Ukraine receives first batch of F-16 fighter jets - Bloomberg
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Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has received the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. The exact number of planes and the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to use them are not yet known.
Ukraine has received the first batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. This was reported by Bloomberg , citing its own sources, UNN reported.
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First batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies arrive in Ukraine, a long-awaited move that could boost Kyiv's ability to repel Russian attacks
Nevertheless, Bloomberg's sources admit that the number of planes that have arrived in Ukraine is small. However, the exact number is not known.
The publication also says that it is unclear whether Ukrainian pilots who have been training with their Western allies in recent months will be able to immediately use military aircraft or whether this process will take longer.
Also in Bloomberg, Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokeswoman Diana Davityan declined to comment.
Recall
The Wall Street Journal cited its sources as saying that the United States has agreed to equip dozens of F-16 fighter jetsto be sent to Ukraine with American-made missiles and other modern weapons.
