Ukraine’s F-16s are being worn out from intercepting Russian drones
Defense NewsThursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 one-way attack drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the country's small fleet.
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Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 one-way attack drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the country's small fleet.
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