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Ukraine's top pilot killed after US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed during Russian missile attack

IndiaTimes Friday, 30 August 2024
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet, recently delivered by NATO allies, was downed this week during a defense against a massive Russian aerial assault, killing the pilot. Ukraine's air force has initiated an investigation into the crash, potentially due to pilot error or mechanical failure, underscoring the intense challenges Ukraine faces.
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News video: Ukraine’s Top Pilot Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes Killed in F-16 Crash During Russian Missile Assault

Ukraine’s Top Pilot Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes Killed in F-16 Crash During Russian Missile Assault 03:49

 Ukraine’s top pilot, Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes, was tragically killed when his US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed during a Russian missile assault. Mes, a highly skilled and decorated pilot, had recently transitioned to flying the advanced F-16 after extensive training in the United States. He was at...

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