Pavel Koshkin

Pavel Koshkin was a Russian influencer and blogger specializing in aviation. He gained notoriety through his online presence and content related to flying and aircraft. Koshkin is newsworthy due to his recent death on March 21, 2026. According to reports, the small aircraft he was piloting in the Moscow region was shot down by Russian air defenses, who mistakenly identified it as a Ukrainian drone. Koshkin and his passenger, Vadim M., were both killed in the incident. The plane was reportedly flying near a sensitive missile production site. The event highlights the heightened tensions and potential for misidentification in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine, and the risks faced by civilians even far from the main conflict zones.