On the night of 16 May, Ukraine lost an F-16 aircraft while repelling a Russian air attack. This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.
‘The incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. According to preliminary information, the pilot destroyed three air targets and was working on a fourth, using an aircraft cannon. During the battle, an emergency situation arose on board. The pilot moved the aircraft away from the settlement and successfully ejected,’ the statement said.
A search and rescue team quickly located the pilot and evacuated him. He is currently in satisfactory condition and is in a safe place.
‘A special commission has been set up to investigate the causes of the incident and has already begun its work,’ the Air Force added.