Ukrainian Su-27 pilot killed in line of duty, says Air Force

Dec 8, 2025 - 14:08
Ukrainian Su-27 pilot killed in line of duty, says Air Force

Yevhenii Ivanov, senior navigator of a Su-27 fighter, was killed while carrying out a combat mission in Ukraine's east on Monday 8 December.

Source: Ukrainian Air Force on social media

Quote: "Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Vitaliiovych Ivanov, senior navigator of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was killed while carrying out a combat mission on a Su-27 aircraft in the east at noon on 8 December 2025."

Details: The Ukrainian Air Force provided no further details, stating that the circumstances of the tragedy are under investigation.

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