Ukrainian Air Force: A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was hit by a missile during a mission, pilot killed

Source: Global Times
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[Global Network Report, Reporter Zhang Jiangping] According to reports from "Ukrainian Truth" and other media, the Ukrainian Air Force stated on October 1 that a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was hit by an "enemy" missile while performing a mission at the front line, and the pilot ejected but ultimately died.

"Ukrainian Truth" reported that the pilot was named Marat Mambetov, who was conducting airstrikes against Russian military targets in the Russia-Ukraine conflict area when the fighter jet was hit by a missile.

As of the time of publication, there has been no public response from the Russian side regarding the Ukrainian claims.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
Ukrainian MiG-29 was hit by a missile during a mission
Location
Ukrainian front line
Unit
Ukrainian Air Force
Time
October 1
Equipment
MiG-29missile
Summary

A Ukrainian MiG-29 was struck by a missile on October 1 while on a mission at the front line, resulting in the death of the pilot, Marat Mambetov, who ejected but did not survive. The aircraft was engaged in airstrikes against Russian forces. As of now, there has been no public response from Russian authorities regarding the incident.

Key Facts
  • A Ukrainian MiG-29 was hit by a missile on October 1.
  • The pilot, Marat Mambetov, ejected but ultimately died.
  • The incident occurred while conducting airstrikes against Russian targets.
  • No response from Russian sources has been reported.