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Ukraine pilot killed, F-16 fighter jet lost, Ukrainian military says

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Posted on June 29, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -A Ukrainian pilot was killed and his F-16 fighter jet lost while repelling a large-scale Russian nighttime missile and drone attack, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday. It was the

Ukrainian Pilot Killed and F-16 Fighter Jet Lost in Night Attack

KYIV (Reuters) -A Ukrainian pilot was killed and his F-16 fighter jet lost while repelling a large-scale Russian nighttime missile and drone attack, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday.

It was the third such loss of an F-16 of the war, the military said.

"The pilot used all of his onboard weapons and shot down seven air targets. While shooting down the last one, his aircraft was damaged and began to lose altitude," the Air Force said on the Telegram messaging app.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by William Mallard)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukrainian pilot killed during a Russian attack.
  • F-16 fighter jet lost in the incident.
  • Third F-16 loss reported by Ukraine.
  • Pilot shot down seven air targets.
  • Aircraft damaged during the last engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Ukrainian pilot?
A Ukrainian pilot was killed while repelling a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack.
How many F-16 jets has Ukraine lost in the war?
This incident marks the third loss of an F-16 fighter jet during the war.
What did the pilot achieve during the attack?
The pilot shot down seven air targets before his aircraft was damaged.
What caused the F-16 to lose altitude?
The aircraft began to lose altitude after being damaged while shooting down the last air target.
Who reported the incident?
The information was reported by the Ukrainian military.

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