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Ukrainian pilot dies after MiG-29 fighter shot down by Russian missile

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down by a Russian missile on October 1, 2026, killing the pilot, Captain Marat Mambetov, 25, of the "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade. The incident occurred during a combat mission. Mambetov served as a flight commander in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade.

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  • ✓ A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down by a Russian missile on October 1, 2026.
  • ✓ The pilot, Captain Marat Mambetov, 25, was killed in the incident.
  • ✓ Mambetov served as a flight commander in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade "Ghost of Kyiv".
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The confirmation of Captain Marat Mambetov's identity and his role as a flight commander in the "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade.

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  1. Ukrainian pilot killed as MiG-29 shot down by Russian missile

    A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down by a Russian missile on October 1, 2026, killing the pilot, Captain Marat Mambetov, 25, of the "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade. The incident occurred during a combat mission. Mambetov served as a flight commander in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade.

    Why it matters

    The downing of the MiG-29 and the death of the pilot are part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade is a well-known unit within the Ukrainian Air Force. The incident highlights the continued military actions and losses on both sides.

    What is confirmed

    • A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down by a Russian missile on October 1, 2026.
    • The pilot, Captain Marat Mambetov, 25, was killed in the incident.
    • Mambetov served as a flight commander in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade "Ghost of Kyiv".

    What to watch next

    • Further details on the circumstances of the MiG-29 shootdown
    • Ukraine's military response to the incident
    • Russian confirmation or denial of involvement in the shootdown
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.connectionnewspapers.com — Capt. Eugene “Red” McDaniel Decorated fighter pilot, POW dies at 94.
    2. The Kyiv Independent — Ukrainian pilot dies after MiG-29 fighter shot down by Russian missile
    3. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — MiG-29 pilot Marat Mambetov from the "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade was killed in combat
    4. Українська правда — Ukraine loses MiG-29 fighter jet and pilot in combat
    5. Ukrinform — Ukrainian MiG-29 hit by enemy missile, pilot killed
    6. yahoo.com — Russia shoots down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet
    7. kyivindependent.com — Ukrainian pilot dies after MiG-29 fighter shot down by Russian missile
    8. cashwalklabs.io — Ukrainian pilot dies after MiG-29 fighter shot down by Russian missile | Global Cashwalk
    9. kyivindependent.com — Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026
    10. fakti.bg — Ukrainian MiG-29 shot down by Russian missile, pilot killed
    11. hromadske.ua — Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot killed after Russian missile hits ...
    12. migflug.com — Ukrainian MiG-29 Shot Down: Pilot Marat Mambetov Killed | MiGFlug
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