Ukraine may only use donated F-16s within its own territory – Danish Defense Minister

15:54, 21.08.2023 1 min read

Danish Defense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said Ukraine may only use the donated F-16 fighter jets within its own territory, according to Reuters statement on Monday.

"We donate weapons under the condition that they are used to drive the enemy out of the territory of Ukraine. And no further than that... These are the conditions, whether it's tanks, fighter planes or something else," Ellemann-Jensen said on Monday.

Earlier it was reported that Denmark will supply Ukraine with 19 F-16 aircraft. Intentions to transfer such fighters to Ukraine were announced in the Netherlands, but it remains to be decided whether all 42 will be donated.