Denmark Authorizes Ukraine to Use F-16s for Strikes in Russia.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that Ukraine would be allowed to use Danish-supplied F-16 fighter jets to strike military targets inside Russia. This statement was made during a meeting with journalists in Brussels, as reported by European Pravda.
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Norway and Belgium, among other countries, have announced their intention to provide Ukraine with F-16s, with Belgium pledging to provide 30 fighter jets by 2028. (Picture source: Forsvarsministeriet )

When asked whether Copenhagen would permit Ukraine to use the F-16s transferred by Denmark to strike targets on Russian territory, Rasmussen replied, "The short answer is yes." He explained that this position was not new and had been part of the initial transfer agreement. "We made it clear from the very beginning when we discussed this with our Foreign Affairs Committee in the Danish Parliament that this is part of self-defense so that it would also be possible to attack military targets on the aggressor's territory," he clarified.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo recently affirmed that Ukraine would be able to use the F-16 fighter jets donated by his country within its own territory. According to the Evening Standard, citing a "high-ranking military source," Ukraine is expected to receive the first F-16 fighter jets "within weeks."

A coalition of Western countries, led by Denmark and the Netherlands, has formed to supply Kyiv with modern aircraft and train pilots and support staff. Norway and Belgium, among other countries, have announced their intention to provide Ukraine with F-16s, with Belgium pledging to provide 30 fighter jets by 2028.

This decision, supported by nations such as Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Norway, has been reiterated by the Danish Foreign Minister. France and the United Kingdom also play a crucial role in this initiative by supplying SCALP cruise missiles, also known as Storm Shadow, allowing Ukraine to conduct long-range precision strikes on critical targets in Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the idea of not ruling out sending troops or other forms of military assistance to Ukraine. France, in collaboration with other European countries, is also preparing to send military instructors to train Ukrainian soldiers, enhancing their ability to effectively use the provided weapons.

Potential targets for Ukrainian strikes include military bases located at the Russian-Ukrainian border, air defense installations, and critical logistical infrastructure. For example, Ukraine recently conducted an attack on a Voronezh-M radar system in Orenburg, over 1,800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, demonstrating its capability to strike deep into Russian territory.

Other targets include ammunition depots, command centers, and weapons production facilities in border regions such as Belgorod and Bryansk, which have already been hit by previous strikes. These actions aim to weaken Russian offensive capabilities and disrupt their logistical operations, complicating Moscow's efforts to maintain military superiority.