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Ukrainian F-16 pilots report shooting down jet drones

A supplied report says Ukrainian F-16 pilots have used AIM-9M and AIM-120 missiles and a 20mm cannon to shoot down jet drones. The report indicates an operational development in Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

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Improved ability to intercept advanced drones could affect the effectiveness of Russian air attacks, though the scale of the reported action is not specified.

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  1. Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Shoot Down Jet Drones With AIM-9M, AIM-120, 20mm Cannon ↗kyivpost.com · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

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