Zelenskyy dismisses air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Ukrainian President Zelensky has fired the Air Force commander following the crash of an F16 fighter jet, which resulted in the death of the pilot, Colonel Alexei Mace, known as Moonfish. Moonfish was a key advocate for Ukraine receiving F16s and was among the first to fly them in Ukraine. The crash, occurring during a Russian aerial attack, is under investigation with US experts involved. The incident has sparked grief and criticism of military leadership in Ukraine. Zelensky's recent press conference did not mention the pilot's death, raising questions about the timing of the information release.

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