SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

NATO: First F-16 on its way to Ukraine

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:07

» Published: 10 July 2024

NATO: First F-16 on its way to Ukraine
Photo: Andreea Alexandru/AP/TT

Denmark and the Netherlands have begun their deliveries of F-16 planes to Ukraine. The announcement came from NATO's top meeting in Washington on Wednesday.

The two countries have promised to send a total of 43 F-16s to Ukraine.

In addition, Belgium will send another 30 fighter jets and Norway six planes. The Norwegian planes were promised last year, but the number was specified on Wednesday.

Being able to control one's own airspace is crucial for Ukraine's defense, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to NTB.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks on social media for the announcements from the top meeting.

"The F-16 planes bring us closer to a just and lasting peace, and show that terror always fails everywhere", he writes.

The announcement comes a day after several NATO countries will send several new air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriot systems.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Trump's choice of minister investigated for assault
2 MIN READ

Trump's choice of minister investigated for assault

Kristersson on the attack: "Standing firm in our support"
2 MIN READ

Kristersson on the attack: "Standing firm in our support"

Mette-Marit's Son Will Not Appeal Detention Order
1 MIN READ

Mette-Marit's Son Will Not Appeal Detention Order

Expert: We are not closer to a nuclear war
2 MIN READ

Expert: We are not closer to a nuclear war

Half a Billion to Ukraine's Defense Industry
1 MIN READ

Half a Billion to Ukraine's Defense Industry

Ukraine: Russia fired intercontinental robot
3 MIN READ

Ukraine: Russia fired intercontinental robot

Death toll soars after bombing of Palmyra
1 MIN READ

Death toll soars after bombing of Palmyra

Three arrested – would have murdered Israeli minister
2 MIN READ

Three arrested – would have murdered Israeli minister

Five arrested for terrorist offenses in Finland
1 MIN READ

Five arrested for terrorist offenses in Finland

Bloodbath in northern Gaza – many killed in their sleep
2 MIN READ

Bloodbath in northern Gaza – many killed in their sleep

Methanol alarm in tourist town: Four young people dead
2 MIN READ

Methanol alarm in tourist town: Four young people dead

Musk has Trump's ear – but conflicts of interest await
4 MIN READ

Musk has Trump's ear – but conflicts of interest await

Titanic rescuer's watch sold for a record amount
2 MIN READ

Titanic rescuer's watch sold for a record amount

Tried to stop weapons to Israel – failed
1 MIN READ

Tried to stop weapons to Israel – failed

New volcanic eruption on Iceland – smaller than the last one
2 MIN READ

New volcanic eruption on Iceland – smaller than the last one

Republicans block report on accused Gaetz
1 MIN READ

Republicans block report on accused Gaetz

Belarus releases a fraction of prisoners ahead of election
1 MIN READ

Belarus releases a fraction of prisoners ahead of election

The new law: Fines for promoting a life without children
1 MIN READ

The new law: Fines for promoting a life without children

This is what has happened in the Norwegian royal scandal
3 MIN READ

This is what has happened in the Norwegian royal scandal

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
3 MIN READ

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near