The death of an F-16 pilot during a combat mission: Zelenskyy heard reports from the military, all circumstances are being clarified.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the death of 26-year-old Pavlo Ivanov during a combat mission on an F-16 aircraft, noting that military reports were needed regarding this combat situation, and all circumstances are currently being clarified, and the President expressed condolences to the family, reports UNN.

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"Today in battle on an F-16, unfortunately, Captain Pavlo Ivanov died. The guy was 26 years old. My condolences to the family, to all of Pavlo's brothers. Military reports were needed regarding this combat situation. We are выясняємо all the circumstances", - wrote Zelenskyy in Telegram.

He emphasized that Ukrainian F-16s, Mirages, MiGs and all combat aircraft heroically perform military tasks, protecting our state and supporting ground operations.

"The Air Force is also involved in protecting Ukraine from Russian missiles and drones. We are proud of our soldiers. We will respond strongly and accurately," Zelenskyy added.

Recall

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 26-year-old Pavlo Ivanov died on April 12 while performing a combat mission on an F-16 aircraft, the circumstances of the tragedy are being established by an interdepartmental commission that is already working.