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  "id": 10767773,
  "title": "Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/belgium-to-transfer-three-f-16s-to-ukraine-this-year-zelenskiy-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T20:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-29-belgium-to-transfer-three-f-16s-to-ukraine-this-year-zelenskiy-says/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kingdom of Belgium will deliver three F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine later this year to bolster its defense against Russian aggression, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Tuesday. The deal, confirmed on X, is part of an urgent process aimed at receiving the jets by year-end.\n\nUkraine has previously received emergency shipments of ammunition for F-16s from Belgium, Spain, and other nations. In a recent night-time broadcast, Zelenskiy highlighted the arrival of a NASAMS air defense system, a joint US-Norwegian development, and praised US and Norwegian assistance. He also thanked the US for supporting the production of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, essential for countering Russian ballistic missiles.\n\nEfforts are ongoing to supply Ukrainian interceptors with missiles, crucial for targeting Russian drone threats. Of the over 100 drones spotted over Ukraine on Tuesday, 29 were jet-powered, 18 of which were neutralized. Zelenskiy assured his audience that continuous tests are underway to enhance the effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptors against these high-altitude, high-speed drones.",
  "summary": "KYIV, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Belgium will transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of the year to help in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine by end of year – Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/belgium-to-transfer-three-f-16s-to-ukraine-by-end-of-year-zelenskyy",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:21:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Belgium to transfer 3 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by end of 2026, Zelensky says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/belgium-to-transfer-3-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-by-end-of-2026",
        "published": "2026-09-29T15:31:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "UATV English",
        "title": "Belgium To Transfer Three F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine By End Of Year — Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/belgium-to-transfer-three-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-by-end-of-year",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Zelensky meets with Speaker of Denmark's Parliament, discusses contributions to Ukraine's defense production",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/zelensky-meets-with-speaker-of-denmarks-parliament-discusses",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Belgium to Transfer F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine by End of Year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/belgium-to-transfer-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-by-end-of-year",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:56:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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