Tales of the mythical ace pilot with a superhuman reputation of picking off Russian aircraft have persisted on social media since Russian forces began their assault of Ukraine. [File photo: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
Ukrainian Air Force officials state that reports of the "Ghost of Kyiv's" death are incorrect and greatly exaggerated.
The "Ghost of Kyiv" is a legendary ace pilot whose story emerged on social media early in the conflict, credited with downing multiple Russian aircraft, and was amplified by Ukrainian officials.
The Ukrainian Air Force clarified that the "Ghost of Kyiv" is not a single person but embodies the collective spirit of the highly qualified pilots defending Kyiv and the region.
Reports of the death of the Ghost of Kyiv are greatly exaggerated, according to Ukrainian Air Force officials.
Tales of the mythical ace pilot with a superhuman reputation of picking off Russian aircraft have persisted on social media since Russian forces began their assault of Ukraine.
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