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The Jordanian military announced it had shot down a drone of unknown origin in its airspace.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The U-2 stopped flying over Russia after one was shot down in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On Wednesday, Judge Mary S. McElroy shot down a federal subpoena seeking medical records and personal data of these children.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

It said 111 projectiles were shot down or intercepted, but recorded 20 direct hits in 13 locations.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Almost immediately after her return she shot down two more Luftwaffe fighter planes.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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