At night, defending against the Russian attack, F-16 pilot Maxim Ustymenko was killed.

At night, defending against a massive aerial attack from Russia, First-Class Pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Ustymenko was killed on an F-16 aircraft. This was reported by Glavkom, referencing the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Unfortunately, we have yet another painful loss. Last night, while repelling a massive aerial attack from the enemy, First-Class Pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Ustymenko, born in 1993, was killed on an F-16 aircraft. The pilot used the entire range of onboard weapons, shooting down seven aerial targets. During the engagement of the last one – his aircraft sustained damage and began to lose altitude,” the message says.

The Air Forces added: “Maxim Ustymenko did everything possible, diverted the aircraft from the populated area, but did not manage to eject... He died as a Hero! Sincere condolences to Maxim's family... Eternal flight, brother, you did everything you could!”.

Massive missile and drone strike from Russia

It is noted that on the night of June 29, Russian occupiers once again carried out a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine using various types of missiles and strike UAVs. In total - more than 500 aerial targets.According to the Air Forces, all available Defense Forces assets capable of operating against enemy aerial attack tools were involved in repelling the massive attack. The aviation of the Air Forces effectively operated again, including F-16 aircraft, whose pilots destroyed dozens of Shaheds.Ukrainian pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Ustymenko was killed while repelling the massive aerial attack of the Russian Federation on an F-16 aircraft. His deed was recognized for courage and heroism in the face of death. The Ukrainian Air Forces actively worked to repel the attack, destroying dozens of enemy targets.In discussing the death of Ukrainian pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maxim Ustymenko, it is important to remember his immense sacrifice and courage during the repulsion of the enemy's massive attack. The Ukrainian Air Forces continue to actively defend the country from aggression and demonstrate readiness to uphold its borders.