10 Ukrainian servicemen have undergone training in the Netherlands on the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, which the country agreed to provide to Ukraine, the Dutch Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday, UNN reports.
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"10 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in the Netherlands to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The Netherlands has agreed to provide Ukraine with at least 24 F-16s. They also need to be supported," the Dutch Defense Ministry said in a statement.
As noted, "the Ukrainians have learned to service all the important components for a fighter pilot. This includes the helmet, oxygen systems and parachutes on board".
"The training also included assembling and testing a rescue kit. This allows the pilot to survive for several days after a forced landing. Among other things, it contains food and medicine," the Defense Ministry said.
It is noted that "the training prepares students for all possible risks of the F-16 mission. This will ultimately also provide better protection for Ukrainian pilots.
The Dutch Defense Ministry also noted that the country is a co-initiator of the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania. "11 F-16s have been delivered to the EFTC," the Dutch Defense Ministry said.