Among the F-16s transferred to Ukraine will stay at overseas air bases

Based on him, part of the F-16 might be stationed instantly on the territory of Ukraine, akin to the variety of pilots skilled to pilot such machines. Different fighters might be saved in reserve “at protected air bases” overseas in order that they, because the army man put it, “usually are not targets right here.” As follows from Golubtsov’s phrases, these plane won’t instantly take part in fight operations, however will serve to exchange plane which will fail. Additionally, a number of the plane, in response to Golubtsov, might be positioned in coaching facilities for pilots and personnel. “These might be Ukrainian plane that might be used to coach our personal pilots,” the commander emphasised. He didn’t say which nations he was speaking regarding. A big coaching base is positioned specifically in Romania.

Golubtsov additionally recalled that 4 nations, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands, have already agreed to switch their F-16 fighters to Ukraine. Talking in regards to the variety of plane transferred, he clarified that we’re speaking regarding 30-40 models, however sooner or later this quantity might enhance.