President Zelensky revealed the information during a ceremony at an unnamed airbase. He applauded the partners for providing the ammunition, though the Ukrainian leader requested more.

Zelensky noted that the arrival of the jets marks a crucial milestone in boosting the capabilities of Ukraine’s air force, which largely relies on old Soviet-era jets.

The report disclosed that Ukraine’s F-16s will work alongside a limited number of Western-supplied surface-to-air missile systems, including Patriot and NASAMS, which are already on the ground.

Recall that about 65 F-16s have been pledged by Nato countries since US President Joe Biden authorised willing European allies to send them to Ukraine in August 2023.