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

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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

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 the forefront of Ukraine's efforts to modernise its air force and was leading a critical mission to intercept incoming Russian missiles when the crash occurred.

His death marks a significant loss for Ukraine, both in terms of military capability and morale, as Mes was not only a symbol of Ukrainian resistance but also a key figure in the nation's defence strategy against Russian aggression.

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