to neutralise Russian air power, Ukrainian officials say. Much depends on having enough pilots, who are being trained by a coalition of countries including the US which has also agreed to arm Ukraine’s jets with advanced missiles and bombs.

Source: The Guardian August 01, 2024 16:25 UTC