Today, September 11, in the Zaporizhzhia region, during a combat mission on a Su-27 aircraft, pilot Oleksandr Borovyk was killed. This was reported by
“Hromadske”citing the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade.
We regret to inform that on September 11, 2025, around 13:30, in the Zaporizhzhia direction, during a combat mission on a Su-27 aircraft, our comrade – pilot of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade Major Borovyk Oleksandr Mykolaiovych born on April 19, 1995, was killed. The causes and circumstances are being clarified. We express our sincere condolences to Oleksandr's family and friends… Eternal memory to the Hero!
Other losses on the front
Earlier, pilot Kostiantyn Oborin was killed at the front. He was 63 years old. During his life, he made over 4000 jumps with a parachute, worked as a civil aviation pilot, and an instructor. He also founded the Odessa Aeroclub in the village of Naberezhne, where he implemented rehabilitation programs for veterans.
While repelling a massive air attack from the Russian Federation, 1st class pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko was killed on an F-16 aircraft. Unfortunately, we have another painful loss today. Last night, while repelling a massive air attack from the enemy, 1st class pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, born in 1993, was killed on an F-16 aircraft. The pilot used the entire range of onboard weapons and shot down seven aerial targets. During the final engagement, his aircraft sustained damage and began to lose altitude, as reported by the Air Forces.
Today, two Ukrainian pilots were killed while performing combat missions. This tragedy served as a reminder of the dangers faced by the military in defending the country.