fighter

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A source close to Ukraine’s F-16 fighter program tells us that Ukrainian pilots have downed more than 2,000 Russian cruise missiles and drones, and Kyiv has also pioneered the use of low-cost drone interceptors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Ukraine's neighbour Poland said its scrambled fighter jets and placed ground-based air defence systems on alert in a "preventive" response to Russian strikes in Kyiv.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Instead, the 35-year-old fighter attended a viewing event on the Ellipse, causing a stir among fans as he eventually entered a wrestling ring set up in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Sean Hannity sat down with UFC fighter Bo Nickal to talk about the fights and young men’s spiritual emptiness.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

They still weren’t seeing frontline action, but when a fighter pilot of the 586th was involved in an aerial battle, it could be fierce and grim.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein