Ukraine F-16 Fleet Update
Ukraine - Ukrainian Air Force
| Date | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Force | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Aircraft | F-16 (F-16 Fighting Falcon) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
Russia claimed its S-300 air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon on January 12, 2026. A Russian commander stated two missiles were fired, with the first damaging the aircraft and the second delivering the final blow. However, Kyiv disputes the claim and no independent confirmation has been provided. Third-party observers have not verified the loss. If confirmed, this would be the fifth F-16 lost by Ukraine since receiving the type in August 2024.
