The British edition of The Times stated that the legendary “Ghost of Kyiv” was Major Stepan Taralka, who died heroically in battle.. The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that this is not so..
On April 29, the British publication, citing "
The command of the PS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Taralka died on March 13 in an air battle with superior forces of Russian invaders. The President of Ukraine awarded the pilot the title "
At the same time, the Air Force Command denies that Taralka is the "
" This is rather a composite image of the pilots of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the Air Force, protecting the sky of the capital. Which suddenly appear where they are not expected,"