Ukrainian fighter pilot dead in F-16 combat mission
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the death of 26-year-old fighter pilot, Captain Pavlo Ivanov, on Saturday. Ivanov was killed during a combat mission while flying an F-16 fighter jet. Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the pilot's family and fellow soldiers.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:46 | 12 April 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that a 26-year-old fighter pilot was killed during a combat mission involving an F-16 fighter jet, expressing condolences to the family and comrades of Capt. Pavlo Ivanov.
Zelenskyy said the military is investigating all aspects of the circumstances of the incident.
"Our F-16s, Mirages, MiGs, and the entire combat aviation are heroically executing military missions to defend our state and support ground operations," Zelenskyy said in a statement.
He added that Ukraine's Air Force continues to play a vital role in defending the country from Russian missile and drone attacks.
"We are proud of our warriors," he said, ending the message by saying: "Glory to Ukraine!"
The location and circumstances of Ivanov's death have not yet been made public.
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