Ukraine to receive 30 F-16 aircraft from Belgium by 2028

Ihor Zhovkva said this on the air of Radio Liberty.

"We really need the number of aircraft that the president mentioned (128 - note). We have the relevant statements from our partners about the number of aircraft. We know these four countries and we know the number they promise. Unfortunately, in some countries, the delivery schedule is quite long," the statement said.

According to the deputy head of the Presidential Office, Belgium promises to deliver 30 aircraft by the end of 2028. At the same time, Zhovkva emphasizes that this option is obviously unacceptable for Ukraine.

• On July 10, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says that Denmark and the Netherlands have already begun the process of transferring F-16 fighters to Ukraine.

• Valeriy Ryabykh, development director of the Defense Express media and consulting company, believes that the first F-16s will be sent to Ukraine by the end of this summer.