A Ukrainian F-16 pilot has set a historical record by shooting down six cruise missiles in one sortie, despite the fact that the American fighter can only carry four missiles. .

“Based on the results of objective control, we have one hundred percent confirmation of the fact that for the first time in history in an anti-aircraft battle, an American F-16 fighter shoots down six cruise missiles, two of them with an aircraft cannon. ! "

As the colonel noted, the record was set on December 13 during a massive missile and drone attack. .

“The guidance navigator takes me to enemy targets, a group of eight cruise missiles is heading. . . ! "

The Ukrainian pilot went on a mission with four air-to-air missiles - two medium-range and two short-range.

At first, the pilot used longer-range missiles, shooting down several targets. . .

At this point, only the rapid-fire aircraft cannon remained on board the F-16.. . .

“I understood that there was little chance of hitting a rocket flying at a speed of 650 km+. . . . . Several bursts from a cannon - and an explosion. then another one! . I thought, but, as it turned out based on the results of objective control, there were two missiles! . .

Yuri Ignat emphasized that this feat caused genuine surprise even among American military experts. .

Let us remind you that the massive attack of Shahed drones on Ukraine: air defense forces shot down 28 attack UAVs. . .