Denmark will deliver the next batch of F-16s to Ukraine by the end of the year
Kyiv • UNN
The Danish Defense Minister confirmed that the next delivery of F-16s to Ukraine will take place by the end of 2024. The exact number and date of delivery are not disclosed for security reasons.
Ukraine will receive the next batch of Danish F-16 aircraft by the end of the year. This was stated by Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen after a visit to Ukraine, according to DR, UNN.
In early August, the country's defense minister confirmed that Ukraine had received its first aircraft.
The number of F-16 doctors to be transferred to Ukraine has not been disclosed, but Denmark has pledged to supply a total of 19 aircraft.
“Denmark will supply an additional number of F-16s to Ukraine in the second half of 2024,” the minister said.
At the same time, he did not name the date of delivery.
“This is done for operational security reasons,” said Troels Lund Poulsen.