Premieră în războiul din Ucraina: Un F-16 ucrainean doboară pentru prima dată un avion de vânătoare rusesc

General Dan Caine confirmed that a Ukrainian F-16 achieved its first aerial victory against a Russian fighter jet, highlighting Ukraine's military advancements. During a Senate hearing, he emphasized the significant progress in Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly in air defense. Caine noted that this victory reflects the support from various partners. Although he did not provide specific details about the engagement, this marks the first public confirmation of such an event by a high-ranking U.S. military official. The incident underscores the increasing risks for Russian aviation as Ukraine integrates F-16s into its defense system.