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A Ukrainian F-16 pilot's unprecedented shootdown of 6 missiles in a single mission shows how its air force has evolved

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Ukraine 's F-16 pilot downed six Russian cruise missiles in one mission, a former U.S. Air Force pilot says.

The intercept shows how much Ukraine 's air force has developed, he says.

Western officials and warfare experts say Ukraine 's tactics and successes reveal lessons the West should learn for fighting Russia .

Experts say Ukraine has nowhere near enough F-16s to make a difference against Russia .

Ukraine appears to be using its few jets primarily to help its air defenses battle missile threats.

Experts say the air force is not perfect, but the progress so far is clear.

The Ukrainian jets typically fly with a loadout of four air-to-air missiles.

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