U.S. and NATO Begin Transfer of F-16 Jets from Denmark and Netherlands to Ukraine

Jul 10, 2024, 01:34 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on July 10 that the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is underway. These jets, coming from Denmark and the Netherlands, are expected to be operational in Ukraine by this summer. The move, supported by NATO allies, is aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression. Blinken emphasized that this transfer is part of a broader, robust support package for Ukraine that will be unveiled in the coming days. The jets will arrive in Kiev this summer.