The Ghost of Kyiv is known as a mysterious fighter pilot who fought for Ukraine from the sky in the war with Russia. It is rumored that he destroyed six enemy aircrafts within only the first few hours of war while on an MiG-29 fighter jet. The pilot allegedly reached twenty-one confirmed Russian aircrafts kills after a week, which would make him the first flying ace of the twenty-first century.

However, the Ghost of Kiev is almost certainly a myth. Many of the videos of the MiG-29 that the Ghost of Kiev was supposedly flying were deemed to be old and outdated by researchers; some were even taken from a popular video game flight simulator.

Despite this, Ukraine has used the Ghost of Kiev as a way to rally its citizens and give them hope. The Ukrainian media, government, and several politicians have spread stories about The Ghost of Kyiv online in an effort to grow morale and bolster support for the defense of their nation.

The ministry of Ukraine tweeted, “Who knows, maybe one of them is the pilot of the MiG-29, which is so often seen by the people of Kyiv!”

The Ghost of Kyiv is a global myth that restores hope into the citizens of Ukraine and inspires people from all over the world. Although it may be a myth, its significance remains.

Sources:

Military.com