According to several sources on July 31, 2024, the first batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies arrived in Ukraine, with six aircraft confirmed from the Netherlands and a photograph released by "Dumskaya" providing proof. The reaction has been mixed, with officials maintaining strategic ambiguity, while initial combat missions have already been conducted. Despite the small number of planes, this marks a significant step in enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities to counter Russian aerial threats. Read full defense news at this link...
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| On July 31, 2024, the Ukrainian publication Dumskaya released what is believed to be the first photograph of an F-16 aircraft flying over Ukraine. Interestingly, the aircraft lacked identifying marks, including the flight number on its keel. (Picture source: Telegram/Dumskaya) |