Ukraine may keep some F-16 jets abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

Russia has warned that it may carry out strikes on Nato countries who store the jets (AP)

Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it is set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, a senior Ukrainian military officer has said.

Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway have committed to providing Ukraine with over 60 US-made F-16 fighter jets to help it fend off Russian attacks.