Heroic Ukrainian pilot's cockpit cam shows daring below-radar flight

Ukrainian fighter pilot shares cockpit cam footage showing what it takes to evade Russian radar with Scripps News' Jason Bellini.
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[trigger1471]

what a story,29 years old,flying against a enemy airforce with longer range radars & missiles,full respect

[Per'kele servant of Rher]

no. he was shot down by a dji drone he flew into.

[Aviation is Life]

No the reporter said they were rockets so they must be rockets right? lol

[Sir Francis Lane]

and in a T-shirt...

[Amün Gust]

@Per'kele servant of Rher Do you mean Shahed? I doubt a dji drone would destroy both engines

[Trajceyu]

You mean... Like Serbian pilots in their Mig29A against 1000 NATO planes in 1999. You are right... balls of steel.

[Aaron Allen]

The grit and determination of the Ukrainian people is so inspiring. The way they maintain such positive attitudes is impressive. I believe in Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[RollBamaRoll651]

It will go down in the history books as one of if not the biggest display of bravery and heroism to ever exist. Right alongside what the young men of DDay accomplished on June 6, 1944 helping Europe, and what would have been the entire world, free itself of tyranny and evil. Certainly the biggest military upset for little Ukraine to defeat “big bad” Russia and drive them out of their land using willpower and heart despite having 1/50th of the resources Russia had the first several months of the invasion.

[August Kling]

Give the Ukrainians machines that were successful in Afghanistan or Vietnam.

[Harald Hechler]

So now we know that even an old MiG 29 is capable to transport two incredible huge balls of steel. May his luck never leave him.

[Вадим Савенков]

Ха-ха-ха-ха🤣

[Droid User]

@Вадим Савенков 👈🏳️‍🌈🤡

[Jethro]

I agree, MiGs carry Russian b@lls of steel all the time💪🏻🇷🇺

[Bear Future]

He’s dead, he was shot down and killed yesterday.

[Luis_Alber_TheRomanianHorse]

​@Bear Futureskill issue

[Tim]

Every day I'm in awe of the Ukrainian people and their motivation. I'm an Aussie and my roommate is from Ukraine. They are honestly a great people. I really hope they win this unjust war forced on them by Russia.

[LeilaAisha]

​@Haidut Komita actually yes of there's no Russian interference then Azeri and Armenian people would reach agreement long time ago! Plus using whataboutism is a poor argument

[Pit The]

You seem to have no idea about reality

[вежливый]

And when nationalist battalions shot civilians of Ukraine since 2014, where were you? 14 thousand dead according to the UN. What did you say then?

[Michal Saniga]

Ktorá vojna je spravodlivá?

[Michal Saniga]

Vy neviete že to je zastupna vojna USA?

[Roblox noob]

My profound respect to that pilot, young yet with balls of steel...

[A Square]

wars are fought by the young who follow the orders of the old. As Pink Floyd once wrote: "Forward", he cried from the rear And the front rank died, The general sat and the lines on the map, Moved from side to side"

[JA K]

I like Pink Floyd very much- interesting quote...but...what, If the operation leader (aka "the general") was to die first, due to not being protected and not having the whole situational awareness from the command post in the back?! -> men without leadership at the frontline imho definitely would not be the better way to go...😬

[Od Mod]

and died with his balls of steel on his hands 😂😂😂

[Henry]

Must be fun to know that you are more prey than predator in that old jet.

[T_Productions]

07:32 Is such an important step, because if you are sure your family and country are fully behind you, it's like a motivating song in your ears while doing gym training. So heartwarming❤

[لعن الله بشار وأبا بكر وعمر]

For 77 times he thought he's gonna die. The amount of stress is unimaginable.

[vadymvv]

That's not how they trained. They are thinking about the mission only when performing take off

[Niko]

@vadymvv Accepted he could likely die, and did it anyways. To be brave, you must first be scared. Slava Ukraini!

