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Defence
Ukraine Loses F‑16 in Combat, Pilot Escapes
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:41 AM
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During a combat mission against Russian attacks, Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed the loss of an F‑16 fighter jet. The pilot ejected safely and investigators are now examining the crash site.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced that an F‑16 fighter jet was lost during a combat operation against Russian forces.
The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by ground units, avoiding casualties.
Investigators have begun a detailed examination of the crash site to determine the cause of the loss, which adds to the growing list of F‑16 incidents since their deployment in Ukraine.
The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by ground units, avoiding casualties.
Investigators have begun a detailed examination of the crash site to determine the cause of the loss, which adds to the growing list of F‑16 incidents since their deployment in Ukraine.