Belgium to Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine This Year, Zelenskiy Says
Ukraine has already received urgent F-16 ammunition deliveries as it seeks more air defenses against intensifying Russian attacks.
- On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced an agreement with Belgium to transfer 3 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of 2026 through an accelerated procedure.
- As Russia intensifies aerial attacks, this agreement supports Ukraine's efforts to strengthen air defense capabilities and protect civilians from ongoing strikes.
- Ukrainian F-16 pilots have destroyed more than 3,150 aerial targets and conducted over 650 strikes against Russian positions, while Kyiv considers transitioning to newer Block 70/72 variants.
- Beyond the jets, Ukraine already received "urgent deliveries" of F-16 ammunition from Belgium and Spain, bolstering immediate defense capabilities.
- The Ukrainian president thanked Prime Minister Bart De Wever and the Belgian government for taking "decisive steps" to support Ukraine's air defense.
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Belgium Fast-Tracks Three F-16 Fighter Jets for Ukraine by End of 2026
Ukraine has reached an agreement with Belgium to receive three F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026, with the aircraft set to be transferred under an accelerated procedure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on September 29.
Belgium will hand over three F-16 fighters to Ukraine by the end of the year - Zelensky <p>Ukraine and Belgium have agreed to hand over three F-16 fighters by the end of 2026. Kiev also received ammunition for aircraft.</p>
Zelenskyy: 'There is an important agreement with Belgium on the transfer of three F-16 fighter jets by the end of this year. We will work to receive these aircraft through an accelerated procedure. We have already received urgent deliveries of F-16 ammunition from Belgium and other countries, including Spain. Thank you!'
Belgium will transfer three additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of the year
Belgium will transfer three additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of the year.According to Zelensky, additional ammunition for the F-16 has already been received from Belgium and Spain.#Ukraine@new_militarycolumnist
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