The first F-16s

The first F-16s are coming to Ukraine after months of training and discussions

The first F-16 fighter jets are on their way to Ukraine and will fly sorties this summer, according to a statement from the Dutch and Danish governments given by the White House at the NATO meeting. Dick Schoof, the Dutch prime minister, and Mette Frederiksen, his Danish counterpart, said that the "transfer process" of F-16s to Kyiv had begun following months of pilot training and political talks. The two presidents stated that "Ukraine will be flying operational F-16s this summer" - the first of around 85 combat aircraft pledged to Kyiv to improve the country's military fortunes.