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<p>Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was&nbsp;killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25). Ukraine has confirmed the deaths. Plishchykov won fame when he took part in dogfights in the skies of Ukrainian capital Kyiv during the initial phase of the Russian invasion.</p>

<p>The crash and death of 'Juice' is being considered a major blow to Ukraine which is looking to acquire advanced F-16 jets and needs skilled pilots to strengthen its air force which mainly has Soviet-era fighter jets.</p>

<p>"We express our condolences to the families of the victims. This is a painful and irreparable loss for all of us," Ukraine's air force said, calling the crash "terrible".</p>

<p>The crash took place in Zhytomyr region in northern Ukraine. The air force said that the crash involved two L-39 combat training aircraft. It added that an investigation was underway to find out the cause of the collision.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia says drones downed as Ukrainian shelling wounds six</strong></p>

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<p>Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat said that 'Juice' was a young officer with "mega knowledge and mega talent".</p>

<p>"Major Andrii Pilshchykov devoted his short but very bright life to combat aviation, he dreamed of F-16s in the Ukrainian sky," he said in a tribute shared on social media.</p>

<p>"You were more than a friend. Rest in peace, you have done so much for us," he added.</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky too expressed his sadness over the mid-air collision and the death of pilots.</p>

<p>“Yesterday a catastrophe occurred in the sky over the Zhytomyr region. Three pilots lost their lives. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, call sign – Juice. A Ukrainian officer, one of those who greatly helped our state. Very much so! My condolences to the family and loved ones, to everyone who knew the young men. An investigation into what happened is ongoing. It is too early to discuss details. Certainly, all circumstances will be clarified. Of course, Ukraine will never forget anyone who defended the free skies of Ukraine,” said Zelensky in his evening address.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia says downed Ukraine drones</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia has said that a series of drone attacks took place on its territory on Saturday. The attacks killed at least one person in a region closer to the border with Ukraine and also forced the closure of three major airports serving Russian capital Moscow.</p>

<p>Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow said that Russian air defence systems brought down a drone over the Istra district of Moscow region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>TASS news agency reported that Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports suspended flights for a couple of hours.</p>

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Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25).

Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25). Ukraine has confirmed the deaths. Plishchykov won fame when he took part in dogfights in the skies of Ukrainian capital Kyiv during the initial phase of the Russian invasion. The crash and death of 'Juice' is being considered a major blow to Ukraine which is looking to acquire advanced F-16 jets and needs skilled pilots to strengthen its air force which mainly has Soviet-era fighter jets. "We express our condolences to the families of the victims. This is a painful and irreparable loss for all of us," Ukraine's air force said, calling the crash "terrible". The crash took place in Zhytomyr region in northern Ukraine. The air force said that the crash involved two L-39 combat training aircraft. It added that an investigation was underway to find out the cause of the collision. Watch | Russia says drones downed as Ukrainian shelling wounds six × Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat said that 'Juice' was a young officer with "mega knowledge and mega talent". "Major Andrii Pilshchykov devoted his short but very bright life to combat aviation, he dreamed of F-16s in the Ukrainian sky," he said in a tribute shared on social media. "You were more than a friend. Rest in peace, you have done so much for us," he added. Also Read | At least two killed, one injured after Russian shelling hits cafe in Ukraine’s northeast Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky too expressed his sadness over the mid-air collision and the death of pilots. “Yesterday a catastrophe occurred in the sky over the Zhytomyr region. Three pilots lost their lives. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, call sign – Juice. A Ukrainian officer, one of those who greatly helped our state. Very much so! My condolences to the family and loved ones, to everyone who knew the young men. An investigation into what happened is ongoing. It is too early to discuss details. Certainly, all circumstances will be clarified. Of course, Ukraine will never forget anyone who defended the free skies of Ukraine,” said Zelensky in his evening address. Russia says downed Ukraine drones Meanwhile, Russia has said that a series of drone attacks took place on its territory on Saturday. The attacks killed at least one person in a region closer to the border with Ukraine and also forced the closure of three major airports serving Russian capital Moscow. Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow said that Russian air defence systems brought down a drone over the Istra district of Moscow region. TASS news agency reported that Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports suspended flights for a couple of hours. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxeCTbV86qybZ" /><meta charset="utf-8" />A former US military pilot is awaiting a court hearing and possible extradition after being caught by the authorities in Australia for having the same address as a Chinese hacker.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, was arrested by Australian Federal Police last month on a request from the US. According to the authorities, Duggan listed the same Beijing address as a Chinese businessman jailed in the US for conspiring to hack US defence contractors' computers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian records reveal that Duggan moved to Beijing from New South Wales in 2014 and listed a flat in upmarket Chaoyang District as his place of address. However, the same address was found to be belonging to a Chinese national named Su Bin.</p>

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<p>According to US court records, Su was arrested in Canada in 2014 and jailed in the US two years later in connection to a case involving the theft of US military aircraft designs. Su had pleaded guilty in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Su's aviation company&nbsp;Nuodian Technology is on the UN Entity List which is a trade blacklist of companies or individuals that pose threat to US national security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Duggan's arrest took place the same day when it was revealed that former British and Australian pilots were being poached by the Chinese military to train its troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said he ordered the department to investigate claims that ex-Australian military pilots were recruited by the flight school, based in South Africa to work in China.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I would be deeply shocked and disturbed to hear that there were personnel who were being lured by a pay check from a foreign state above serving their own country. I have asked the department to investigate these claims and come back to my office with clear advice on this matter," said Marles.&nbsp;</p>

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A former US military pilot is awaiting a court hearing and possible extradition after being caught by the authorities in Australia for having the same address as a Chinese hacker.

