Ukraine received the first fleet of F-16 fighters

Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the first F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies have arrived in Ukraine, a long-awaited move that may increase Kiev’s ability to repel Russian attacks. give.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in early July that the Netherlands and Denmark committed to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this summer.

Bloomberg wrote, quoting informed sources, that the deadline for the transfer of US-made warplanes was until the end of this month, and this deadline has been met. They also revealed that the number of fighters is low.

Ukraine is waiting for at least 79 F-16s from the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Norway, of which 20 are expected to arrive this year.

These fighters are said not to be close to the front lines initially, so it is unclear whether they can intercept Russian aircraft flying into Ukrainian airspace.

Source: Tasnim