Zelensky Warns F-16s Won't Be Enough to Counter Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the number of F-16 fighter jets Ukraine will receive from allies this year is insufficient to counter Russia's air force. Despite pledges from NATO countries like Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium to send over 60 jets, Ukraine may receive far fewer, with only six expected this summer and up to 20 by the end of 2024. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cautioned that these aircraft would be destroyed, emphasizing the ongoing tension and the critical need for advanced military support in Ukraine's defense strategy.
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