In a major and extremely dangerous escalation, Russian forces claim that nine US F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters were sH๏τ down by MiG-29 Fulcrum jets after entering Russian airspace near the Iran border region just 13 minutes ago.
According to Russian state media, the American jets were conducting a deep penetration strike when they were engaged and destroyed by older-generation MiG-29s. Moscow is calling the incident a “clear violation of Russian sovereignty” and a direct result of American aggression in the Middle East conflict.
US Central Command has confirmed an incident involving American aircraft but strongly disputes the Russian numbers and narrative. Early reports indicate that several F-35s came under surprise attack while operating in support of ongoing operations against the collapsing Iranian regime. While some aircraft are unaccounted for, Pentagon sources emphasize that the F-35’s advanced stealth capabilities make the claimed nine shoot-downs highly questionable, suggesting Russian propaganda is inflating the numbers.
This event follows Russia’s previous failed Su-57 stealth fighter attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and comes as the Iranian regime continues to crumble under relentless US pressure. America has already destroyed Iran’s air bases with B-2 bombers, eliminated its missile cities, underground fortresses, mountain tank plants, sea mines factories, and secured full control of the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000 newly deployed troops.
The Iranian-Russian axis appears to be lashing out desperately as their military positions disintegrate. US officials have warned that any direct Russian attack on American forces will be met with overwhelming and decisive retaliation.
President Trump and the Pentagon are currently ᴀssessing the full situation. The United States will not tolerate attacks on its aircraft or personnel. This incident may trigger a powerful American response that could dramatically expand the conflict.
The situation is extremely fluid and developing by the minute. The world is watching how America will answer this latest provocation from the Russia-Iran alliance.
Further urgent updates will follow as more verified information emerges from the Pentagon and combatant commands.
