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Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, confirms Lithuanian Foreign Minister

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has confirmed that Ukraine received its first batch of F-16 fighter jets from Western allies, highlighting a significant boost to Ukraine’s military capabilities. "F-16s in Ukraine. Another impossible thing turned out to be totally possible," Landsbergis announced on X (Twitter).

1 August 2024, 10:45 AM

Presidential Office cautions against revealing details on F-16 arrival to Ukraine

It's better to avoid information speculation on F-16 arrival to Ukraine before official approval comes, Ukrainian Presidential Office head advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on the national telethon on August 1.

1 August 2024, 09:44 AM

Ukraine receives first six F-16s from Netherlands, Danish jets to follow

First six F-16 fighter jets have been delivered to Ukraine from the Netherlands, with several more expected to arrive from Denmark soon, the Times reported on July 31, citing a source familiar with the situation.

1 August 2024, 08:10 AM

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets after long wait

Ukraine has received its first batch of F-16 fighter jets after a long wait, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, July 31, citing sources.

31 July 2024, 06:35 PM

F-16s to arrive in Ukraine in few weeks, but unlikely to change war dynamics

F-16 fighter jets are due to arrive in Ukraine in a few weeks, but Ukrainian and Western officials warn that the aircraft are unlikely to make a difference on the battlefield, The Washington Post reported on July 28.

28 July 2024, 05:36 PM

US delivers first F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia

Slovakia received its first two F-16 fighter jets from the United States, a delivery that was delayed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a global chip shortage, The Associated Press reported on July 23.

23 July 2024, 08:03 AM

Poland's positive decision signals early F-16 delivery for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the European Political Community summit in the United Kingdom to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Zelenskyy said on X on July 19.

19 July 2024, 05:57 PM

Zelenskyy asks Denmark to expand pilot training program

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed a potential expansion of the Danish mission to train Ukrainian pilots on Western aircraft with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on July 18.

19 July 2024, 01:45 AM

Ukraine lacks qualified pilots to operate all pledged Western aircraft

Kyiv’s allies have promised to deliver twice as many modern aircraft as Ukraine has trained pilots and maintenance crews to operate, David Arakhamia, chair of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary party, said on July 17.

18 July 2024, 01:53 AM

Greece to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine via the US - media

The Greek authorities plan to decommission 32 outdated F-16 Block-30 fighter jets, hand them over to the USA for modernization, and send them to Ukraine after that, Al Jazeera reported on July 16, citing its sources.

17 July 2024, 10:56 AM

German opposition urges to transfer fighter jets to aid Ukraine

Friedrich Merz, leader of Christian Democratic Union (CDU), German largest opposition party, has called for increased support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia, including fighter jets deployment, Deutsche Welle reported on July 14.

15 July 2024, 11:31 AM

Veteran Dykyi discusses Ukraine's war dynamics and counteroffensive potential

Yevhen Dykyi, former Aidar battalion company commander and war veteran, discussed Russia's attempts to weaken and intimidate Ukraine and the feasibility of a counteroffensive this year in an interview with Radio NV on July 13.

14 July 2024, 05:04 PM

Ukraine expects Belgium to deliver 30 F-16 aircraft by 2028

Ukraine has already established delivery schedules for F-16 aircraft from its partner countries, but these schedules often span several years, Deputy Head of the President's Office, Ihor Zhovkva, told RFE/RL on July 12.

13 July 2024, 01:56 AM

Ukraine, Romania sign security deal

During the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis signed a bilateral security agreement, Zelenskyy’s press service reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 09:28 PM

Norway to allocate almost $93 million to boost Ukrainian Air Defense

"Ukrainians need to strengthen their air defense to protect their people from Russian bombs and missiles," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the NATO summit in Washington. He announced that his country would allocate $92.69 million in military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 07:00 PM

First batch of F-16s to arrive in Ukraine by end of summer - Ukrainian FM

The first F-16 fighter jets will appear in Ukrainian skies by the end of summer 2024, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Ukrainian Channel 24 on July 11.

11 July 2024, 01:57 PM

Netherlands allocates $325 million for F-16 munitions for Ukraine

The Dutch government will allocate an additional EUR 300 million ($325 million) towards procuring ammunition for the F-16 aircraft it plans to transfer to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on July 10.

10 July 2024, 10:04 PM

F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and Netherlands heading to Ukraine, US State Secretary Blinken confirms

F-16 fighter jets are currently en route to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the NATO Public Forum on July 10.

10 July 2024, 08:25 PM

Norway announces six F-16 jets for Ukraine at NATO summit

Norway will send six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the first aircraft arriving in 2024, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the NATO summit, as reported by the Norwegian newspaper VG on July 10.

10 July 2024, 05:25 PM

Ukraine needs 120+ F-16 fighter jets to counter Russia — Zelenskyy

Ukraine requires at least 128 F-16 fighter jets to effectively counter Russian Air Force, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a Q&A session at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington.

10 July 2024, 02:00 PM

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