A Ukrainian pilot achieved an unprecedented feat by shooting down six enemy missiles in a single flight with an F-16 fighter jet.
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According to the Ukrainian Air Force, four cruise missiles were shot down with the plane’s own weapons, while a fifth was destroyed with the 20mm rotary cannon in a maneuver that required high precision and was carried out under adverse conditions. During this action, a sixth nearby missile was also accidentally hit, bringing the total to six projectiles neutralized in a single flight.
The incident took place on December 13, 2024, during a massive drone and missile attack by Russia. Despite the official report, there are no videos or independent confirmations of the event.
This milestone highlights the effectiveness of the training Ukrainian pilots received in the United States, which included using the F-16 to shoot down missiles, a strategy that had not been successfully tested in real combat before.
Since the start of the war in 2022, both Russia and Ukraine have been adopting advanced technologies in battle, such as kamikaze drones, cyberattacks, and even artificial intelligence to enhance military strategies. Ukraine, which received F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. in August, has been using these aircraft to counter Russian air attacks and respond with modern tactics, including large-scale use of drones, showcasing the ongoing technological warfare between the two countries.
Source: TecMundo | Photo: Facebook – Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
