F-16 'downed' in Ukraine as Russian defenses 'strike' hard

On Saturday, the Ukrainian Air Force said that Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot Pavlo Ivanov had been killed during a combat mission. BBC Ukraine, citing government sources, reported that the aircraft was likely shot down by a Russian missile.

Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed in combat, Zelensky says

The aircraft was reportedly shot down by Russian missiles, making it the second advanced Western fighter jet Kyiv’s forces have lost.

For a long time Ukraine had to wait for western F-16 fighter jets. Now it has lost another jet. President Selenskyi confirmed the death of the pilot. The cause is unclear. It is the second deadly jet crash.[more]]>

Russian stuff blowing up: Ukraine loses an F-16 pilot

Ukraine lost an F-16 pilot and, presumably, the plane. A HIMARS strike takes out a Russian air-defense system. Ukraine makes another foray into Kursk and comes away with some prisoners, including officers. I wonder if Lt. Rambo here ever saw Rambo III....

Zelensky Announces Western Supplied F-16 Shot Down, Pilot Killed

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

Ukrainian F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov killed during combat mission

Pavlo Ivanov, a 26-year-old Ukrainian F-16 pilot, was killed during a combat mission on April 12, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.The Air Force praised Ivanov’s dedication and bravery in a statement on Telegram."Ukrainian pilots are working to the fullest extent of their human and technical capabilities, risking their lives every time they carry out a combat mission. Pavlo was one of them!" the post said.An interdepartmental commission has launched…