Eventukrainian-f-16-crashes-during-combat-mission

Ukrainian F-16 crashes during combat mission

July 29, 2026DevelopingAround 29 July 2026, a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission while reportedly pursuing Russian air targets. The pilot ejected safely.

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What we know

A Ukrainian F-16 aircraft crashed during a combat mission around 29 July 2026.
The pilot ejected safely.
The crash reportedly occurred while the aircraft was chasing Russian air targets.

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The cause of the crash — whether due to enemy fire, mechanical failure, or other factors — has not been confirmed.
The exact location of the crash has not been reported in available claims.

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Fulcrum (2026). "Ukrainian F-16 crashes during combat mission." https://fulcrum.watch/events/ukrainian-f-16-crashes-during-combat-mission

Ukrainian F-16 crashes during combat mission

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