The F-16 pilot managed to survive

According to the latest data, during the air battle, the pilot managed to destroy three enemy air targets, and was also already practicing a fourth one, using an aircraft cannon.

However, at this moment an emergency situation arose on board, the causes and details of which have not yet been disclosed.

The pilot did everything possible to take the fighter jet as far away from the settlement as possible and save the lives of the civilian population.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that thanks to the operational work of the search and rescue team, the pilot was quickly found and evacuated.

The pilot's well-being is satisfactory, he is in a safe place, his life and health are not in danger. A commission has been appointed to objectively clarify all the circumstances, which has already begun work, the official statement of the Air Force of Ukraine says.