Ukraine claims that the first F-16s will arrive in Ukraine this year: "The enemy will feel it"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dimitro Kuleba, has emphasized that the plan for the delivery of the first F-16 combat aircraft by Kyiv’s allies will take place in 2024, and this will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Russia.

During a joint press conference with his counterpart from Denmark, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, held in Nicolaev, Kuleba reassured that the F-16 jets will make their way to Ukraine this year, highlighting the commitment and progress being made by their partners.

Furthermore, Kuleba and Rasmussen have jointly agreed to launch a collaborative initiative to manufacture drones, acknowledging their vital role in the ongoing conflict. Taking advantage of the immense potential of the Danish industry, Ukraine seeks to enhance its capabilities in this domain, as stated by the Ukrinform agency.

Denmark, alongside the Netherlands and Belgium, are among the countries that have pledged to provide Ukraine with this crucial aircraft. Kyiv’s aspiration is to acquire more than fifty F-16s, addressing the challenge of countering modern Russian air forces with outdated Soviet-era models.