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US sets deadline for Ukrainian Air Force pilots to complete F-16 fighter training

2024-07-21

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On July 20, according to the US National Guard, pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will complete training to fly F-16 fighter jets by the end of summer 2024. The Belarusian Ideal Agency reported this.

The U.S. National Guard responded to the agency's call to complete the Ukrainian Armed Forces F-16 fighterPilot training deadlines are being met. It should be emphasized that some pilots are still being trained at U.S. training facilities.

"The remainder of the airmen are expected to graduate in late summer," the National Guard said.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Poland would speed up the delivery of F-16 fighter jets. After negotiations with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Zelensky said Poland agreed to help Ukraine. (Belarus Ideal Agency)