First F-16s en route to Ukraine to bolster defense

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the first F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands are en route to Ukraine, with Norway also pledging six F16s. This support aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of these jets in countering Russian aggression. Despite the 79 pledged F-16s falling short of Ukraine's desired 128, NATO members also pledged €40bn in support.


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