Today, during a combat mission on an F-16 aircraft, 26-year-old Pavlo Ivanov lost his life. He died in battle, defending his homeland from invaders, as reported by the command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This is reported by Kyiv24
F-16 pilots carry out missions daily in various directions, operating under incredibly challenging conditions. They provide fighter cover for aviation strike groups and strike enemy targets. Ukrainian pilots work to the maximum of their abilities, risking their lives while performing combat missions. Pavlo Ivanov was one of these heroes.
Recognition of Courage and Heroism
All circumstances surrounding the tragedy are currently being investigated by an interdepartmental commission that has already begun its work. President Volodymyr Zelensky has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to the fallen F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov. The corresponding decree was published on the official website of the president.
The title was awarded for personal courage and heroism displayed during the defense of Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for selfless service to the Ukrainian people. By order of the Command of the Air Forces of Ukraine, Captain Ivanov has been posthumously promoted to the military rank of Major.
Condolences to the Family of the Fallen
We express our deepest condolences to the family of the fallen defender who gave his life for the national security of Ukraine.