President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that an initial batch of three F-16 fighter jets will arrive by the end of 2026 through an accelerated procedure. Ukraine has already received shipments of urgency-rated ammunition for these aircraft from Belgium, Spain, and other partners. Prime Minister Bart De Wever and the Belgian government coordinated the transfer to protect civilian and military infrastructure from escalating Russian strikes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Belgium Increases Ukraine F-16 Shipment to 7 Jets
War21 days ago
The government in Brussels is expanding its delivery of combat aircraft to Kyiv to help thwart Russian aerial attacks. Updated details on the military aid plan indicate Belgium will transfer a total of seven F-16s to bolster the defense of Ukrainian airspace, an increase over the amount previously announced by officials.
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