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Major Andriy Tkachenko, a Ukrainian fighter pilot, was killed during a combat sortie over Donetsk region on March 8, 2024.

Zakitne, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Major Andriy Tkachenko died in the sky over Donetsk region on March 8, 2024, while performing a combat mission

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Coordination Headquarters unanimously supported the mandatory evacuation of children accompanied by their parents or other legal representatives from certain settlements of Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

A total of 28 children are reportedly to be evacuated.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

White Angels evacuated Serhii Neklesa from Zakitne on March 8, 2024

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Ukraine said Saturday it had evacuated almost 200 people from frontline villages, including 21 children.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Three civilians were wounded in the Donetsk region as a result of Russian night strikes.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:03.543Z

Source story: 3838005-ukrainian-war-pilot-killed-in-action-in-eastern-operational-zone