The Ghost of Kyiv

By Crusader1307

Every War and Conflict has it’s ‘’Ghost Stories’’ and Legends. No doubt the ‘’rational mind’’ will see this Offering as part Urban Legend and part propaganda. But as we have seen in past Tales, most Legends have a kernel of truth. Currently, a terrible War rages between Ukraine and Russia. Thousands on both sides have perished as a result. But very early in The War, February of 2022 to be exact – a Legend started. The Ukrainian Air Force had many former Soviet (Russian) Fighter Jets in their inventory. One such Model – The MIG-29 is an effective and deadly Fighter in the hands of a skilled Pilot. One such Ukrainian MIG-29 incredibly shot down no less that (6) ‘’superior’’ Russian Fighters in the Air War over The City of Kyiv. The Ukrainian Pilot fought valiantly before He was finally shot down by Russian Forces. The event was reported and made International News, highlighting the raw resolve of The Ukrainians. But for several weeks afterwards, ANOTHER story began to be told – one that is very much downplayed by The Ukrainian Government. This tale states that a ‘’ghostly MIG-20 Fighter’’, still flies the skies of Ukraine. It’s ‘’Spirit’’ Pilot not only still ‘’shoots down’’ enemy Jets, but ‘’He’’ provides ‘’ground support’’ to Infantry Units in a ‘’bad way’’. The phenomenon was given the (joking) name ‘’The Ghost of Kyiv’’. Most, as stated – easily stat that The Ghost is a propaganda and morale tool – although The Ukrainian Government differs. Perhaps it is just that….But Perhaps Again………