The crash of one of Ukraine's newly acquired F-16 warplanes resulted in the death of its pilot, Col. Alexei Moonfish Mes, during a major Russian attack.
The crash marked the first loss of an F-16 in Ukraine’s conflict, with Ukraine's military noting this occurred amid intense Russian missile and drone strikes.
Col. Moonfish and his fellow pilot, Andrii Juice Pilshchykov, had been advocating for F-16 deliveries from the U.S. as vital support against Russian aggression.
The ongoing conflict has led to heavy aerial assaults from Russia, but Ukrainian air defenses continue to intercept a majority of incoming threats.
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