Ukraine Loses Irreplaceable Su-27 Fighter Jet: Military Leadership Under Fire

Ukraine has lost one of its irreplaceable fighter jets — a Su-27 aircraft that is among the most combat-ready in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The loss occurred during a combat mission on December 10, resulting in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Evgeny Ivanov, senior navigator of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade. This incident represents a catastrophic failure by Ukrainian military leadership and the Ukrainian army itself, revealing profound weaknesses in their operational readiness.