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Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian fighter jet using seaborne drone for the first time

CNN — Ukraine has claimed it shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet in the Black Sea using a seaborne drone for the first time. “This is the first time in the world that a combat aircraft has been destroyed by a marine drone,” the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine said in a statement on Saturday, …

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Egypt Independent May 4, 2025

Syria detains Egyptian fighter who called for uprising against Sisi

Syria detains Egyptian fighter who called for uprising against Sisi Former HTS member Ahmed al-Mansour had launched a social media

Middle East Eye January 16, 2025

Ahmed al-Mansour: The Egyptian fighter in Syria causing Sisi alarm

Ahmed al-Mansour: The Egyptian fighter in Syria causing Sisi alarm Arabic social media has been flooded with the hashtag ‘It’s

Middle East Eye January 13, 2025

Two US Navy pilots eject safely over Red Sea after fighter jet shot down in apparent friendly fire incident

CNN — Two US Navy pilots ejected safely after their fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea on Saturday in an apparent friendly fire incident, US Central Command said in a statement. The pilots were recovered, and one of the crew members sustained minor injuries, according to initial assessments. The aircraft, an F/A-18, …

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Egypt Independent December 23, 2024

Palestinian Authority police kill senior Jenin resistance fighter

Palestinian Authority police kill senior Jenin resistance fighter PA attacks against Palestinians invite ‘internal strife’, Hamas warns MEE staff Sat,

Middle East Eye December 16, 2024

China to unveil J-35A stealth fighter jet as air force aims to match US aerial power

Hong Kong CNN — China’s air force is set to officially debut its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, giving observers the first look at a highly anticipated asset that adds to the country’s fast growing military capabilities. The fighter, an image of which was released during an air force press conference Tuesday, will appear …

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Egypt Independent November 6, 2024

Video of ‘Palestinian fighter’ threatening Paris Olympics debunked

Video of ‘Palestinian fighter’ threatening Paris Olympics debunked Analysts question veracity of viral clip of masked man inciting violence in

Middle East Eye July 25, 2024

Trump floats ‘migrant league of fighters’ in latest dehumanizing rhetoric against migrants

CNN — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said he floated the idea of having a “migrant league of fighters” to UFC President Dana White, again employing dehumanizing language to describe people who enter the US illegally. “I said, ‘Dana, I have an idea: Why don’t you set up a migrant league of fighters and have …

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Egypt Independent June 23, 2024