Pakistan, June 29 -- KYIV - A Ukrainian F-16 pilot was killed while bravely defending against one of Russia's largest aerial attacks in recent months, Ukrainian officials confirmed on Sunday. The air assault included hundreds of drones and missiles, adding to the growing pressure on Ukraine's air defense systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for stronger Western support, emphasizing the urgent need for more Patriot missile batteries. "This war must end - Ukraine needs stronger air defenses to save lives," he stated after the attack, which injured at least seven people and damaged residential and industrial infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Air Force revealed that the fallen pilot had successfully downed seven airborne targets before h...