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Belgium will send three F-16 fighter jets, but maintenance delays may keep Ukraine from using them

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The likely reason is the lengthy maintenance process, which may keep many of the jets from shooting down Russian drones and cruise missiles attacking Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent
Belgium to transfer 3 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by end of 2026, Zelensky says (opens The Kyiv Independent)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has already received urgent ammunition shipments for F-16s from Belgium and other Western allies, including Spain.
Euromaidan Press
Belgium rushes three F-16s to Ukraine as Russia expands its drone and missile assault (opens Euromaidan Press)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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Zelenskyy says the aircraft will arrive by the end of 2026, strengthening Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian air targets and conduct combat missions.
Wall Street Journal
Opinion | Ukraine Has an F-16 Emergency (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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Maintenance delays in Belgium are grounding its best defense against Russia’s jet drones.
Euromaidan Press
Belgium will send three F-16 fighter jets, but maintenance delays may keep Ukraine from using them (opens Euromaidan Press)
Published Oct 1, 2026
Euromaidan Press's feed description
The likely reason is the lengthy maintenance process, which may keep many of the jets from shooting down Russian drones and cruise missiles attacking Ukraine.