Ukraine claims first F-16 fighter jet casualty

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed while repelling a Russian attack on Monday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Thursday (29).</p> According to local authorities, the crash occurred at a time when F-16 aircraft were repelling a Russian attack, resulting in the interception of four cruise missiles after a Russian offensive with more than 200 missiles and drones against strategic areas of the energy sector. The aircraft ended up crashing, resulting in the death of the pilot. </p> According to Reuters, the US Defense Ministry will contribute to the investigation to determine whether the aircraft crash may have been related to human or mechanical failure.</p> Ukraine is estimated to be operating around six F-16s. Initial estimates suggest that Ukraine will receive between 80 and 100 of the 4th generation fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, with the majority coming from donations from the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Norway.</p> Before the delivery of the aircraft, dozens of Ukrainian military personnel, including fighter pilots and technical personnel, received training in Europe and the United States. Now, the aviators and technicians will be able to use the most popular fighter aircraft in the world to counterattack Russian troops. Moscow is already targeting possible Ukrainian bases that could receive the F-16s. The aircraft is also becoming a target of interest.</p> To learn more details about the F-16 and its offensive capabilities, there is a special article that addresses the weapons that are equipping the Ukrainian F-16s, just click here</a> to access the article.</p> ;</p> Read also: </strong></p> NASA announces another executive jet as a flying science laboratory</a></li> Rock in Rio: Flapper and Itaú offer private flights to and from the city of Rock</a></li> AirAsia to expand its reach in China</a></li> </ul>