Ukraine, the F -16 pilot died – TVN24

On Saturday, the F -16 pilot died during the task of the combat mission – the Ukrainian Air Force informed. President Wołodymyr Zelnski reacted to this tragic event with an entry in social media. “The boy was 26 years old,” wrote Zelanski.

The Ukrainian air force did not reveal the details of the tragic event, including where the F-16 pilot died. They only reported that on April 12, 26-year-old Pawło Iwanov died during the combat mission on the F-16 aircraft. “We submit the most sincere condolences to Paweł's family. He died during the fight defending his homeland,” he was reported in a telegram.

“Currently, F-16 pilots perform combat missions almost every day in various areas in extremely difficult conditions, providing hunting cover for shock groups and attacking enemy goals. Ukrainian pilots work at the maximum of their human and technical possibilities, risking life every time they perform combat missions. Paul was one of them!” – they passed the air forces.

“The boy was 26 years old”. Zelanski's reaction

Later, the entry of President Volodymyr Zelanski was released. “Today, unfortunately, he was killed in the fight on board F -16 Captain Pawło Ivanov. The boy was 26 years old. I express sympathy for the family and companions of Paweł's weapons” – wrote Zelanski. He reported that the circumstances of the incident are currently being examined.

“Ukrainian (aircraft) F-16, Mirage, MIG-I, all our combat aircraft heroically perform combat tasks, defending our country and supporting ground operations. Air forces are also involved in defending Ukraine against Russian rockets and drones. We are proud of our soldiers. We will answer strongly and loudly”-emphasized the president.

The second F-16 pilot that died during the fight

This is the second Ukrainian pilot and the F-16 aircraft, which Ukraine lost during the war with Russia. The first such machine crashed in the last days of August last year.

The first F-16 arrived at Ukraine on July 31, 2024. The authorities in Kiev did not reveal how many machines they received at the time. A coalition of Denmark and Norway undertook to transfer about 60 aircraft, The Netherlands and Belgium.