Ukraine shot down a Russian fighter jet using an F-16 for the first time
The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian fighter jet using an F-16 fighter jet for the first time. This was stated by the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kane.
"Recently, we witnessed the first aerial combat in which a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian fighter jet. Over the past few years, thanks to the support of numerous partners, Ukraine has significantly strengthened its layered defense system," Kane said during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.
The general was asked how a cessation of funding for air defense systems might affect Ukraine. Kane responded that Kyiv is doing an "incredible job" in developing its own defense industry.
"This applies to both 'surface-to-air' capabilities and 'air-to-air' capabilities," the general noted.
In early July this year, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of another Russian multi-role Su-35 fighter jet in the eastern direction. Ukrainian military officials did not specify what weapons were used to shoot down the aircraft.
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