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Netherlands Permits Ukraine's Use of F-16s Over Russia, Says Onno Eichelsheim

Aug 29, 2024, 10:09 AM

The Netherlands has confirmed that it will not impose any restrictions on Ukraine's use of F-16 fighter jets, including operations over Russian territory, as long as the law of war is respected. This decision was stated by Onno Eichelsheim, the Commander of the Dutch Armed Forces. The Netherlands has delivered these F-16s to Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to employ them freely in its military operations. Eichelsheim also praised the Kursk offensive as "brilliant."