Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot Major Serhii Bondar was killed during landing after completing a combat mission on Aug. 23, 2025.
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A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot was killed after completing a combat mission early on Aug. 23, according to a statement by Ukraine's Air Force.
Major Serhiy Bondar died when his MiG-29 crashed during landing on Aug. 23, 2025
On August 23, 2025, MiG-29 fighter pilot Serhiy Bondar died; the Ukrainian Air Force reported he died after completing a combat mission during landing.
Major Serhii Bondar was killed after completing a combat mission during landing approach in a MiG-29 aircraft on August 23, 2025.
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