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Russian fighter launches air-to-air missiles

A Russian fighter jet launched R-37 and R-77 air-to-air missiles targeting Ukrainian tactical aircraft, with a second missile fired and an explosion heard.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 13:11 UTC
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A Russian fighter jet has launched R-37 and R-77 air-to-air missiles targeting Ukrainian tactical aircraft. A second missile was subsequently launched, and an explosion was heard in the air following the first launch. The engagement represents a direct air-to-air threat to Ukrainian combat aviation. The specific location and outcome of the engagement are not yet detailed.
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