Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian pilots have begun flying F-16s, marking the arrival of U.S.-made fighter jets after over 29 months since Russia’s invasion.
- Zelensky stated, “F-16s are in Ukraine. We did it,” as he met pilots at an air base with additional jets flying overhead.
- The arrival of the jets is a significant milestone for Ukraine, though the exact number available and their battlefield impact remain unclear.
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Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday (4 August), confirming the long-awaited arrival of the US-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets
SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “These jets are in our sky and today you see them,” said Zelenskyy, standing in front of two of the fighter jets as two others flew overhead in close formation. “It’s good that they are here and that we can put them to use.” Ukraine is also trying to …
Zelensky confirms first F-16 fighter jets made it to Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the first F-16 fighter jets have made it to his country after a lengthy delay. Zelensky confirmed that the fighter jets were in Ukraine in comments posted to his presidential website on Sunday. He pointed to the F-16s while delivering remarks during a ceremony on the Day of the Air…
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