Ukrainian fighter jet Top Gun downs Russian suicide drone using brilliant aerial manoeuvre
A Top Gun Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet downed a Russian attack drone using a masterful manoeuvre, sending it crashing before it exploded into a giant fireball.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 21, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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