Ukraine to receive 42 F16 fighter jets – Zelensky

Ukraine to receive 42 F16 fighter jets – Zelensky

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Ukraine and the Netherlands reached an agreement on the transfer of F16 fighter jets.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"F16. A breakthrough agreement... They will be in Ukrainian skies," Zelensky wrote.

He thanked the Netherlands and everyone who helps Ukraine.

Read also: Zelensky meets with Dutch prime minister

"Mark Rutte and I reached an agreement on the number of F-16s to be transferred to Ukraine – after our pilots and engineers have completed their training. 42 jets. And this is just the beginning," Zelensky added.

As reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska started their visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The main issue of the negotiations with the Dutch side is F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine’s defense against Russian terror.

Photo: Zelensky/Telegram

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