[To The Point]

Firefighters and fighter pilots, like true soldiers run towards the problem, not away from life's conflicts.

[WeCanHelpNow AtUnited24]

🙏💙💛

[bladerj]

combat sorties dont mean direct combat. sometimes its just patrol over an area. recon. etc.

[The Negociater]

77 combat missions in contested airspace heavily defended by s300 and s400 in an early 4th gen aircraft outnumbered by late 4th gen aircraft with air to air missiles with twice his range? This guy would be a rockstar in any Western airforce. This guy is a rockstar. I think F16 training would take less time than we think for some of these pilots, but they should be instructors more than pilots of the f16 at this point.

[Mario Kingston]

Rick start really ??? I guess you watch too much movies or is that naive….putting a pilot in a newer aircraft with different avionics with short amount of training is a death wish. When you are trained to operate a particular air, you will be pushed to the limit under heave stress so that your reaction becomes second nature. Now try that in a aircraft with different avionics and see what happens……….maybe his job is just to shoot down gas powered Iranian drones confined to Ukraine airspace and not to venture out behind enemy lines.

[john]

Some say the Mig-29 is a gen3++

[Toni Hil]

Rimanians still didn't finish transition to F16.

[MatchBox]

It's not the aircraft, it's the Pilot.

[Michael]

No matter how one feels about any conflict, you have to admire all of the men and women who face death for what they believe in

[Sky Neo]

💯👍

[77Avadon77]

I guess. Would you say the same about the suicide bomber?

[Damien Holland]

I tend to pick a side in any conflict. In this case I admire Ukraine. I know it's not black-and-white but in the case of this war Putin is simply the aggressor.

[77Avadon77]

@Damien Holland You don't know much about this war do you?

[Adam Thompson]

It takes balls to be a fighter pilot, it takes even bigger balls to be a fighter pilot in a Ford escort. RESPECT!!! Mad respect!!! Great story!

[テルタロ]

痛々しく出血しながらのパラシュート降下…生還が本当に奇跡！Glory to Ukraine！(-ω-;🇺🇦🐯

[Jack Dimond]

Being 29 years of age and Flying such an old school piece of kit like that Mig must be an incredibly rewarding feeling.

[Internet Censure]

mig 29 fits his age

[Brain Decay]

I'd rather have an F-22 Raptor, being literally blind in a dark forest full of predators with night vision isn't really something I'd consider "rewarding" hehe

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Flanker_24]

@Brain Decaylemme guess, your 12?

[rdelrosso2001]

In World War II, most American Pilots flew 25 missions and they could go home, to train other Pilots. Bravo to this Ukrainian Pilot who has flown seventy-seven missions! Of course, in WW II, Americans were not battling Invaders on our own soil. Slava Ukrainia!

[Herman Rogers]

In ww2 America had inferior air planes against Japan and Germany and a lot of Americans pilots lost their lives because of it but Americans came out with the p51 mustang and the rest is in history books and when Americans got close enough to Japan well that’s another story

[xozain-xobrov]

Боевики Киева долго не летают,их уничтожают за 2-3 полета. Гераням слава.

[Alexey Ivanov]

Вот отлично , что помните, что была "Вторая мировая война" . И так, самый известный пилот второй мировой войны - Эрих Хартманн , он уничтожил 352 самолета . В его честь кстати назвали и Эрика Картмана в Саус Парке . И вот у этого пилота позывной был "Karaya" , и у украинского пилота на удивление тоже . Украину надо избавлять от нацизма, они сами этого не могут сделать .

[PHENIX]

The guy shoot it self down what a hero!

[ridingwithdavid]

Incorrect....only Bomber crews had a 25 mission target, and that even changed as the war continued. Fighter pilots flew hundreds of sorties during the wear.

[D.C - JR]

This man is definitely a hero for his country. Flying an old jet against modern enemy jets. 65ft off the ground is insanity, like he said power lines or anything that could be a threat. Towers, buildings etc. Awesome and these men know they are out classed and out numbered but still fight. To save his country and make life better for his family and country men,women and children. The future is at stake for their freedom from Russia.

