An F-16 fighter jet supplied to Ukraine reportedly achieved a significant military milestone by shooting down a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 — a move described as a “historic first.” This operation, which took place in the northeast region of Ukraine,

In May, NATO jets were scrambled four times to identify and escort Russian aircraft violating flight rules in the Baltic and it was reported that Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the region.

Since the Su-34 serves as a major player in Moscow’s aerial fleet, it should become a prime target for Ukraine’s barrages.