Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ukrainian F-16 Shoots Down Russian Su-35
There was a fight in the sky between a Ukrainian F-16 and a Russian Su-35.
The Ukrainian side says their F-16 shot down the Russian plane.
The Russian side says three Ukrainian planes and a defense system attacked their Su-35, and the pilot survived.
No one has checked these stories yet, so we don't know for sure what happened.
Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35.
Russian account claims the Su-35 was targeted by three Ukrainian aircraft and a Patriot system.
Neither side's account has been independently verified.
Russian pilot survived according to the Russian account.
Two Ukrainian F-16s were involved according to the Russian account.
- Who
- Ukrainian and Russian forces
- What
- Aerial engagement between Ukrainian F-16 and Russian Su-35
- When
- Exact date and time not specified
- Where
- Location not specified
- Why
- Details of the engagement's cause not provided
Ukrainian Account
Russian Account
Nature of the Engagement
Ukrainian Account
A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-35 in an air-to-air kill.
Russian Account
The Su-35 was targeted by three Ukrainian aircraft and a Patriot air-defense system.
Pilot's Fate
Ukrainian Account
The fate of the Russian pilot is not mentioned.
Russian Account
The Russian pilot survived the engagement.
Ukrainian Aircraft Involved
Ukrainian Account
Only one Ukrainian F-16 was involved.
Russian Account
Two Ukrainian F-16s were involved, along with another aircraft.
- Aircraft Involved
- Ukrainian F-16 vs. Russian Su-35
- Verification Status
- Neither account has been independently verified.
- Russian Pilot
- Survived (according to Russian account)
- Ukrainian Aircraft
- F-16s (according to Russian account)
- Additional Systems
- Patriot air-defense system (according to Russian account)