‘Incredible work’: Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian fighter jet for first time

A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in its first air-to-air kill since 2024, confirmed by U.S. General Dan Caine, highlighting Ukraine's expanded air defense capabilities. Ukraine primarily used F-16s for intercepting drones and missiles until this offensive engagement, despite technical advantages of the Su-35 over older F-16 models.