Major Andriy Tkachenko, a Ukrainian fighter pilot, was killed during a combat sortie over Donetsk region on March 8, 2024.
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Major Andriy Tkachenko died in the sky over Donetsk region on March 8, 2024, while performing a combat mission
The Coordination Headquarters unanimously supported the mandatory evacuation of children accompanied by their parents or other legal representatives from certain settlements of Donetsk Oblast.
A total of 28 children are reportedly to be evacuated.
White Angels evacuated Serhii Neklesa from Zakitne on March 8, 2024
Ukraine said Saturday it had evacuated almost 200 people from frontline villages, including 21 children.
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