Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has reported {that a} batch of French Mirage 2000 fighter jets and Dutch F-16s have arrived in Ukraine.

Supply: Umierov on Fb, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Umierov famous that Ukraine's Air Drive had "acquired long-awaited reinforcements – the primary French Mirage 2000 fighter jets and F-16s from the Kingdom of the Netherlands".

"I’m grateful to France for this strategically vital contribution to our safety – the Mirage 2000 will grow to be a brand new factor of Ukraine’s air defence," the minister added.

The receipt of a brand new batch of F-16s from the Netherlands has not been beforehand reported.

Background:

• Ukraine acquired the primary Dutch-pledged fighter jets in October 2024.
• A coalition of nations led by the USA, Denmark and the Netherlands, which fashioned in 2023, started delivering F-16s to Ukraine final 12 months.
• Final week, it was introduced that the Dutch Ministry of Defence will help in coaching 26 Ukrainians to function F-16 crew chiefs.

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