Ukraine's Air Force Command reported an F-16 pilot successfully shot down six Russian cruise missiles in a single flight, marking a historic achievement for the aircraft.
Colonel Yuriy Ihnat emphasized the pilot's skill, stating, 'Intercepting such important targets is not an easy task for a pilot, but who, if not Ukrainian pilots, has the most experience in the world of winged missiles?'
The pilot applied lessons learned during US retraining, noting, 'I must have set a record that day,' highlighting the innovative tactics used in this historic interception.
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