33 Ukrainian F-16 crashes, killing pilot, during Russian missile attack...The demise of one of Ukraine’s star pilots as well as one of its prized few F-16 jets is a massive blow for Kyiv as it seeks to gain momentum against Russia. (www.washingtonpost.com) posted 49 days ago by ashlanddog 49 days ago by ashlanddog +33 / -0 16 comments share 16 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It was actually friendly fire. I am sure that the F-16 did not have a Mode 4 friend or foe transponder. And the Patriot battery didn’t either. Some Patriot operator probably didn’t check Mode 1 or 2. Or somebody put in the wrong number.
...SNAFU...