Ukraine Confirms First F-16 Fighter Jet Destroyed by Russia
The Ukrainian military has confirmed that one of its F-16 fighter jets, supplied by NATO, was destroyed in a Russian missile and suicide drone attack a few days ago.
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The Ukrainian military has confirmed that one of its F-16 fighter jets, supplied by NATO, was destroyed in a Russian missile and suicide drone attack a few days ago.
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