Ukrainian F-16 Downs Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Near Kursk

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down near the border of the Kursk region on June 7, 2025. The Ukrainian military confirmed the incident, reporting that the aircraft was hit by an air-to-air missile fired from a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet. According to the official Telegram channel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, this action marked another success in the ongoing conflict. Open-source intelligence analysis places the Su-35 at the Borisoglebsk airfield before the incident. This event follows the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter and damage to a Mi-35 helicopter by Ukrainian drones on June 6th. This incident underscores the ongoing aerial conflict and the technological capabilities of both sides. The precise location of the Su-35's downing remains undisclosed.