US Approves Training for Ukrainian Pilots to Operate F-16s

US President Joe Biden has granted permission for Ukrainian pilots to be trained in the operation of F-16 fighter jets. This was announced by Pentagon Press Secretary Deputy Sabrina Singh.

According to her, Denmark and the Netherlands will play a leading role in the training process, as reported by Voice of America.

In July, Politico reported that a coalition of 11 countries, led by Denmark and the Netherlands, was ready to begin training Ukrainian pilots to operate the F-16s, but could not proceed without official permission from the US.

At the same time, according to the publication, none of the 11 countries supporting the training of Ukrainian military personnel have yet provided any aircraft for this program. Key details, including the timeline, location, and duration of the training, are still being developed, according to the White House.