Netherlands says Ukraine can use its F-16s to strike Russian territory

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1. By **Hugh Cameron** Live News Reporter|

   One of Ukraine’s key allies has said that the country may use its fighter jets “as it wishes” on strikes inside Russia, reflecting a more relaxed stance on how Kyiv employs Western-supplied weaponry.

   Permission to use Western weapons on Russian soil has become a key point of contention between Ukraine and its allies, with Kyiv claiming this could turn the tide in the conflict. The statements from the Dutch top brass indicate that Ukraine’s other allies may soon follow suit, loosening restrictions on its activities deeper within Russia.

   Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/netherlands-ukraine-f-16s-russia-territory-1946098](https://www.newsweek.com/netherlands-ukraine-f-16s-russia-territory-1946098)

2. Yeah we haven’t forgotten MH17 and won’t forget about it anytime soon. Good luck with the strikes on Russian territory, make it count!

3. That’s super awesome, but realistically the Netherlands don’t manufacturer or supply any of the long range ordinances that could be used to strike strategic targets inside Russia. Kind of a token announcement.

4. Thank you, 🇳🇱!