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Air Force Events ·May 16, 2025 ·🇺🇦 Ukraine

Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Shot down

Event Report

Ukrainian Air Force
DateMay 16, 2025
Country🇺🇦 Ukraine
ForceUkrainian Air Force
ConflictRussia-Ukraine War
Location Ukraine
Aircraft F-16 (F-16 Fighting Falcon)
Event type Shot down
Change -1 active
Description

Lost during an operational mission amid a Russian drone attack; the pilot ejected and survived.

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