I have just signed a decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Maksym Ustymenko – a Ukrainian pilot and one of our very best. Sadly, the award is posthumous. Today, he was killed while defending our skies, defending our people from yet another massive Russian attack – more than 500 strike drones and missiles were launched just last night alone, most of which were shot down.

Maksym Ustymenko had been fighting since the ATO period. He mastered four types of aircraft, and his record includes truly significant achievements for Ukraine. Losing people like him is deeply painful. My condolences to his family, loved ones, friends, and brothers-in-arms. May his memory be eternal!

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