Russian Su-35S intercepts Ukrainian FPV drone over Leningrad Oblast

Ukrainian F-16s have achieved their first confirmed air-to-air kills against Russian manned aircraft, including a Su-35, marking a significant shift in Ukrainian air defense capabilities. Concurrently, Russian and suspected Russian-origin drones have demonstrated increased penetration into both Russian territory far from the front lines and NATO airspace, leading to multiple interceptions by Romanian forces. The operational success of some interceptions and the specific details of air-to-air engagements remain partially unverified.