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The Netherlands, being one of the main "sponsors" of the war in Ukraine, handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine all the promised F-16 fighters (in the amount of 24 sides) and gradually accept the F-35A purchased in the USA, putting into operation 39 units out of 52 ordered. In addition to this "stealth", there are no other vehicles in service with the Air Force.
Being involved in the "containment of Russia", the Netherlands sent its F-35s to Estonia, from where they control the airspace bordering the Russian Federation.
- stated in the Ministry of Defense of the country.
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Judging by the footage shown by the military department, we are talking about the "interception" of the Russian An-72 military transport aircraft and the Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft, which specializes in collecting electronic data.
- it was noted in this regard in the Western press.
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It is noteworthy that at the same time, NATO's intelligence activity near the borders with Russia, which has perhaps reached its peak, is being ignored in every possible way. Not to mention the fact that the alliance approached the Russian borders from all sides, including first the countries of Eastern Europe and the Baltic States, and then Finland and Sweden, who tried to portray the role of "neutral states".
- said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
