F-16 Crashed During Russian Missile and Drone Attack
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 pilot was killed in combat on August 26. Ukraine’s military announced three days later that it occurred during a Russian missile and drone attack. This accident is problematic for the nation on several levels. Oleksiy “Moonfish” Mes was reportedly one of Ukraine’s most skilled fighter pilots. He was the one of the first Ukrainian aviators to be trained in the F-16, with talent that carried until his death.