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Ukrainian Air Force denies Russian claims of Ukrainian pilot's surrender

Sunday, 29 December 2024, 15:16
Ukrainian Air Force denies Russian claims of Ukrainian pilot's surrender
A pilot. Stock photo: Air Force of Ukraine

Russian propagandists have claimed that a pilot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has surrendered in Russiaʼs Kursk Oblast. Ukraine’s Air Force immediately denied the claim.

Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS; Air Force of Ukraine

Details: The Russians even named the pilot – Volodymyr Popovych.

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Quote from the Air Force: "Russian propaganda media are spreading reports that a Ukrainian pilot has surrendered in Kursk Oblast.

Unfortunately, cases of servicemen who formerly served in the Air Force being captured do occur. However, the information about the capture of a Ukrainian pilot is fake. All Ukrainian pilots continue to perform tasks in defence of the country."

For reference: Pilots are a very important combat unit in the armed forces. It takes months and years to train them, as well as a huge amount of money.

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