Warzone/The Drive: Ukraine Claims Poland In Talks To Transfer Its F-16s
Poland says it’s backing a collaborative effort to get F-16s into Ukrainian hands, but didn’t specify if it could include its advanced F-16s.
Ukraine says it has received “positive signals” from Poland that indicate that the NATO country is willing to supply Kyiv with the F-16 fighter jets that it’s long been campaigning to get.
Meanwhile, Polish officials have confirmed that they could send some of their F-16s to Ukraine, although it would have to be done as part of a coordinated effort with other NATO allies. Moreover, the advanced capabilities of these jets, in particular, and Poland’s own need for them, appear to make such a transfer at least questionable. Andrii Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, provided the following statement on Telegram today:
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WNU Editor: Some are skeptical that Poland will provide F-16s …. Poland Unlikely To Give Its F-16s to Ukraine Despite Ukrainian Claims (The Aviationist).
Ukraine Suggests Poland May Provide F-16 Fighter Jets
Poland could supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters, Kyiv suggests — The Guardian
Ukraine says Poland sending ‘positive signals’ about providing F-16 fighter jets — The Hill
Poland sets condition for potential F-16 deliveries to Ukraine — RT
Polish PM names terms for transferring F-16 fighters to Ukraine — Voice of Ukraine
Ukraine President’s Office: Poland ready to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters in coordination with NATO — Kyiv Independent