December 5, 08:25 AM • 12577 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 25681 viewsBy shooting down or disabling Russian planes, Ukraine is creating conditions for the deployment of its new F-16 fighters, which it will soon receive from the West, the Estonian Air Force Chief of Staff believes.
Ukraine is preparing its airfields to receive and operate F-16 fighter jets by adapting runways and parking lots to accommodate Western aircraft.
Albania has turned an old Soviet air base into a regional center for NATO air operations in the Western Balkans.
According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will soon reach 30 million tons of grain exports through the Black Sea shipping corridor.
Prime Minister Rutte discussed with President Zelenskyy how to speed up the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by reducing obstacles and promoting cooperation between the defense ministries of Ukraine and partner countries.
During a briefing with President Zelenskiy in Kharkiv, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said his country is working to get F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as possible to help Ukraine gain air superiority.
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands received a military briefing on the situation at the front from the Ukrainian military leadership during his visit to discuss continued military support.
Ukrainian pilots are practicing tactical strike techniques as part of training for the transition to F-16 aircraft.
Greece is considering increasing military assistance to Ukraine, including providing air defense and anti-aircraft weapons that are no longer used by the Greek armed forces.
Europe must increase military spending to deter a more aggressive Russia, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
On February 25, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Engineering and Aviation Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which honors the specialists who maintain Ukrainian aircraft and prepare them for combat missions.
The Belgian Prime Minister announces plans to open offices of the Belgian Development Agency in Kyiv and Kharkiv to prioritize Ukraine's recovery.
Canada and Ukraine discussed the provision of new air defense systems and armored vehicles as part of long-term military assistance.
Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is preparing to continue active international work in the coming weeks to sign new agreements that will strengthen the military and urban defense.
Denmark announces the start of preparations for the 16th military aid package to Ukraine and hopes to provide F-16 fighter jets by summer.
The Danish Prime Minister expressed hope that Ukraine would receive Danish F-16 fighter jets by the summer due to ongoing preparations and infrastructure work.
According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Denmark played a key role in providing Ukraine with the opportunity to purchase F-16 fighter jets.
Denmark and Ukraine sign an agreement that confirms Denmark's long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, including at least €1. 8 billion in aid and Danish support for Ukraine's air force as part of an aviation coalition.
The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force thanked the pilots for their perseverance in training on the F-16 to help Ukraine gain air superiority over Russia as soon as possible.
A major data leak revealed that China may have hired a private company to spy on foreign governments and monitor its own citizens.
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force said that the F-16 fighters will be equipped with bombs and missiles currently used on MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft, but will be able to use them more effectively than Soviet-era fighters.
The President received a closed report on the timing of Ukraine's receipt of F-16 aircraft and discussed the situation on the frontline, particularly in the Avdiivka and Southern sectors, with the military leadership.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine will have the right to strike Russian military targets outside its borders with F-16 fighter jets received from its allies.
The first group of four Ukrainian pilots will complete training on F-16 fighter jets by summer, the Arizona National Guard reports.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine on the need for long-range missiles and other munitions.
The Netherlands has begun transferring drones to Ukraine as part of an international drone coalition to support Ukraine's defense needs.
Ukraine is adapting its infrastructure to accommodate future F-16s by modifying runways and airfields to support the new aircraft.
Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed further defense support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery, as well as the transfer of F-16 fighter jets and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Ukraine is urgently switching to F-16 aircraft with the help of other countries through the training of the aviation coalition.
Defense Minister Umerov discussed the results of the 19th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, including the formation of coalitions to provide Ukraine with assistance in air defense, drones and demining.
