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Polish F-16 nearly engages Ukrainian MiG-29 over Ukraine war zone

A Polish F-16 reportedly came close to shooting down a Ukrainian MiG-29 during the Ukraine war. The incident highlights the danger of misidentification and accidental confrontation among partners.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 15, 2026, 5:39 AM UTC.

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An accidental NATO-Ukraine air incident could sharply escalate tensions and complicate allied operations.

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Guerre en Ukraine : Ils ont évité le pire de justesse, comment un F-16 polonais a failli abattre un MiG-29 ukrainien ↗lindependant.fr · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC

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