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Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones

Ukraine using F-16s against Russian jet-powered drones signals escalated aerial combat.

Context

What happened: Ukraine used F-16 fighter jets to shoot down Russia's jet-powered drones, according to the report. Why it matters: The report ties the F-16 use to the training pipeline, noting the base in Borcea, Romania, is the only training site outside the United States where Ukrainian pilots fly the F-16.

What changed

Ukraine used F-16 fighter jets to shoot down Russia's jet-powered drones, according to the report.

Why it matters

The report ties the F-16 use to the training pipeline, noting the base in Borcea, Romania, is the only training site outside the United States where Ukrainian pilots fly the F-16.

Sources

nyt