A Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, authorities said on Sunday, as Moscow intensifies night-time air barrages in the fourth year of war. He also called for more support from Washington and Western allies to bolster Ukraine's air defenses after the attack, which damaged homes and infrastructure across the country and injured at least 12 people, according to local authorities. He said Ukraine was ready to buy the American air defense systems and it counts on "leadership, political will, and the support of the United States, Europe, and all our partners."
Published at: 2025-06-29 21:22:39
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