Kyiv said farewell to 25-year-old Ukrainian pilot Marat Mambetov, a major with the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade "Ghost of Kyiv," on October 4.
Marat Mambetov was killed on October 1 while carrying out a combat mission. His fighter jet was hit by a Russian missile.
Over the past two years, the Defender flew nearly 200 sorties in a MiG-29, destroying Russian aerial targets and striking occupiers’ positions.
Rest in peace, Hero.
My deepest condolences to Marat's family and loved ones.
Ukrainian pilot Marat Mambetov died defending Ukraine.
Captain Mambetov, 31, of the 40th tactical aviation brigade was at a combat mission on a MiG-29. A Russian missile shot down his aircraft.
Eternal glory and eternal memory to Ukrainian Hero.