The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has posthumously awarded the F-16 pilot, Pavlo Ivanov, the title of Hero of Ukraine.

Source: decree on the official presidential website

Word for word: "For exceptional courage and heroism demonstrated in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as for selfless service to the Ukrainian people, I decree:

To confer the title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the "Golden Star" Order to Pavlo Ivanov, Major (posthumously)".

Background: On Saturday, April 12, during a combat mission on an F-16 aircraft, 26-year-old pilot Pavlo Ivanov was killed.

Zelensky noted that he had received reports from military officials regarding the situation, and all circumstances of the incident are being clarified.