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A Russian Drone Hit an F-16. but Was It Really?

Summary by Defence24
The drone video was taken with a daytime camera. The aircraft is approaching an F-16 parked on a shielded parking stand. The video cuts off at a short distance, leaving no doubt that the hit was a real one. However, much suggests that this was a mock-up. The main reason for this is the "aircraft's" air intake, which is flat on top and curves at right angles on the sides.
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The drone video was taken with a daytime camera. The aircraft is approaching an F-16 parked on a shielded parking stand. The video cuts off at a short distance, leaving no doubt that the hit was a real one. However, much suggests that this was a mock-up. The main reason for this is the "aircraft's" air intake, which is flat on top and curves at right angles on the sides.

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Defence24 broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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