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Ukrainian F-16 shoots down Russian aircraft in first air combat A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian aircraft in air combat, a first since its deployment.
Published 7sem · 4 sources ✓ Confirmed Important · updated 1sem
The fact This victory is a symbolic milestone for Ukrainian forces backed by the West.
Moscow downplays the event, citing minor losses.
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Why it matters Ce succès ukrainien démontre l'efficacité croissante des équipements occidentaux dans le conflit, tout en risquant d'intensifier les tensions avec la Russie et ses alliés.
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