Ukrainian experienced pilot Denis Kirilyuk died during a combat mission.

This was announced by the press service of the 831st tactical aviation brigade on Facebook, UNIAN informs.

"During the execution of a combat mission, the deputy commander of the squadron, the navigator of the aviation squadron, Major Denis Kirilyuk, died," the message said.

In particular, he was a fighter pilot of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, flying more than 80 flights, 70 of which during the war

"In August 2022, for personal bravery and selfless actions shown in defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath, Denis was awarded the Order of Courage III degree," the press service noted.

Losses in Ukrainian aviation - what is known

In May of last year, it became known that Colonel Igor Bedzai, the former commander of the 10th Saxon Marine Aviation Brigade of the Navy of Ukraine, died in a battle with Russian forces, Blitz also writes.

In August, it became known that Anton Listopad died in battle - he is one of the best military pilots in Ukraine.

In the same month, the death of the hero of Ukraine, Alexander Kukurba, was announced.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he died during his 100th combat flight.

At the beginning of 2023, the death of the commander of the aviation unit of the aviation squadron Daniil Murashko was announced.

The man was unable to eject safely while trying to steer the plane away from residential buildings.