[David Mcadam]

Were the sanguinary Jew pilots seen as hero's as MiG pilots in Vietnam ?

[CHANGE_YOUR_OIL_REGULARLY]

​@David Mcadam the copy paste award goes to

[Jan Svoboda]

If you at all paid any attention, he was flying against drones, not jets.

[Shima221]

Mig 29 vs mig 29

[Tucker]

May he stay safe until the end of the war.

[S L]

And beyond 💙💛🇬🇧

[I got dropped 3 time by a featherweight]

It won't end

[Cruiser777]

Well, they definitely need people like him to boost up the morale, may God keep you safe.

[U A]

Amen!!!

[Roman Z]

Specially with that failure of a counteroffensive.

[Alexandra Smith]

I salute this guy for his bravery and patriotism to serve and protect his country and constituents, so amazing!!!! 👍

[PiDsMedia]

MiG 29 was developed as the answer to the F-18. The F-16 has been flying longer then both, but the F-16 and F-18 have had a continual program of updates and enhancements to keep them on the cutting edge of operational performance.

[Deadasfboi]

Then ukraine should do the research to upgrade their MiG 29. I can see it happening, like putting in a better long distance rockets and long radar detection.

[Dester32]

@Deadasfboi They are putting American weapons such as HARMS and glide bombs and using phones/garmins to replace old instruments. Unfortunately attritotion is hitting the Ukrainians more then the Russians, it would be cheaper to get F-16's. Also F-16's were kind of designed to fight Russia/USSR so we may as well let the Ukrainians do so with F-16s we donate. "But but escalation" really does not matter now that Poland ahs donated retrofitted NATO mig 29s

[PiDsMedia]

@Dester32 Y'know, nations that donate equipment like that, really deserve to have replacements fast-tracked by suppliers, just to maintain regional security of course.

[Ping Floyd]

You mean the su-27 flanker vs f-18, i think anyways.. mig-29 is more like the f15c

[Ping Floyd]

The r-77 missile is pretty sweet too!

[chuck miller]

Now THAT is a fighter pilot ladies and gentlemen. May he continue to soar the skies, defeat his enemies, and come home safe when the job is done.

[Peter]

Agreed.

[Ackval]

Hope not

[Classified Lone rider]

😂😂😂😂😂

[Lemih]

He will fly until first intergrated SAM system which is better than taliban who are shoot AK47 into air.

[Maurice Toussaint]

The right stuff, right there. I hope he survives the war, such an inspiring and brave man, fighting evil and tyranny.

[Stephen Henning]

God bless him and keep him safe!

[sayyam zahid]

🎉

[stephen alvarez]

Great job young man,keep up the work for your county. Be safe in your mission and be the power be with you.

[BruHa]

After the end of every battle and every war, people remember the names of heroes, this young man is a hero! Glory to Ukraine!

[Frank]

What an impressive guy. Highly skilled, brave, and with nerves of steel. My wish for him is that he make it through the end of this conflict healthy and able to see his family.

[WeCanHelpNow AtUnited24]

Healthy. Yes. For 🇺🇦.

[77Avadon77]

he was shooting down drones that didn't shoot back. Don't get crazy.

[Frank]

@77Avadon77 Too often when something positive is said about someone else, a person like you comes along to knock that person down a peg. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.

[WaldeThunder]

@77Avadon77 that would have bombed innocents in a village

[dirreeN]

I'm from Sweden and i'm sad we don't have enough jets to give them a few gripen jets with the meteor missile, a pilot like him could do some serious damage with that jet! I hope they get help with better jets soon.. Much love from Sweden

[Alex A]

And we're grateful for your support! 🇺🇦🇸🇪

[Simon Bauer]

anything recently modern like eurofighter gripen f16 etc. would be a huge upgrade. imagine what they could do with these. the russians would have a huge problem

[dirreeN]

@Simon Bauer Yeah, even just a handful of each would make a huge difference

[jd boov]

Europeans need to invest in more arms capabilities

[dirreeN]

@jd boov Yeah Sweden has been lacking sadly, i was so sad i wasn't allowed to do my conscription when i turned 18 cause they cut down on it..

