Ukraine's Air Force Command said one of its F-16 pilots took out six Russian cruise missiles during one attack in December — a new record.

Ukraine claims an F-16 was able to gun two Russian missiles after its missiles ran out during a December engagement.

For the first time in the history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a Ukrainian-operated jet shot down six Russian cruise missiles during a single mission in December, the Air Force claimed on Jan. 7.

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot during a massive attack by russian troops in December 2024 destroyed six enemy cruise missiles in one sortie for the first time

For the first time in the history of the use of the Fighting Falcon, an F-16 fighter destroyed six Russian cruise missiles in one combat mission, two of them with an aircraft gun, during a large-scale missile and drone attack in December 2024.

A Ukrainian pilot made history by downing six cruise missiles in a single mission using an F-16, showcasing skill against a Russian missile assault.

For the first time in the history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a Ukrainian-operated jet shot down six Russian cruise missiles during a single mission in December, including two with the aircraft cannon,

Ukrainians have a new "Ghost of Kyiv," echoing scenes from a Top Gun movie script. This Ukrainian pilot accomplished the incredible feat of shooting down six targets during a single combat mission, using just four missiles.

Ukrainians have a new "Ghost of Kyiv," who performs feats reminiscent of a Top Gun movie script. The Ukrainian pilot shot down six targets during a single combat mission using only four missiles. We explore the details of this achievement and review the capabilities of the aircraft involved.