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The deployment of Western F-16 fighter jets on the Ukrainian side will not change the situation on the battlefield. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech to military pilots on Wednesday. However, these aircraft are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which Russia will adapt its strategy to, Putin said, according to Reuters.
This year, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Norway have promised to supply Ukraine with over four dozen of these advanced aircraft, from which Kiev promises to control Ukrainian airspace. The first six machines should arrive in the spring from Denmark, the Netherlands is talking about deliveries during the summer.
“We will destroy the aircraft, just as today we destroy tanks, armored vehicles and other equipment including salvo rocket launchers,” TASS quoted Putin as saying. The planes will be a legitimate target for the Russian army, whether they take off from Ukraine or other countries, the Russian leader said.
