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The versions of the plane crash in Zhytomyr region, in which three pilots died, include a technical malfunction of the aircraft, a pilot error, and a violation of the organization of flights, the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) has said.

The pilot, named Maj. Andrii Pilshchykov and known by the call sign of Juice, was part of the Ghost of Kyiv unit and dreamed of Ukrainian pilots flying F-16s.

Drone attacks on Moscow are a consequence of Russian armed aggression, and such incidents will happen more and more often. — Ukrinform.

Ukrainians sleepy after Independence Day celebrations were awoken by air raid sirens in the early hours of Aug. 25 as explosions were heard across southern Ukraine after Russia attacked Ukraine with four missiles and an attack drone.

The process of preparation for Ukraine's receipt of multi-purpose fighter jets continues. — Ukrinform.

As of this morning, Russian Aerospace Forces remain active, having deployed up to 10 fighter jets. — Ukrinform.

Ukraine needs 128 fighters to replace the old aircraft fleet. — Ukrinform.

Western F-16 fighters can change the course of events at the contact line because air cover is the key to the success of ground operations, as the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are convinced.

Russia attacked Ukraine’s western Khmelnytskyi Oblast with drones overnight on Aug. 19, damaging nearly 400 buildings, Serhii Tiurin, first deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast Military Administration, told Suspilne media outlet.

Ukraine had hoped the aircraft would be in play by autumn or winter but various delays mean they might not arrive until next year.