"Su-34 and Su-35 Dominate in Syria, Outperforming F-16s"
Tensions between Russian and American forces in Syria are escalating, with both sides accusing each other of dangerous encounters and breaches of deconfliction protocols. Recent incidents include Russian aircraft releasing decoy flares in response to a US MQ-9 drone locking onto them, a Russian drone experiencing radio-electronic interference, and a dangerous encounter between a US MQ-9 drone and a Russian Su-34 aircraft. The US has deployed F-35 stealth fighters to the region to strengthen its airpower and deter Russian activities, leading to concerns of a potential aerial confrontation. Experts believe that the F-16 may not be a match for the formidable Russian Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft.