Netherlands allows Ukraine to use transferred weapons against military targets in Russia

This was reported by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Brekelmans noted that in accordance with international law, within the framework of the right to self-defense, the Netherlands allows Kyiv to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia. 

“Ukraine has the right to self-defense. And if the country is attacked from the border areas or from Russian airfields, it can target military facilities,” the Defense Minister said. 

He also confirmed that this authorization also applies to the F-16 fighter jets provided by the Netherlands. 

“We trust Ukraine to use its fighter jets in accordance with international law,” the defense minister emphasized.

Brekelmans also said that his country would encourage other partners to take similar steps, as such authorization is necessary to repel Russia's aggressive attacks.

• On August 29, Dutch Armed Forces Commander Onno Eichelsheim said that Ukraine has the right to use Dutch F-16 fighters without restrictions.