20-02-2025
First images show Ukrainian F-16s in action
Frontliner, an interactive media outlet about Russia's war against Ukraine, has shared pictures of Ukrainian Air Force F-16 fighter jets in one of the frontline areas.
Source: Andrii Dubchak, Frontliner founder and editor-in-chief, on Facebook
Quote: "Silence. Frost. We're reporting from the field on a heavy drone unit. Suddenly, the rumble of a jet engine grows louder as an aircraft flies at an extremely low altitude towards the front, disappearing behind a nearby forested area.
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 fighter jet
Photo: Frontliner
'An F-16. With extra fuel tanks,' a soldier comments.
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 fighter jet
Photo: Frontliner
A minute or two later, the F-16 turns around and flies back past us.
'There must be Russians screaming in the fire or running with tourniquets somewhere,' I say.
'No. Not with tourniquets, but with Esmarch bandages,' the soldier points out.
The unexpected F-16 left engine trails in the sky, where it launched its deadly payload towards the advancing Russian forces on a rapid climb. The sight lifted our spirits."
The engine trail
Photo: Frontliner
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