Ukraine received second batch of F-16s from Denmark
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine receives second batch of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark. Western planes already in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram.
"The second batch of F-16s for Ukraine from Denmark is already in Ukraine. This is leadership in protecting lives, setting Denmark apart," the president wrote.
The aircraft provided by Denmark from the first batch are already intercepting Russian missiles, saving Ukrainians and infrastructure.
"Now our air shield is further strengthened. If all partners were as decisive as this, we would have already made Russian terror impossible. Mette (Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen – ed.), thank you to you, your team, and the entire Danish people," Zelenskyy emphasized.
F-16s for Ukraine
Recall that partners have formed an aviation coalition to strengthen Ukraine with modern fighter jets. As part of this coalition, Ukraine has received F-16 aircraft from its allies.
In August 2024, it was officially confirmed that the first F-16 fighters from partners had arrived in Ukraine. The exact number of aircraft Ukraine has received is not known. The Netherlands and Denmark were the first countries to supply F-16s to Ukraine.
However, in the same month, Ukraine lost one of the received aircraft. This occurred during a massive enemy attack on August 26. In the resulting aviation crash, experienced pilot Oleksii Moonfish Mes lost his life.
Currently, Ukrainian pilots continue training on the F-16s. Training sessions are taking place in several countries, including the United States.
