Ukraine and Belgium seal deal for three F‑16 fighters and ammunition support
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- Ukraine and Belgium have agreed on a deal for three F‑16 fighter jets that will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of the year, and the agreement also includes emergency ammunition shipments from Belgium and Spain.
- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy thanked Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever for the support, emphasizing the need to boost Ukraine's air‑defence capabilities to protect its people.
Why it matters
The addition of F‑16s and ammunition strengthens Ukraine's air‑defence fleet, helping it address current security challenges.
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