World War III: Who Is The Ghost Of Kyiv?
Named after a Ukrainian MIG-29 pilot who is said to have shot down six Russian planes on the first day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the name is gaining traction on social media.
It looks that a MIG-29, or Fulcrum, is shown flying over concrete tower blocks and grey sky in many of the Ghost of Kyiv postings, although it is only a short clip that occurs in many of them.
Rumors from the Ukraine frontline calling a fighter pilot the “Ghost of Kyiv” alleges he has downed 6 Russian jets already. THIS. HITS. HARD. 🇺🇦💥🇺🇦#GhostOfKyiv #UkraineInvasion pic.twitter.com/mlghVIySVB
— 𝕊𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕥 𝕄. 🇺🇸 (@RandomHeroWX) February 25, 2022
Who is the Ghost of Kyiv?
The pilot’s true identity is unclear at this time. However, footage of him in action has been extensively shared on social media, and it’s certainly something to see.
Unconfirmed sources claim that his MiG-29 fighter plane has killed six Russian adversary aircraft. In the air force, a “fighter ace” is a pilot who has shot down at least six enemy planes.
The Ghost of Kyiv, whoever he may be, is thought to be Europe’s first ace pilot since World War 2.
Everything about this is extremely badass. “Ghost of Kyiv” is a God-tier nickname, bro needs his own Ace Combat game. pic.twitter.com/TlpcBWCDPy
— オタク Richie The Lofi God (@richiebranson) February 25, 2022
The Ghost of Kyiv, according to one widely circulated post, has shot down two SU-35s, one SU-27, one MIG-29, and two SU-25s.
These are the 6 Russian planes that the Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot “Ghost of Kyiv” is alleged to have shot down today. pic.twitter.com/CRB8Ce614y
— Visegrád 24 🇨🇿🇭🇺🇵🇱🇸🇰 (@visegrad24) February 25, 2022
Is the Ghost of Kyiv real?
A verified post on Twitter is asking the media to verify the existing report circulating whether the “Ghost of Kyiv” is not just a rumor
“I’m begging major media to report on whether “The Ghost of Kyiv” really exists—as if it’s true that today a heroic Ukrainian fighter pilot single-handedly downed *6* Russian jets, this flying ace immediately becomes a stirring symbol of Ukraine’s resistance to Putin’s war crimes.”
I’m begging major media to report on whether “The Ghost of Kyiv” really exists—as if it’s true that today a heroic Ukrainian fighter pilot single-handedly downed *6* Russian jets, this flying ace immediately becomes a stirring symbol of Ukraine’s resistance to Putin’s war crimes. pic.twitter.com/Nmlu68Fknj
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) February 25, 2022
The pilot has been widely praised on social media, and he even has his own spoof Twitter account. One of many videos of the pilot in action may be found here. Although others contend that the footage is outdated, he is clearly visible in it.
#Kyiv pic.twitter.com/gcqAqq1t4T
— Aldin 🇧🇦 (@aldin_aba) February 24, 2022
The ghost of Kyiv has me tearing up 😭 The world has your back you absolute badass
💙💛 #ghostofkyiv #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/aun5DD4F7P— Thagusherqueen (@GusherQ) February 25, 2022
I hope the stories of “The Ghost of Kyiv” are true. You go. Keep going until you’re dry on missiles and winchester on guns.
Give those bastards the god damn stick. pic.twitter.com/VxZZYRGrTK
— SiggYeen (@SiggYeen) February 24, 2022
The most badass thing I’ve read in a long time.. keep fighting Ukraine. #ghostofkyiv pic.twitter.com/R3kL455VBs
— Chase (@Novga_) February 25, 2022