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TexasTowelie

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

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 7 #1
Su-35 is a $100 million dollar airplane. Irish_Dem Jun 7 #2
The F16 Fighting Falcon is the most beautiful k_buddy762 Jun 7 #3
Yep. Glaisne Jun 7 #7
Yes! k_buddy762 Jun 7 #8
O SHIT Iamscrewed Jun 7 #4
War is ugly and expensive. LisaM Jun 7 #5
Remember: War is a Racket Hieronymus Phact Jun 7 #6
I detest killing, I detest bloodshed, I detest 'warring', HOWEVER.... sprinkleeninow Jun 7 #9
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