“Superhero” is a composite image of the pilots of the Air Force’s 40th tactical aviation brigade, and Stepan Taralka, considered by many in Ukraine the “Ghost of Kyiv”, did not actually shoot down 40 aircraft and died March 13.
The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the legendary “Ghost of Kyiv”. And they asked not to spread fakes about it.
It was reported that the “superhero” was a composite image of the pilots of the Air Force’s 40th tactical aviation brigade, and Stepan Tarabalka, considered by many in Ukraine the “Ghost of Kyiv”, did not actually shoot down 40 vehicles aerial.
“The Hero of Ukraine Stepan Taralka is not the Ghost of Kyiv, and he did not shoot down 40 planes. On March 13, 2022, Major Stepan Taralka died heroically in an air battle with his superiors. forces of the Russian occupiers, ”the Air Force stressed the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The title of Hero of the pilot was awarded posthumously.

“The ghost of Kyiv is a legendary superhero whose figure was created by Ukrainians! It is a composite image of the pilots of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the Air Force protecting the skies of the capital. And suddenly appeared out of nowhere they are. expected! ” – they said in command.
The Air Force command also denies other counterfeits actively spreading in Ukraine: it turns out that “military pilots have never studied abroad on the F-16, no matter how much we like it,” and the Americans firefighters are not flying. over Ukraine.
“Stay calm and use official sources of information,” the military reiterated.
It will be recalled that even the people’s representative reported that the “Phantom of Kyiv” was shot, but survived.
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Source: korrespondent