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‘Incredible work’: Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian fighter jet for first time
Defense NewsThursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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The kill, confirmed by the top U. general, is the latest sign of Kyiv's growing air power — pulled off by one of the oldest fighters in the sky.
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The kill, confirmed by the top U. general, is the latest sign of Kyiv's growing air power — pulled off by one of the oldest fighters in the sky.
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