24-year-old fighter pilot Ivan Bolotov died while performing a combat mission. He defended Ukraine from Russian occupiers for almost three years.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian fighter pilots Ivan Bolotov and Andriy Pilshchikov lost their lives while performing combat missions at the front, defending Ukraine from Russian occupiers.
- Ivan Bolotov, a skilled and experienced warrior, relentlessly fought against the invaders, leaving behind a legacy of courage and patriotism.
- The tragic collision of two L-39 combat training aircraft in the Zhytomyr region led to the untimely death of renowned pilot Andriy Pilshchikov, highlighting the risks faced by military aviators in the line of duty.
- Their ultimate sacrifice and unwavering dedication to protecting their homeland make Ivan Bolotov and Andriy Pilshchikov true heroes who will be remembered for their valor and commitment.
- Let us pay tribute to these fallen heroes and honor their memory by recognizing their selfless service and indomitable spirit in the face of adversity.
Pilot Ivan Bolotov died at the front
This was reported by the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade on Facebook.
We are saddened to announce an irreparable loss... Our comrade, a great patriot of his country — Air Force fighter pilot Captain Ivan Bolotov — did not return from a combat mission.
Bolotov was 24 years old, and he is spoken of as a competent and experienced soldier who mercilessly beat the occupier on all his approaches and directions of the front.
Pilots do not die, they remain in the sky forever... We express our condolences to Ivan's family, he died in battle like a Hero. He will remain for us an example of high courage, indomitability and thirst for victory.
Pilot Andriy Pilshchikov died
Two L-39 combat training aircraft collided in the Zhytomyr region. The famous pilot Andriy Pilshchikov, call sign "Jus", died as a result of the plane crash.
This was reported by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The plane crash occurred on August 25, 2023, on the eve of Ukraine's Aviation Day. While performing a combat mission in the sky near Zhytomyr, two L-39 aircraft collided. Three Ukrainian pilots died.
