Ghost of Kyiv" – a Ukrainian air ace who is credited with at least 10 verified "kills" on Russian aircraft has been pictured for the first time.
The celebrated MiG-29 pilot – who may be just an inspiring symbol dreamed up by Ukraine ’s propaganda wizards – is not recognisable behind his tinted visor and oxygen mask.
The image was captioned with a threatening message to Russian pilots: “Hello, occupier, I’m coming for your soul!” When the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia had 1,172 combat-capable aircraft, including almost a hundred 1,700mph Su-35S Flanker fighters.
By contrast Ukraine had just 124 combat-ready aircraft, and the most advanced fighter planes available to Ukrainian defenders were the air force’s 36 1980s-era MiG-29 Fulcrums.According to the most recent reports, a total of 11 Russian aeroplanes has been shot down, along with 11 helicopters, and two drones.
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