MiG-31 ambushes two F-16 jets while attempting to take off

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-27 12:02:20 | Updated at 2024-09-30 21:28:48 3 days ago

MiG-31 ambushes two F-16 jets while attempting to take off
BulgarianMilitary.com ^ | 9/27/24 | Boyco Nikolov

Posted on 09/27/2024 4:40:26 AM PDT by hardspunned

Reports from Russian media, including Vzglyad, claim that at least two Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets were ambushed while attempting to take off from Starokostiantyniv airport in western Ukraine. Allegedly, this attack was executed by a Russian Mikoyan MiG-31 supersonic interceptor. These reports, dated September 26 of this year, concern the recent Russian assault on the airport in western Ukraine.

However, the Russian Ministry of Defense’s daily report for September 26 does not mention such an incident. Most Russian media reference the Voenno Delo [Military Business] Telegram channel, which is a Russian source. This account offers no additional details on the strike. It stated, “At the Starokostiantyniv airport, two F-16 fighters donated by the Netherlands were hit with a delay while trying to take off. There were also Su-24s at the airbase. The strike was carried out by an air ambush of four MiG-31Ks of the Russian Air Force with a hypersonic complex Kinzhal [Dagger].”

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Regardless of how many have been destroyed, the F-16s are making no significant difference in the war.

The Abrams story all over again.

1 posted on 09/27/2024 4:40:26 AM PDT by hardspunned

To: hardspunned

2 posted on 09/27/2024 4:43:53 AM PDT by hardspunned (Look for the“Putin Stooge” libel, news from Ukraine you’ve gradually grown to trust over 30 months )

To: hardspunned

Euros can do what they want. The good news is the Nether regions will now be purchasing newer aircraft from us to replace the old crap they donated

3 posted on 09/27/2024 4:49:11 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (Trump/Vance 2024 or GFY)

To: hardspunned

So, the Ruskies can fly in from the Motherland to attack the Uke’s bases…but the Ukes are not allowed to shoot back at their base.

That makes no sense.

4 posted on 09/27/2024 4:57:53 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)

To: Vermont Lt

Obama Engagement Rules enforced by Brandon who is on Russia’s payroll.

5 posted on 09/27/2024 4:59:20 AM PDT by Chgogal (To paraphrase Biden: You vote Democrat? Then you ain't smart. )

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