Premieră în războiul din Ucraina. Cum s-a încheiat primul duel aerian între un avion F-16 și unul Su-35

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet achieved its first aerial victory against a Russian aircraft, marking a significant milestone for Ukraine's air force. General Dan Caine announced this during a Senate hearing, although details about the engagement remain unclear. Observers speculate this may refer to an incident on July 8, when Ukraine claimed to have downed a Russian Su-35. While Ukrainian authorities have not officially confirmed the F-16's involvement, Caine highlighted advancements in Ukraine's air defense capabilities, supported by international partners. F-16s have been supplied to Ukraine since summer 2024, gradually replacing older Soviet-era jets.