A former US military pilot is awaiting a court hearing and possible extradition after being caught by the authorities in Australia for having the same address as a Chinese hacker. Reportedly, Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, was arrested by Australian Federal Police last month on a request from the US. According to the authorities, Duggan listed the same Beijing address as a Chinese businessman jailed in the US for conspiring to hack US defence contractors' computers. Australian records reveal that Duggan moved to Beijing from New South Wales in 2014 and listed a flat in upmarket Chaoyang District as his place of address. However, the same address was found to be belonging to a Chinese national named Su Bin. WATCH | Pilots hired to help China understand how western planes operate × According to US court records, Su was arrested in Canada in 2014 and jailed in the US two years later in connection to a case involving the theft of US military aircraft designs. Su had pleaded guilty in the case. Su's aviation company Nuodian Technology is on the UN Entity List which is a trade blacklist of companies or individuals that pose threat to US national security. Duggan's arrest took place the same day when it was revealed that former British and Australian pilots were being poached by the Chinese military to train its troops. At the time, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said he ordered the department to investigate claims that ex-Australian military pilots were recruited by the flight school, based in South Africa to work in China. Read more: After UK, Australia to also investigate reports that China hired its ex-military pilots "I would be deeply shocked and disturbed to hear that there were personnel who were being lured by a pay check from a foreign state above serving their own country. I have asked the department to investigate these claims and come back to my office with clear advice on this matter," said Marles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>'Ghost of Kyiv', a Ukrainian fight pilot known to have shot down nearly 40 Russian fighter jets has died in battle, as per a report in The Times of London. The Ukrainian pilot who gained fame for his bravery in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine which started on February 24 this year.</p>

<p>The identity of 'Ghost of Kyiv' has also been revealed in the report. The Times of London reported tha Major Stepan Tarabalka.</p>

<p>Media reports say that Major Tarabalka's fighter jet was shot down on March 13 when he was tackling overwhelming number of enemy forces. Major Tarabalka's goggles and helmet are now going to be auctioned.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-says-russia-using-troll-farms-to-spread-disinformation-about-the-ukraine-conflict-475306">Britain says Russia using 'troll farms' to spread disinformation about the Ukraine conflict</a></strong></p>

<p>"People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so — this UAF ace dominates the skies over our capital and country, and has already become a nightmare for invading Russian aircrafts," tweeted official account of Ukraine government on February 22 this year, highlighting the bravery of Major Traabalka.</p>

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<p>Major Tarabalka was declared to have shot down 6 Russian fighter jets on the first day of the war.</p>

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<p>The Times reported that Stepan Tarabalka was born in Korolivka, a small village in western Ukraine. He hailed froma working class family. It was his dream to become a fighter pilot since his childhood.</p>

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'Ghost of Kyiv', a Ukrainian fight pilot known to have shot down nearly 40 Russian fighter jets has died in battle, as per a report in The Times of London. The Ukrainian pilot who gained fame for his bravery in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine which started on February 24 this year.

'Ghost of Kyiv', a Ukrainian fight pilot known to have shot down nearly 40 Russian fighter jets has died in battle, as per a report in The Times of London. The Ukrainian pilot who gained fame for his bravery in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine which started on February 24 this year. The identity of 'Ghost of Kyiv' has also been revealed in the report. The Times of London reported tha Major Stepan Tarabalka. Media reports say that Major Tarabalka's fighter jet was shot down on March 13 when he was tackling overwhelming number of enemy forces. Major Tarabalka's goggles and helmet are now going to be auctioned. Also Read | Britain says Russia using 'troll farms' to spread disinformation about the Ukraine conflict "People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so — this UAF ace dominates the skies over our capital and country, and has already become a nightmare for invading Russian aircrafts," tweeted official account of Ukraine government on February 22 this year, highlighting the bravery of Major Traabalka. People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so — this UAF ace dominates the skies over our capital and country, and has already become a nightmare for invading Russian aircrafts. pic.twitter.com/lngfaMN01I — Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine) February 27, 2022 × Major Tarabalka was declared to have shot down 6 Russian fighter jets on the first day of the war. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × The Times reported that Stepan Tarabalka was born in Korolivka, a small village in western Ukraine. He hailed froma working class family. It was his dream to become a fighter pilot since his childhood. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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