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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jun 7, 2025, 03:29 PM Jun 2025

F-16 Shoots Down Russian Su-35 Over Kursk! First F-16 Air-to-Air Kill of the War - Suchomimus [View all]



In a historic moment, a Ukrainian Air Force F-16 has shot down a Russian Su-35 over Yurasovo in Kursk, marking the first confirmed air-to-air victory of the war for the newly delivered Western jets.

The incident occurred on 7th June 2025, and comes as part of Ukraine’s broader effort to push back Russian air superiority using NATO-supplied aircraft.
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"" AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #1
Su-35 is a $100 million dollar airplane. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #2
The F16 Fighting Falcon is the most beautiful k_buddy762 Jun 2025 #3
Yep. Glaisne Jun 2025 #7
Yes! k_buddy762 Jun 2025 #8
O SHIT Iamscrewed Jun 2025 #4
War is ugly and expensive. LisaM Jun 2025 #5
Remember: War is a Racket Hieronymus Phact Jun 2025 #6
I detest killing, I detest bloodshed, I detest 'warring', HOWEVER.... sprinkleeninow Jun 2025 #9
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