In historic record, Ukrainian F-16 pilot downs 6 cruise missiles in single mission, Air Force claims
- A Ukrainian F-16 pilot shot down six Russian cruise missiles in a single mission, marking a historic achievement for the aircraft, according to Ukraine's Air Force Command.
- The incident occurred during a mass missile attack on December 13, when Russia launched almost 200 drones and 94 cruise missiles at Ukraine.
- The pilot used all four air-to-air missiles on board and also employed the aircraft's cannon, successfully intercepting multiple missiles despite the risks involved.
- Colonel Yuriy Ihnat stated that intercepting such important targets is not easy, but Ukrainian pilots have the most experience in the world with winged missiles.
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Ukraine said one of its F-16 pilots achieved a feat nobody flying the jet has managed before
Ukraine said one of its F-16 pilots took out six Russian cruise missiles in one flight in December 2024.Facebook/@Air Force Command of UA Armed ForcesA Ukrainian F-16 pilot may have pulled off a feat no one flying the jet has achieved before.Ukraine's Air Force Command said the pilots took out six Russian cruise missiles in a single flight.Colonel Yuriy Ihnat said it was the first time this had been recorded in the jet's history.Ukraine said one…
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