F - 16s destroyed seven cruise missiles: Zelensky

F - 16s destroyed seven cruise missiles: Zelensky

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Zelensky reported on the first success of F16 in Ukraine - the destruction of seven cruise missiles that flew at civilian targets. The Netherlands is transferring the last 14 F-16 fighters to Ukraine after 45 years of Service.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that F-16 fighter jets effectively destroyed seven cruise missiles that were heading for civilian targets two nights ago. This was announced by the president of Ukraine in an interview with the British TV channel Sky News, reports UNN.

According to the president, despite the limited number of F-16 fighters that Ukraine currently has, their effectiveness in combating Russian air threats is high.

"How do F-16s work today? Very good. For the most part, great. We have very few F-16s. What are they doing now? Destroyed seven cruise missiles two nights ago. Seven missiles that flew at infrastructure, civilian infrastructure",

- said Vladimir Zelensky.

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The Netherlands officially said goodbye to the A-16 after 45 years of Service. The last 14 fighters will be transferred to Ukraine, and 18 will be used to train Ukrainian pilots in Romania.