Zelensky hails arrival of French jets as ‘strengthening Ukraine’s security’
FILE - A Norwegian air force F-16 fighter lands at a Turkish air base in the Central Anatolian Turkish city of Konya on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. NATO-member Norway will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine whose forces are embroiled in a difficult counteroffensive against Russia, Norwegian broadcasters NRK and TV2 said Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday hailed the delivery of the first Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France, to help Kyiv defend its airspace against Russia.
The first Mirage 2000 jets from France have arrived, adding to our air defense capabilities,” Zelensky said, adding that “France’s president (Emmanuel Macron) keeps his word, and we appreciate it. This is another step in strengthening Ukraine’s security.”








