An Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian aircraft over Tehran this week, marking what military sources described as the first time the advanced fighter has engaged a manned aircraft in combat.

The Israeli Defense Forces released footage Thursday showing the F-35, known in Israeli service as the "Adir," tracking and destroying what sources identified as a Russian-made Yak-130 training aircraft operated by the Iranian Air Force. The video shows the targeting system locking onto the aircraft before firing, with audio capturing a pilot declaring "Target is down."

The engagement occurred during what Israeli forces have designated "Operation Epic Fury," an ongoing military campaign that has been underway for five days according to Israeli sources. The operation appears to involve multiple strikes against Iranian targets.

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft used by several allied nations including Israel, which operates a variant designated F-35I. The Yak-130 is a twin-engine jet trainer and light attack aircraft manufactured in Russia and used by various air forces including Iran's.

The incident represents a significant escalation in military operations between the two nations, with the engagement taking place directly over the Iranian capital. Israeli military officials characterized the strike as part of broader military actions against Iranian positions.