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Over Half of Russian Jet-Powered Drones Downed by Ukraine's Aircraft, Zelensky Says

Summary by The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."

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Ukraine Uses F-16 to Combat New Russian Jet Drones

The U.S.A. hits about 55-60% of drones.

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War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky Claims that 55 to 60% of Russian Jet Drones Are Shot Down by His Aircraft, the F-16 in the Front Line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 17, 2026 that 55 to 60 per cent of Russian jet drones are shot down, citing the efficiency of aviation. This rate remains far from the 85 to 92 per cent announced for Russian jet drones.

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Zelensky Says Ukraine Receives Additional Ammunition for F-16s

Zelensky said that Ukraine receives additional ammunition for F-16s The president said that the aircraft shoots down 55-60% of the jet <p>“Shaheds”. Ukraine receives ammunition for F-16s and prepares new air defense equipment</p>.

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Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says

Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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F-16s Down Majority of Jet Drones Amid Munition Build-Up, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said F-16s intercept up to 60% of jet Shaheds as Ukraine expands 20mm ammunition and eyes Patriot packages.

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Air Force already shoots down 55-60% of jet-powered Shahed UAVs; new solutions coming soon – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported high success rates in shooting down Shahed jet drones launched by Russian occupiers using the air force, while also announcing new measures.

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Интерфакс-Украина broke the news on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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