The Dutch government has decided to prepare and deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to support its battle against Russia's invasion. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of this decision. The preparations are ongoing, and the jets are expected to strengthen the Ukrainian airforce. The delivery timeline is not confirmed, but analysts suggest that Ukraine may receive the first batch of F-16s by the end of 2023. The decision has been widely praised, and it signifies the Netherlands' active support for Ukraine's EU accession talks.
Netherlands Prepares to Hand Over F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine https://t.co/Doi7zOPkzp
#Ukraine is likely to receive its first batch of #F16 fighter jets by the end of 2023, according to analysts at @TheStudyofWar Institute (#ISW). "While #Rutte did not confirm the timeline for F-16 delivery, a recent Estonian Ministry of Defense strategy document stated that the… https://t.co/wxlVa1BOhF
F-16 fighters may arrive in Ukraine within a week, ISW analysts report "Although Dutch Prime Minister Rutte has not confirmed the delivery deadline for the F-16, a recent strategy document from the Estonian Ministry of Defense noted that the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and… https://t.co/O4T8RrOZwK
ICYMI: The #Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to #Ukraine to help its battle against #Russia’s invasion, the Dutch government says. https://t.co/sGU9mp2zaF
Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets from Dutch government https://t.co/HC4aiBoHDB https://t.co/74rF8PSXfm
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Ukraine will very likely receive the first batch of F-16s before the end of 2023. The Russia Aerospace Forces (VKS) reportedly lost three Su-34 attack aircraft in southern Ukraine between December 21-22. 🧵1/8: https://t.co/MLGEav3wtW
Ukraine war latest: Netherlands to prepare 18 F-16s for delivery to Ukraine https://t.co/d2zodPnvjE
Coming your way Sir 🫡 “First 18 Dutch F-16s are prepared for delivery to Ukraine. With these Fighters, we’ll strengthen the Ukrainian airforce. Russian aggression requires our unwavering support” #WeStandWithUkraine @rustem_umerov @ZelenskyyUa @KpsZSU @CinC_AFU @Kon_Luchtmacht https://t.co/GSIbmElO7G
BREAKING: 🇳🇱🇺🇦🇷🇺 Dutch Prime Minister has informed Kiev about decision to prepare first 18 F-16 fighters for delivery to Ukraine The Russian air defense system will need only about 20 days to shoot down all the F-16s that the Ukrainian military will receive, Russian Defense… https://t.co/kU4hMdNcFv
The #Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to #Ukraine to help its battle against #Russia’s invasion, the Dutch government says. https://t.co/sGU9mp2zaF
The first eighteen F-16 jets from the Netherlands are being prepared for delivery to Ukraine! Thank you, @Defensie, for such an important decision! That’s the great news for every Ukrainian. https://t.co/XITj15h24n
The Netherlands will prepare the first 18 F-16 aircraft for transfer to Ukraine, - Prime Minister Mark Rutte We are not talking about the supply of fighters in the near future. The official writes that in order to directly send aircraft to Kyiv, it is necessary to fulfill a… https://t.co/bqAZqbNZAe
The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its war with Russia, the Dutch government said on Friday.
⚡️The Netherlands is preparing for the delivery of the first 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The @MinPress also discussed with @ZelenskyyUA the decision to start EU accession talks with Ukraine. "I am impressed with the progress Ukraine has already made," Mark Rutte said.
The Netherlands 🇳🇱 has announced that it is preparing to transfer its first 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine 🇺🇦 according to the Dutch Prime Minister https://t.co/hXJvEs1xtY
⚡Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16s to Ukraine. The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed during a phone call to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 22. https://t.co/wilnAp7una
BREAKING: The Netherlands today announced that the government has decided to transfer 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Great decision! 🇳🇱🇺🇦 https://t.co/TkTOdlwMik
The Netherlands started preparations for the transfer of 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. "I had a phone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, during which I thanked the Dutch government for the decision to start preparing the first 18 F-16 fighter jets for transfer… https://t.co/BIa1liGyMk
“I spoke with Mark Rutte to thank the Dutch government for its decision to start preparing the initial 18 F-16 jets for their delivery to #Ukraine,” Zelenskyy wrote on X. 📷: Volodymyr Zelenskyy via X https://t.co/gRnPGwHeC5
The first 18 Dutch F-16s are being prepared for delivery to Ukraine. With these fighter jets, we will strengthen the Ukrainian airforce. The ongoing Russian aggression requires our unwavering support. #WeStandWithUkraine @rustem_umerov
F-16 are coming!! The Netherlands is preparing the first batch of 18 F-16 jets for Ukraine! 🇳🇱🇺🇦 https://t.co/dPIRNYIVxM https://t.co/q5bZ6LoxGS
Dutch govt decides to prepare 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Ukraine! Thank you Netherlands! 🇳🇱✈️ https://t.co/XGqZpROCfL
The Netherlands readies the first 18 F-16 jets for Ukraine. https://t.co/60i1ZwUx18
The Dutch government says it had decided to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Kyiv https://t.co/e2GOfMf8TK
Dutch PM: “Today I also informed President Zelenskyy of our government’s decision to prepare an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine.” https://t.co/jBf9UcjwJ6
Netherlands confirms they are about to transfer F-16's fighter aircraft to Ukraine, 18 of them. Barbaric Russia is about to get a dose of modernity in the form of accurate NATO steel up the ass. https://t.co/LvWtj4bNza
The Dutch government will send an initial 18 F-16 jets to #Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Friday following a conversation with the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte. #Holland
🇳🇱The #Netherlands has decided to start preparations for the transfer of the first eighteen #F16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky said following a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark #Rutte. 📷: AFP https://t.co/1Do3KUM2cD
The Netherlands (🇾🇪) has officially made the first eighteen F-16 fighter jets available to Ukraine (🇺🇦) today. This decision allows personnel and budget to be allocated to prepare the jets for delivery as well as final approval for export. https://t.co/FwBf2gC7Gn https://t.co/XfMahwBaj2
⚠️ NETHERLANDS TO DELIVER 18 F-16 FIGHTER JETS TO UKRAINE The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its battle against Russia's invasion, the Dutch government said on Friday. "Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government's decision to… https://t.co/U0j0nsVtDC
The Dutch prime minister said that he had informed Kyiv about the start of the country's preparations for the transfer of the first 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This information was also confirmed by President Zelenskyy. https://t.co/kQDAQxnMU7
The Netherlands confirms that an initial 18 F-16 fighter aircraft will be delivered to Ukraine. There are some preparatory steps: export permit, requirements for personnel and infrastructure. Let's hope these can be overcome quickly. (I assume the U.S. also has to license this.) https://t.co/JU8JC1haOP
The Netherlands 🇳🇱is preparing the first batch of 18 F-16 jets for 🇺🇦!
The Netherlands is sending 18 F-16s to Ukraine to help in the war against Russia. The government had previously promised Ukraine to supply fighter jets, but it was still unknown how many would be delivered. Preparations are ongoing. https://t.co/ohLzT9oc4I
Dutch PM has informed Kiev about decision to prepare first 18 F-16 fighters for delivery to Ukraine The 🇷🇺 air defense system will need only about 20 days to shoot down all the F-16s that the Ukrainian military will receive, 🇷🇺 Defense Minister Shoigu said in early November.
I spoke with @MinPres Mark Rutte to thank the Dutch government for its decision to start preparing the initial 18 F-16 jets for their delivery to Ukraine. I also thanked the Netherlands for actively supporting the opening of Ukraine’s EU accession talks and emphasized the… https://t.co/bYCMpZLA3p