Zelensky Confirms Arrival of F-16 Jets in Ukraine, Now on Combat Missions

Aug 4, 2024, 02:00 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine. The jets, transferred from Arizona to Europe on Antonov Airlines' An-124-100 transport aircraft, have begun performing combat missions. Footage has emerged showing F-16s flying over Odesa and Kyiv, marking a significant milestone for the Ukrainian Air Force. During a ceremony on Air Force Day, Zelensky expressed pride in the Ukrainian pilots mastering these aircraft and thanked international partners for their support. The deployment of these jets, equipped with AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, represents a new stage in Ukraine's military capabilities.