Ghost of Kyiv Real or Urban Legend? Some information about the trump card of Ukraine
New Delhi:
A Ukrainian fighter pilot has been credited with shooting down 10 Russian jets on Day One of the invasion. Although this claim has not been verified, several Ukrainian ministers and local media reported that the pilot, whose identity is unknown and quickly dubbed the “Ghost of Kyiv”, was flying the MiG- 29 on the way to being an ace – a pilot scores 5. or kills more.
Some military analysts say the “Ghost of Kyiv” is likely to become an urban legend, but still serves as a major morale booster for Ukrainian forces in the face of overwhelming odds.
The combined strength of the invading Russian forces – on land, in the air and at sea – far outnumbers Ukraine. But the “Ghost of Kyiv” and reports of brave Ukrainian soldiers standing last, widely shared on social media, have kept Ukrainians optimistic despite the great threat they face.
“People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so – this UAF trump card dominates the skies of our capital and our country, and has become a nightmare for the invading Russian planes “, wrote the official Twitter account representing Ukraine.
The tweet features an animated clip and photo of a MiG-29 fighter jet during a combat air patrol over a city in Ukraine.
“Ukrainians are grateful to this hero … who took the Russian plane to breakfast,” the tweet read.
People call him Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so – this UAF trump card dominates the skies over our capital and our country, and has become a nightmare for the invading Russian planes. pic.twitter.com/lngfaMN01I
– Ukraine / аїна (@Ukraine) February 27, 2022
Fact-checking website Snopes says the “Ghost of Kyiv” could be a real pilot, but social media video showing a dogfight in which a Ukrainian jet shot down a Russian plane is definitely the one. fake, as the video is from an air combat simulation game called “DCS”.
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