Zelenskyy and Air Force considering way to increase number of F-16s in Ukraine – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, at a meeting with Ukraine's Air Force Command on 17 September, they found a way to expand Ukraine's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.

Source: Zelenskyy's evening video address  

Quote: "I held a meeting on our F-16 fleet. Together with the Air Force Command. There is a clear vision of the steps – how to increase the number of combat aircraft in Ukraine and speed up our pilot training."

Details: Zelenskyy did not specify what these steps are.

He added that all the tasks for the Air Force and the Ministry of Defence were also defined at the meeting.

Zelenskyy also spoke about the "military component" of the victory plan. He said that he worked with the military command on 17 September, which resulted in the preparation of a "good, strong content of the military package" that "can significantly strengthen Ukraine in accordance with the victory plan". 

Background: On 16 September, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's victory plan was 90-percent ready.

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