Zelenskyy: Belgium to deliver three F-16s to Ukraine by year-end
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)
The Ukrainian Air Force will receive F-16 fighter jets from Belgium. An agreement has been reached at the highest level, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy on F-16s
According to the president, Belgium will provide Ukraine with three F-16 fighter jets by the end of this year.
"We will work to receive these aircraft through an accelerated procedure," the president said.
Zelenskyy also said that Ukraine has already received urgent shipments of F-16 ammunition from Belgium and other countries, including Spain.
"As Russia escalates its attacks every day, we need to add more capabilities to shoot down aerial targets and protect people," the president said.
He thanked the Belgian government and Prime Minister Bart De Wever for "decisive steps to support Ukraine in response to Russia’s callous strikes against life."
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that Belgium plans to provide Ukraine this year with ammunition for F-16s used to destroy jet-powered Shaheds.
In addition, Belgium will provide Ukraine with seven F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026 — three operational aircraft and four more for spare parts.
