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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk following the loss of a US-manufactured F-16 fighter jet along with its pilot, the presidential office in Kiev announced on Friday. “I have decided to dismiss the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force,” Zelensky said in his evening video address. He thanked all members of the air force who achieved results for Ukraine. “This also applies to the command level … we must strengthen ourselves. And take care of people,” he said. Officially, no reason was given for Oleshchuk’s dismissal, but a connection with …

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