Ukraine can use the provided F-16s for strikes on Russia, – the Dutch Air Force general confirmed

F-16 fighter. Photo: gettyimages.com

General Onno Eichelsheim of the Royal Netherlands Air Force stated that Ukraine can use the F-16s provided by his country for strikes on Russian territory.

General Eichelsheim stated this information in an interview with NOS.

“Ukraine can use the resources we provide as it wishes, provided it adheres to the laws of war.”

According to the general, the Netherlands “has not imposed any restrictions on the use or range of the F-16s.”

The country has promised to supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 aircraft in total. Eichelsheim did not specify how many of these have been deployed in Ukraine.

He also commented on Ukraine’s offensive in the Kursk region of Russia, describing the operation as “brilliant in practical terms.”

“They quickly occupied a large area in a positive sense, using new technologies. In doing so, they created a dilemma for Putin,” Eichelsheim said.

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