Ghost of Kyiv
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Ghost of Kyiv | |
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| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Service/ | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Battles/wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
The Ghost of Kyiv or the Ghost of Kiev is a Ukrainian Air Force fighter ace known for single-handedly taking down 6 Russian planes while piloting a MiG-29 Fulcrum during the first day of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The identity of the pilot is currently unknown.[1]
The Ghost of Kyiv has allegedly downed 2 Su-35 fighters, 1 Su-27, 1 MiG-29 and 2 Su-25 planes on 24 February around the area of Kyiv, and would be the first fighter ace in the 21st century, though there is no confirmation of this pilot.[2]
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- ↑ "'Ghost of Kyiv': Unconfirmed videos of fighter jet give Ukrainians hope". 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ↑ "Ghost of Kyiv: unconfirmed Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot credited with six kills". 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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