Published January 06,2024
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Denmark’s switch of 19 American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will happen within the second quarter of 2024, as soon as Ukrainian pilots have accomplished coaching, the defence ministry mentioned Saturday.
“Based on the current timetable, the donation should take place in the second quarter of 2024,” the Danish ministry mentioned in an announcement.
“It’s mainly an issue of finishing the training of Ukrainian personnel who will operate the planes.”
Denmark, which is changing its F-16 fleet with extra trendy F-35 jets, introduced in August that it will present the 19 planes after securing approval from the US authorities.
Kyiv had lengthy sought to acquire the fighters after heavy losses incurred by its air drive, which flies principally Russian plane. The US F-16 has higher fight capabilities than these operated by Ukraine.
But Washington had resisted permitting the jet transfers for concern of being deemed a direct belligerent within the Ukraine struggle by Moscow.
The Netherlands additionally introduced final August F-16 transfers to Ukraine and is presently coaching Ukrainian pilots, nevertheless it has not but mentioned when the 42 planes will arrive.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky assured in his New Year’s deal with that Ukrainian pilots have been able to fly the F-16s, which needs to be put into service this 12 months.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Denmark’s general assist to Ukraine has reached 2.2 billion euros ($2.4 billion).
Source: www.anews.com.tr