Zelenskyy Axes Air Force Chief After F-16 Crash Scandal: War of Words Erupts Over Pilot’s Death

Video Credit: Oneindia

Published on August 31, 2024 - Duration: 03:29s

Zelenskyy Axes Air Force Chief After F-16 Crash Scandal: War of Words Erupts Over Pilot’s Death

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed General Mykola Oleshchuk from his position as head of the Ukrainian Air Force following a public dispute related to a fatal F-16 jet crash.

The incident, which resulted in the death of pilot Aleksey ‘Moonfish’ Mes, has ignited a heated controversy between Oleshchuk and MP Mariana Bezuglaya from Zelenskyy’s ruling Servant of the People party.

Bezuglaya claimed that the jet was accidentally downed by a US-donated Patriot air defence system, a statement Oleshchuk vehemently denied, accusing her of undermining the military and aiding Russian propaganda.

#Zelenskyy #AirForceChief #F16Crash #GeneralOleshchuk #PilotDeath #UkraineMilitary #UkrainianAirForce #MilitaryScandal #ServantOfThePeople #Bezuglaya #PatriotMissile #FriendlyFire #UkraineConflict #DefenseFail #MilitaryLeadership

You are here

› Videos › Volodymyr Zelenskyy › Zelenskyy Axes Air Force Chief After F-16 Crash Scandal: War of Words Erupts Over Pilot’s Death

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine since 2019

Zelensky Stops Energy: Slovakia’s Patience Running Thin, EU Faces 'Demands & Insults' from Ukraine 03:17

Credit: Oneindia - Published 1 day ago

Slovak PM Warns Ukraine of Consequences Over Halting Russian Gas Transit Amid Ongoing War| WATCH 03:20

Credit: Oneindia - Published 3 days ago

Zelensky's Outburst on Putin's Speech: Calls him 'Dumb**s' Over Missile Duel Challenge with West 03:11

Credit: Oneindia - Published 3 days ago

Hungarian Christmas ceasefire deal is 'political PR', Zelenskyy says, as he calls for more weapons 01:36

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published 4 days ago

Zelenskyy now voicing the reality that's been apparent for a long time

A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided with the..

4 days ago • Sky News

United States Air Force

Air service branch of the U.S. military

Mysterious drone sightings shut down one of the largest US Air Force bases in the world

Drone sightings forced officials to close the airspace at one of the largest US Air Force bases in the world over the weekend.

1 week ago • Sky News

'Mystery Drones' Prompt U.S. Military Base Airspace Closure in Ohio

The recent rise of "mystery drones" seen in the sky over the Northeastern U.S. has escalated into a potential national security issue ... prompting a major U.S...

Credit: TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago

Ukrainian Air Force

Aerial warfare branch of Ukraine's armed forces

Images of destruction in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes 01:00

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published 3 days ago

Ukraine

Country in Eastern Europe

Ukrainian Conscription Crisis: CCTV of Taxi Drivers ‘Colluding’ to Send Passengers to the Frontlines 03:08

Credit: Oneindia - Published 2 hours ago

Putin’s Revenge Blitz: 100+ Drones Hit Ukrainian Cities a Day After Deadly 9/11 Style Kazan Attack 03:15

Credit: Oneindia - Published 17 hours ago

Putin Slams West and Ukraine for Ignoring Donbass Crisis; Accuses Ukraine of Betrayal | Details 03:19

Credit: Oneindia - Published 18 hours ago

‘They’ll Regret This’: Putin Roars After 9/11-Style Attack in Kazan Hits Civilians, Warns Ukraine 03:17

Credit: Oneindia - Published 20 hours ago

Putin Hails Oreshnik Ballistic Missile as ‘Game-Changer’; Big Warning After Massive Kazan Strike 04:11

Credit: Oneindia - Published 21 hours ago

Related videos from verified sources

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks air force chief days after pilot killed in F-16 crash 01:04

Video credit: euronews (in English) - Published on August 30, 2024

Ukraine’s Top Pilot Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes Killed in F-16 Crash During Russian Missile Assault 03:49

Video credit: Oneindia - Published on August 30, 2024

'Will Kill Again': Yahya Sinwar Days Numbered? IDF Vows To Kill New Hamas Chief | Explained 03:02

Video credit: Oneindia - Published on August 8, 2024

You might like