Ukrainian F-16 Lost, Russian Strikes Hit Multiple Regions

Ukraine reports the loss of an F-16 fighter jet during a military operation, with the pilot surviving the incident. This follows reports of significant Russian missile strikes targeting military infrastructure across multiple regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Odesa. The strikes, which involved drones and missiles, caused explosions in several areas. A Ukrainian military source confirmed the loss of the F-16, stating that it was due to a non-combat related incident. "The pilot successfully ejected and is safe," the source stated. The Russian strikes follow recent escalations in the ongoing conflict and highlight the continuing intensity of the fighting.