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Ukraine Says F-16s Help Intercept 60% of Russian Geran-4 Drones
Original: Ukraine Intercepts 60% of Russian Geran-4 Drones with F-16s Leading the Way
Ukraine is reporting that its air defenses are intercepting roughly 60% of Russian Geran-4 drones, with F-16 fighter jets playing a leading role in shooting them down. The claim, if accurate, would mark a significant improvement in Kyiv's ability to counter Russia's ongoing drone attacks, which have targeted cities and energy infrastructure. Western-supplied F-16s have gradually taken on air defense duties since arriving in Ukraine.
Why now: It highlights the growing impact of Western-supplied F-16s on Ukraine's drone defense success rates.
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