**Young Ukrainian Pilot Killed in Action**
A 24-year-old Ukrainian pilot, Ivan Bolotov, has been killed during a combat mission. He was the captain of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade.
Bolotov had been carrying out Air Force flight missions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Despite his young age, he was described as a competent and experienced warrior who had successfully defended against Russian forces.
**Investigation Launched**
The National Police will conduct an investigation into Bolotov’s death to determine the circumstances surrounding it.
**Other Developments**
* A Ukrainian fighter pilot from the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade was also confirmed killed in combat in December.
* Ukraine is using laser technologies to hit Russian targets, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi.
* Armen Sarkisyan, a pro-Russian collaborator, died in hospital after being injured in an explosion in Moscow.
**Key Priorities**
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, outlined the country’s key priorities, including holding defensive lines and preventing Russian advances.
**US Aid to Ukraine Complicated**
A chaotic weapons-tracking system in the US has created confusion over how much aid reaches Ukraine. This has further complicated deliveries of military equipment.
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