Honoring the Fallen Pilot: New Insights
President Volodymyr Zelensky has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to F-16 pilot Pavel Ivanov.
Source: decree published on the official presidential website.
Quote: "For personal courage and heroism shown in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for selfless service to the Ukrainian people, I decree:
To confer the title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the "Golden Star" Order to Ivanov Pavel Ivanovich – Major (posthumously)".
Background: On April 12, during a combat mission on an F-16, 26-year-old pilot Pavel Ivanov was killed.
Zelensky noted that he listened to reports from the military regarding this combat situation, and all circumstances of the incident are being clarified.