U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff

A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in its first air-to-air kill since 2024, confirmed by U.S. General Dan Caine, highlighting Ukraine's expanded air defense capabilities. Ukraine primarily used F-16s for intercepting drones and missiles until this offensive engagement, despite technical advantages of the Su-35 over older F-16 models.

President Trump threatened to commit genocide in Iran, prompting former Pentagon officials to claim his orders would constitute war crimes. Legal experts argue his statements demonstrate specific intent to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, violating international law. The U.S. military is urged to disobey such unlawful orders.