[Umalishonuy]

As I know, this guy left the military aviation in 2021 after his last contract expired and joined the civilian aviation. But after the invasion, he decided to get back to fighter jets.

[Sam Collins]

Respect to this Pilot and all Ukraine pilots!!!

[Mark Milan]

I pray for him! I hope he will be able to do more missions and stay alive and safe.

[Roman Z]

Do you actually pray ? or you just sit there and type nonsense ?

[Mark Milan]

@Roman Z 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Mark Milan]

@Roman Z I pray also for your family Putin!

[Hans Stofberg]

Stay safe and sane your Country needs you alive. Yo are all heroes and you are on the top for having such skills . My hart cries that you have to go through all of this❤

[MJ Oranga]

Respects for the heroes and people of Ukraine 🙏

[andydelapoer]

He is using the same call sign as Eric Hartman, the highest scoring fighter pilot of all time, a WW2 luftwaffe pilot.

[John Bullock]

Fantastic summary, very clear and concise. Excellent interview with the Ukrainian pilot. What a hero! Great news feed.

[snake363]

what a nice guy! stay safe, especially in the air. slava ukraine

[sirko1994]

Glory to Ukraine and the Heroes who are fighting for Freedom!

[X Y]

These guys are incredible, inspirational, amazing fearless fighters and heroes. They deserve our collective and full support at any time. That's by the way neither an option nor an opinion, but an objectifiable fact and necessity. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦 🌻HEROYAM SLAVA 🔱

[pol pol]

no one should celebrate killing others

[my thoughts]

I think sometimes the risk level of pilots is underated and overlooked. Incredible amount of courage knowing they're at this level of disadvantage yet they continue to press. The will to fight can't be given nor taken. If you got it you got it and nobody can take it from you.

[FIDEL CASTRO]

Z

[Roger]

@FIDEL CASTRO Sleepy?

[my thoughts]

@FIDEL CASTRO I wouldn't put the Z considering it has been well over a year and Russia still doesn't have air superiority despite their advantage 🤣😂

[Kalle Klæp]

One of many heroes fighting for their country to survive. May his luck never run out. These guys have balls of steel..!

[Theodore Adams]

Love for Ukraine. Go fighters. Your perseverance is amazing and your dangerous flying levels are brave. We in America support all of Ukraine. ❤❤❤

[Spades Neil]

3:10 A minor mistake, I think you (or our pilot) meant Su-35, not Su-37. The two aircraft do look very similar, and the Su-35 was upgraded with many things that the Su-37 pioneered. However, the Su-37 was a technology demonstrator in the end.

[No?]

They got the image right though. SU-37 does have canards. Labeled and depicted correctly the wrong fighter lol.

[JUKKA]

May God save him ✝️🇺🇦✝️ God bless Ukraine from Finland. Slava Ukraini ✝️🇫🇮🇺🇦✝️

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Gene Baket]

Incredible pilot story, He is truly the hero of Ukraine.

[Innocent Bystander]

Absolutely astounding they still have a functional airforce more than a year later.

[Alexey Ivanov]

из европы много техники привозят , сарой советской .

[Classified Lone rider]

It's like the whole story is a lie

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[kelly rowland]

Flying blind against aerial enemies with superior range and firepower takes enormous balls of steel and an unshakable resolve. Brave man, fly fast and strong warrior!❤

[TohelpLookup United24]

Be brave like Ukraine 🇺🇦

[Nick Loong]

You got to be a real Patriot to do that day in day out without fail, and knowing you're in a museum piece going to war with current fighters. Respect!🫡

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Jessica Aguilar]

Ukrainians, great people! Fearless warriors! Salute to all heroes! Slava Ukraine!

