Tragic Ukraine Air Force Incident Claims Lives of 2 Veteran Pilots

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On June 16, two skilled aviators from the Ukrainian Air Force lost their lives when a Su-24M frontline bomber went down during a combat operation in the Khmelnytskyi region. The aircraft was part of the 7th Tactical Aviation Brigade stationed at Starokostiantyniv Air Base. The deceased have been named as Major Bohdan Zaharulko and Senior Lieutenant Bohdan Babenko. The crash took place around 7 p.m. local time, yet no civilian injuries have been reported. Investigators are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the event as Ukraine ramps up its aerial operations amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

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00:00A tragic aviation accident has claimed the lives of two Ukrainian Air Force officers.

00:04A Ukrainian Su-24M frontline bomber crashed during a combat mission in the Kmelnytsky region on June 16.

00:13The aircraft went down at around 7 p.m. local time.

00:16The Air Force identified the victims as Pilot Major Bodan Zaharulko and Navigator Senior Lieutenant Bodan Babenko.

00:25Both served with Ukraine's 7th Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Sterakostyantyniv Air Base.

00:31Officials said the crew was carrying out an operational mission when the crash occurred.

00:36Emergency responders and law enforcement officers quickly arrived at the scene.

00:40Authorities reported no civilian casualties on the ground.

00:43The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

00:46The Su-24M is a twin-engine supersonic bomber that has played a key role in several Ukrainian strike operations

00:54during the war.

00:55The Ukrainian Air Force paid tribute to the two aviators, saying they defended their country until their final moments.

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