Posted: Monday, June 30, 2025. 8:54 am CST.
By Zoila Palma: A Ukrainian F-16 pilot, Maksym Ustymenko, was killed during a massive Russian air assault overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed Sunday, Reuters report.
The attack involved 477 drones and 60 missiles, with explosions reported in Kyiv, Lviv, and several other regions. At least 12 people were injured.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posthumously awarded Ustymenko the title of Hero of Ukraine and renewed calls for U.S. and Western support, including Patriot missile systems, to strengthen air defences.
Ustymenko reportedly shot down seven targets before his jet, damaged during combat, crashed. Ukraine has now lost three F-16s since deploying the U.S.-made fighters last year.
Zelenskiy warned that Russia will continue its large-scale strikes unless confronted with stronger international pressure and air defence support.
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Posted: Monday, June 30, 2025. 8:54 am CST. By Zoila Palma: A Ukrainian F-16 pilot, Maksym Ustymenko, was killed during a massive Russian air assault overnight,
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