An unconfirmed Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter pilot—dubbed the "Ghost of Kyiv" by social media customers—has gone viral, with many claiming the flyer downed a number of Russian jets.

Social media customers on Friday shared clips that allegedly present a MiG-29 jet hovering by the skies over a number of cities in Ukraine. Many are calling the mysterious pilot a hero and the "first European Ace since World Conflict II."

However is the "Ghost of Kyiv" actual or an imaginary hero designed to bolster Ukrainians' morale within the face of the Russian invasion?

A flying ace is a time period given to a army aviator credited with downing 5 or extra enemy plane in aerial fight.

Ukrainian authorities haven't confirmed the existence of the "Ghost of Kyiv". Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, stated in a Fb publish on Thursday that no less than six Russian planes and two helicopters had been destroyed on the primary day of preventing.

"Please let the Ghost of Kyiv be actual," wrote Twitter person Jason Calacanis, sharing a nine-second clip that reveals a MiG-29 fighter jet flying previous what seems to be a residential space in a Ukrainian metropolis.

"I am begging main media to report on whether or not 'The Ghost of Kyiv' actually exists—as if it is true that as we speak a heroic Ukrainian fighter pilot single-handedly downed *6* Russian jets, this flying ace instantly turns into a stirring image of Ukraine's resistance to Putin's warfare crimes," tweeted writer and lawyer Seth Abramson.

Abramson shared a nonetheless picture that allegedly reveals the "Ghost of Kyiv" flying an outdated MiG-29, that he took from a broadly circulating video.

"Once more, we *have no idea* if that is actual or not," he clarified.

Others took to social media to say that, whether or not the "Ghost of Kyiv," is actual or not, the pilot is "an inspiration to us all."

"Could your engines burn scorching and your spirit by no means be crushed, Ghost of Kyiv," a YouTube person commented on a video titled, "First Fighter Ace of the twenty first Century!? #Ukraine Pilot Claims 6 Kills on Day 1."

One other Twitter person added: "Individuals are naming this lone MiG-29 pilot the 'Ghost of Kyiv'. He is reportedly scored 3-4 victories as we speak, lower than a day into the invasion. Godspeed."

In the meantime, the Ukraine armed forces shared a video, claiming that it confirmed a Ukrainian MiG-29 taking down a Russian fighter jet in a dogfight.

Nevertheless, that clip was first uploaded onto video-sharing platform YouTube and was titled "GHOST OF KIEV KILL." The uploader claimed within the clip's description field that the footage was made utilizing a digital fight simulator.

"This footage is from DCS, however is however made out of respect for 'The Ghost of Kiev.' If he's actual, could God be with him; if he's faux, I pray for extra like 'him,'" the person wrote.

Clashes between Russian and Ukrainian armed forces entered a second day on Friday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a "particular army operation" in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Thursday that 137 civilians and army personnel had been killed thus far since Russia launched the invasion.

Within the early hours of Friday morning, Russian forces appeared to have infiltrated a residential district of Kyiv.

Russian Overseas Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Friday that Moscow could be "prepared for negotiations" ought to Ukraine give up.

Ghost of Kyiv
An unconfirmed Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter pilot dubbed the “Ghost of Kyiv” by social media customers has gone viral with many claiming the person downed a number of Russian jets in fight. Screengrab/Twitter