AFU Loses F-16s While Repelling Russian Air Attack

The pilot destroyed three aerial targets, but an abnormal situation arose on board.

Communication with the F-16 fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was lost on May 16, 2025 at about 03.30 during the repulsion of an air attack by the Russian Federation.

The pilot destroyed three aerial targets and worked on the fourth, using an air cannon, according to a report of the Communications Department of the Air Force Command of the AFU.

"However, an abnormal situation arose on board. The pilot took the airplane far away from the populated area and successfully ejected," the report said.

It is emphasized that thanks to the prompt work of the search and rescue team, the pilot was quickly found and evacuated.

"The pilot's well-being is satisfactory, he is in a safe place, his life and health are not threatened. To objectively clarify all the circumstances is intended commission, which has already begun work," - added in the AFU AFU.

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