President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleschuk, the commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, following the tragic loss of an F-16 Viper and its renowned pilot, Oleksiy Mes, also known by his call sign "Moonfish." Mes was a key figure in the Ukrainian Air Force, credited with downing three Russian cruise missiles and a drone before his aircraft was tragically downed. The incident, rumored to involve friendly fire from a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, has led to controversy and calls for a thorough investigation. Lt. Gen. Anatoliy Kryvonozhko has been named as the acting Air Force Commander, while the U.S. assists in the ongoing inquiry. The loss of one of Ukraine's few F-16s and the death of a celebrated pilot have sent shockwaves through the nation.
