Aleksey Mes
Aleksey Mes was a Ukrainian Air Force pilot who tragically lost his life during a combat mission on August 26, 2023, while flying an F-16 fighter jet. He had undergone training to operate this type of aircraft in the West and was engaged in defending his country against Russian aerial attacks. His death marked a significant loss for Ukraine's military aviation, being the first recorded incident involving an F-16 in the ongoing conflict. The circumstances surrounding the incident raised questions about the nature of the engagement, including the possibility of being shot down by enemy fire.
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Belarus:
Aleksey Mes, known by the call sign 'Munfish', died while repelling a massive Russian missile-drone attack.
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Belarus:
Aleksey Mes died in an accident while reflecting a Russian airstrike.
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