The first F-16 fighter jets to arrive in Ukraine will not play a key role, as their number will not be sufficient. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in an interview with the French news agency AFP, according to a UNN correspondent.
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Asked when the first F-16s are expected, Zelenskyy said they will be delivered this year, but will not play a key role.
The former will not play a key role. We also need to treat everything fairly, realizing that the first ones will not play a role, because their number will not be sufficient. But these are the first steps
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Zelenskiy statedthat Ukraine needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other advanced aircraft to have parity with Russia.
Dutch Defense Minister Keesa Ollongren reportedthat this summer Ukraine will receive the first F-16 fighter jets. Initially, Ukraine will receive the planes from Denmark. However, by this time, Kyiv should have prepared the infrastructure for the fighters and provided the capabilities for their maintenance.
Reuters: Україна розраховує отримати перші F-16 у червні-липні12.05.24, 10:45