https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-pilot-dies-after-mig-29-fighter-shot-down-by-russian-missileContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-pilot-dies-after-mig-29-fighter-shot-down-by-russian-missilehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-pilot-dies-after-mig-29-fighter-shot-down-by-russian-missile#u97394Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:49:01 +0000A 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 mattersThe 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.Wha