F-16 jets being sent to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks at NATO Public Forum in Washington, U.S., July 10, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first batch of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets are already being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands and will be flying over Ukrainian skies this summer, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Blinken, speaking at an event on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, said a robust package for Ukraine will be unveiled over the next couple of days that will build a clear and strong bridge for Ukraine's NATO membership.