W trakcie zadania bojowego zginął pilot MiG-29 Marat Mamietow

Pilot Marat Mamietov of the Ukrainian Air Force died during a combat mission while flying a MiG-29 aircraft. The cause of his death was a Russian rocket hitting his plane. He was able to eject but did not survive. Mamietov was a captain and commander of a squadron in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, known as the 'Kyiv Phantom'. This is the first reported death of a Ukrainian pilot since August 10, when another MiG-29 crashed in the Odesa region. The investigation into that incident is ongoing, with possible causes including technical issues with a missile used to intercept a Russian drone and adherence to safety protocols during the plane's preparation and operation. Kluczowe fakty: • Pilot Marat Mamietov died during a combat mission • Cause of death: Russian rocket hit his plane • Mamietov was able to eject but did not survive • Mamietov was a captain and commander of a squadron in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade • This is the first reported death of a Ukrainian pilot since August 10, when another MiG-29 crashed in the Odesa region • Investigation into the August 10 incident is ongoing, with possible causes including technical issues with a missile and adherence to safety protocols Niewiadome: • The exact location of the incident is not specified • The date and time of the incident are not specified in all sources • There is no mention of any retaliation or response to the incident