A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet has tragically crashed during a massive Russian missile and drone attack, marking the first loss of the American-made aircraft for Kyiv. The incident, which occurred just weeks after Ukraine received its initial batch of F-16s from NATO, claimed the life of Oleksiy Mes, a top Ukrainian pilot. In a heroic effort, Mes managed to shoot down three cruise missiles and one attack drone before the crash. Early reports indicate that the jet was not downed by Russian fire, and pilot error is not suspected, leaving the cause of the crash unknown. This event is a significant setback for Ukraine, which had been eagerly anticipating these advanced fighter jets to enhance its defense against Russian aggression.
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