Contents tagged with F-16
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Dutch Defense Minister approves Ukraine's use of F-16s for strikes in Russian territory
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that Ukraine has the green light to employ F-16 fighter jets to strike military targets within Russian territory, reports Ukrinform.
Brekelmans emphasized that utilizing military equipment against Russian targets does not contravene international law, stating, "We have always maintained that Ukraine should adhere to international law. International law does not impose distance restrictions. It doesn’t halt at the border or 100 kilometers beyond …
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Dutch government grants Ukraine permission to use F-16s for strikes inside Russia
The Netherlands has allowed Ukraine to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory, using weapons it supplied, including F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine's right to self-defense, as acknowledged by Dutch officials, "doesn't end 100 km from the border."
Ukraine may use Dutch-supplied weapons to target Russian military installations inside Russia, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
"Kyiv has the right to self-defense. If attacks are …
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Dutch Armed Forces Commander: Ukraine cleared to use Dutch F-16s on Russian soil
Ukraine can use the F-16 fighter jets received from the Netherlands on Russian soil, said Onno Eichelsheim, the commander of the Dutch Armed Forces. "We have imposed no restrictions on the use or flight range of F-16s, provided they adhere to the laws of war," Eichelsheim revealed during an interview with national broadcaster NOS.
Eichelsheim mentioned that this policy applies to all weaponry supplied by the Netherlands. The Ukrainian armed forces can utilize them on the battlefield at their …
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Some Ukrainian F-16s will inevitably be lost, warns U.S. Army Colonel: not a game-changing silver bullet
Robert Hamilton, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and professor at the War College, cautioned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) will inevitably lose some Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets. In an interview with Liga.net, Hamilton emphasized that these multirole aircraft can both support ground troops and engage enemy aviation.
"Obviously, calculations must take into account the capabilities of Russian air defenses—both ground-based and aircraft, as well as their effective ranges," he remarked. " …
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Ukraine receives F-16 fighters jets armed with powerful missiles, reports say
Ukraine's acquisition of the F-16 fighter jets marks a significant upgrade in the ongoing conflict with Russia, as these jets serve as platforms for an array of advanced guided missiles capable of targeting Russian assets.
After more than a year of preparation, the first F-16s have arrived in Ukraine, providing Kyiv with new strategic capabilities in its war against Russia, according to Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
U.S. news agencies Bloomberg and Associated Press reported on July 31 …
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F-16 fighter jets: a strategic game changer in Ukraine's air defense against Russia
Ukraine is set to receive the long-anticipated F-16 fighter jets in the near future.
"Primarily, the F-16 will be utilized to destroy both aerial and surface targets from a distance where the F-16 itself will not come under enemy fire. This means employing a safety buffer with long-range missile technology, both air-to-air and air-to-surface," explained military-political analyst from the "Information Resistance" group, Alexander Kovalenko, during a national news broadcast.
Kovalenko noted …
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Some Ukrainian F-16s to be stationed abroad to avoid Russian strikes, Air Force confirms
According to Brigadier General Serhii Holubtsov, at least two Patriot and NASAMS batteries, along with close-range defense systems such as Gepard anti-aircraft gun systems, are needed to cover the airbases in Ukraine where the F-16s will be stationed.
Some of the F-16 fighters that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive as part of defense aid from partners will be stored at foreign airbases. These measures are aimed at protecting the aircraft from potential Russian strikes, said the head of …
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Netherlands grants Ukraine freedom to use provided F-16s for striking Russian territory
The Netherlands' position stands in contrast with Belgium's policy, which prohibits Kyiv from using transferred F-16 fighter jets to strike targets on Russian territory.
Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren has assured Kyiv that the 24 F-16 fighter jets the Netherlands intends to provide to Ukraine may be used to strike targets on Russian territory.
Ollongren emphasized that the Netherlands will not enforce any restrictions, as seen in the case of Belgium. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander …
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Ukrainian officer foresees intense summer combat with arrival of ATACMS missiles, F-16s, and AWACS aircraft
A Ukrainian military officer, known by the call sign "Alex", anticipates heightened combat activity this summer due to the newly received ATACMS missiles and F-16 fighters.
Ukrainian forces operating HIMARS missile systems have been pleasantly surprised by the large volume of ammunition delivered to Ukraine, said Lieutenant Alex on his Telegram channel.
"Everyone in HIMARS units is just shocked by the amount of missiles that have arrived in Ukraine. They say they have never seen such a …
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Ukrainian Forces targeting Russian radar and air defense systems in preparation for F-16s Arrival
Ukraine aims to eliminate as many Russian defense systems as possible before the arrival of the first F-16 fighter jets.
In recent days, Ukrainian forces have not only managed to stabilize the fronts in Donbas and north of Kharkiv but have also intensified strikes on Russia-controlled interior regions.
Remarkably, the latest series of attacks are primarily targeted at the "eyes" of Russian military power - radar systems and associated air defense mechanisms. Since April 20, no fewer than ten …