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A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is shot down by a S-400 missile during combat operations against

Russian invasion of Ukraine — A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is shot down by a S-400 missile during combat operations against Russian forces, with the pilot killed in action. [https://www.ukrinform.

Published April 12, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is shot down by a S-400 missile during combat operations against Russian forces, with the pilot killed in action. [https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3981341-ukraines-f16-pilot-killed-while-performing-combat-mission.html (Ukrinform)] [https://www.defensemirror.com/news/39280 (Defense Mirror)]

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