Overview

• Ukraine plans to station some of its incoming F-16 jets at foreign bases for protection against Russian strikes.
• Western allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, will supply Ukraine with over 60 F-16 jets.
• Ukrainian pilots are currently training to operate the F-16s, with deliveries expected to begin later this year.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to target NATO facilities if they host the F-16s used in Ukraine.
• The F-16s are expected to enhance Ukraine's defenses, particularly against Russian glide bombs targeting frontline areas.