Fighter pilot Andriy Tkachenko died while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region
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Fighter pilot Andriy Tkachenko died while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region

Andriy Tkachenko
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In the skies over Donetsk region on March 8, an experienced fighter pilot, Major Andriy Tkachenko from Ivano-Frankivsk, fought his last battle.

Ukrainian pilot Andriy Tkachenko died at the front

Air Force Major Tkachenko lost his life while performing a combat mission.

Plast representative Yuriy Yuzych wrote about this on his Facebook page.

Since his youth, he belonged to the "Orlana" group of 61 boys. He passed an excellent platoon training, obtaining the rank of platoon-reconnaissance officer, which involved many camps, competitions and training. Among other things, there is the national reservoir Letun camp "Chota Krylatykh.

In 2008, Andriy Tkachenko entered the Kharkiv National University of the Air Force named after Ivan Kozhedub. Graduated in 2012.

He made his first solo flights on the L-39 in October 2009. He was experienced in skydiving. He completed military service in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, then returned to Ivano-Frankivsk. Performed combat tasks during anti-terrorist operation and OOS.

After the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, fighter pilot Andriy Tkachenko performed combat missions in the east and south of the country.

Andriy Tkachenko
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On the Facebook page of the Sambir region, it was reported that Andriy Tkachenko was born in Sambor on December 10, 1990. He spent his childhood and youth there.

Andriy Tkachenko died on March 8, 2024. He will be buried in Ivano-Frankivsk, where the pilot lived with his family.

He is survived by his parents, older brother, wife and six-year-old son.

Pilot Vladyslav Rykov died

The pilot's death was reported by his brother, attack pilot Rostyslav Lazarenko.

Vladyslav Rykov had 385 sorties on his account.

He was the best pilot and commander I knew. He covered my back from the beginning of the full-scale war, both on the ground and in the air, he prepared a large number of both combat followers and presenters, - wrote Lazarenko.

For me, this is an extremely heavy loss, since during these almost two years of war, Vlad was always there and we solved all problems together. Few people knew Vlad, but I will tell his story later, because such people should be known and remembered - he gave his life for our lives, for our freedom and for our Ukraine!

Vladyslav Rykov was a Su-25 pilot. He is survived by his wife and little daughter.

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Unrecognized Transnistria is afraid to buy European gas

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Source:  ipn.gov.pl

The so-called "authorities" of the self-proclaimed Transnistria, even under the threat of an energy crisis, did not want to buy European gas instead of Russian. The quasi-state rejected an offer of assistance from Moldova.

Points of attention

  • Transnistria rejects European gas over fear of high and unstable prices, opting to continue cooperation with Gazprom until 2026.
  • The state of the energy system in Transnistria has worsened, leading to widespread power outages due to excess consumption over generation.
  • Moldova offered assistance to Transnistria in supplying gas after it stopped receiving Russian gas, but the offer was rejected.
  • The self-proclaimed Transnistria's dependence on Russian gas raises concerns about energy security and geopolitical implications.
  • The refusal to buy European gas highlights the complex political and economic dynamics in the region, affecting energy sustainability.

Unrecognized Transnistria fears “high prices” for European gas

This was stated by the acting chairman of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban.

According to him, the "authorities" of Transnistria explained their refusal of European gas by "higher and more unstable prices."

At the same time, pro-Russian Tiraspol said it expects the resumption of gas supplies from Gazprom under a contract that expires in 2026.

Help from Moldova

On January 2, the acting head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban, stated that Moldova had offered assistance to unrecognized Transnistria in supplying gas.

This offer came after the so-called "Transylvania" stopped receiving Russian gas because Ukraine stopped transit.

After that, the supply of heat and gas to local residents in Transnistria was stopped.

On the evening of January 3, widespread power outages are already in effect in Transnistria, as the level of consumption has exceeded the level of generation.

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