Ukraine F-16 Downs Russian Su-35 in First Air-to-Air Victory, Confirmed by U.S. Joint Chiefs Chair on July 21

According to U.S. Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Kaine on July 21, Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets achieved their first air-to-air combat victory by downing a Russian Su-35 fighter aircraft. Kaine confirmed the milestone during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington, though specific details including the engagement location, weapons used, and exact timing were not disclosed. Ukrainian media and foreign outlets suggested the engagement likely involved a Su-35 shot down on July 8.
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