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PhotoNews Pakistan > World > F-16 Deliveries Elevate Ukraine’s Defense in Ongoing Russian Standoff
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F-16 Deliveries Elevate Ukraine’s Defense in Ongoing Russian Standoff

Last updated: 2023/08/22 at 11:28 AM
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During a Denmark speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conveyed newfound confidence in Ukraine’s capability to end Russia’s invasion. He attributed this optimism to the forthcoming deliveries of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets. With Washington’s nod, both Denmark and the Netherlands announced their intent to supply Ukraine with the first batch of these jets. Zelenskiy addressed a large gathering outside the Danish parliament, stating, “Today, we are confident that Russia will lose this war.”

However, this decision stirred tension, with Russia cautioning that supplying these jets would only heighten the conflict, as the war is nearing its 18-month mark with Russian forces holding a significant portion of Ukraine’s land.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted that Russia will lose the war that still rages in his country, one day after Denmark and the Netherlands promised to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine https://t.co/OUlk9r0n3G pic.twitter.com/4NGL12rpN5

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 22, 2023

Read: US Greenlights F-16 Fighter Jet Transfer to Ukraine

Russia’s Reservations and the Strategic Importance of the F-16s

Russian ambassador Vladimir Barbin expressed concerns that Denmark’s choice to provide 19 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine might escalate the ongoing conflict. Barbin accused Denmark of pushing Ukraine towards further military confrontation with Russia. Contrarily, the Ukrainian military emphasized these jets’ vital role in their counteroffensive efforts, stressing the importance of air superiority.

The Danish Defence Minister, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, clarified that the donated F-16s should exclusively be used within Ukraine’s borders. The total number of jets committed from Denmark stands at 19, while the Netherlands, possessing 42 F-16s, is still undecided on the total donation. Celebrating the decision, President Zelenskiy labelled it as a “breakthrough agreement,” and the Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced the initiation of training for Ukrainian pilots.

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Zainab Haider August 22, 2023
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