Ukrainian fighter pilot Vasyliuk killed on front line

Ukrainian fighter pilot Denys Vasyliuk, first deputy commander of a squadron of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, has died while fulfilling a combat mission.

The brigade's press service announced the news on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"The other day, Lt. Col. Denys Vasyliuk, chief of staff and first deputy commander of an aviation squadron, died while fulfilling a combat mission," the post said.

The brigade said Vasyliuk was a fighter pilot of the Ukrainian Air Force, a true professional in his field, a full knight of the Order of Courage. He has made dozens of sorties since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Photo: 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade