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Will F-16 fighter jets tip the balance in Ukraine's favor in its war against Russia? - DW News
In Ukraine, anticipation is growing over the imminent delivery of Western made F-16 fighter jets. They're expected to arrive in the coming weeks from Denmark and the Netherlands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the fighter jets will be a game changer in Ukraine's military efforts to repel Russia's invasion. But speculation is rife over where the F-16s will be based. Many Ukrainians are concerned that having the jets in their neighborhood could lead to intensified Russian attacks. - Aired on 07/29/2024.
Chapter Breakdown
0:00 DW's Myles Tweedie reports on anticipation over the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
2:54 Frank Ledwidge, military analyst, lays out the military capabilities of F-16 fighter jets