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The US government acknowledged some failures and accepted liability in the deadly Jan. 29 mid-air collision over the Potomac River involving a military helicopter and a commercial jet, while denying certain claims of negligence, as part of a civil lawsuit filed by the victims' families.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pays tribute to Maj. Andriy Pilshchykov, a fighter pilot known as "Juice," who died in a mid-air collision during a combat mission. Pilshchykov, along with two other pilots, played a crucial role in protecting Kyiv during the early days of the Russian invasion. Denmark and the Netherlands have recently pledged to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, but their deployment and impact on the battlefield remain uncertain.
Ukraine mourns the loss of one of its most celebrated fighter pilots, Andrii Pilshchykov, and two other airmen who were killed in a mid-air crash involving two L-39 training planes. The crash occurred in Zhytomyr Oblast, west of Kyiv, and an investigation is underway to determine if flight preparation rules were followed. Pilshchykov, known as "Juice," gained fame for his role in dogfights during Russia's invasion. Ukraine is preparing to receive F-16 fighter jets from its allies, but the loss of Pilshchykov is a major setback as he played a crucial role in advocating for the acquisition of these aircraft.