[Nussschoko]

Only idiots doesn't feel fear. These warriors on ground and air are heroes, because they do what they do, while fearing death.

[Internet Censure]

slavic like russians

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Carolyn Kuhn]

Thank you for such an inspiring report! Those fleeting moments of joy need to be celebrated.

[David Greg]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain Granada but currently living in Texas now and you?

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Oh Cyrus]

My daughter is part Ukrainian and this would make her so proud ❤ her uncle lived in a nice house in the middle of the hood and never spoke English lol. He kept his money in all the walls of his house.

[Sandy C Chen]

Love, respect and support to the brave defenders of Ukraine.

[David Greg]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much,So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain Granada but currently living in Texas now and you?

[Willie Snyder]

Only good thoughts to you young man!! Just a lad and his family saving their country each second.

[Internet Censure]

"Just a lad". unless you misread, he is 29 not 19.😂

[Willie Snyder]

When I was 19 years old I thought that 29 was quite a ways forward. Now, at my current age, 29 seems a long ways back. The focus of the actual story…this heroic, dedicated pilot…is a relative lad to me. Regardless of age and such, he is doing that which I have never had the courage to attempt! Fly Safe Brave Pilot!

[Willie Snyder]

When I was 19 years old I thought that 29 was quite a ways forward. Now, at my current age, 29 seems a long ways back. The focus of the actual story…this heroic, dedicated pilot…is a relative lad to me. Regardless of age and such, he is doing that which I have never had the courage to attempt! Fly Safe Brave Pilot!

[Willie Snyder]

When I was 19 years old I thought that 29 was quite a ways forward. Now, at my current age, 29 seems a long ways back. The focus of the actual story…this heroic, dedicated pilot…is a relative lad to me. Regardless of age and such, he is doing that which I have never had the courage to attempt! Fly Safe Brave Pilot!

[Willie Snyder]

When I was 19 years old I thought that 29 was quite a ways forward. Now, at my current age, 29 seems a long ways back. The focus of the actual story…this heroic, dedicated pilot…is a relative lad to me. Regardless of age and such, he is doing that which I have never had the courage to attempt! Fly Safe Brave Pilot!

[Michael Sparks]

This very heroic fighter pilot is a great Sky Gladiator! Strength and honor!👍🏻 Keep coming home safely!

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Elias]

Boa tarde a todos os guerreiros e guerreiras da Ucrânia.

[Patrick Jones]

3:28 this is a common mentality among pilots... I was having some issues going on at home one day but on a civilian training flight the day of, all of that went away and I was 110% focused on flying the plane.

[Neil Briones]

Salute to all warrior in Ukraine...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Viktor Gadany]

Courageous pilot fighters. Gotta love them.

[DontSupportRats]

As long as they are on your side anyway.

[DontSupportRats]

@Human_Bacon.Sandwhich1 you did not say respect. You said love. I would love great fighter pilots on my side. I would not love great fighter pilots on the other side. Love is not the same as Respect. Two very different concepts.

[zoom]

Another ghost 👻

[Craig Finley]

During World War II, British pilots chasing the V-1 flying bombs ran into the same problem. When they fired, the warhead exploded, showering their fighters with all kinds of debris. The pilots created the tactic of pulling up alongside the V-1s and using their wingtip, "flipped" the V-1. The V-1s gyroscopes couldn't recover and the V-1s crashed. Not sure if this would work here as I've never seen the actual size of the Iranian drones but might be a possibility.

[Gordon Freeman]

HESA Shahed 136: The munition is 3.5 metres (11 ft) long with a wingspan of 2.5 metres (8.2 ft), flies at over 185 kilometres per hour (115 mph), and weighs about 200 kilograms (440 lb).

[Craig Finley]

@Gordon Freeman Thanks for the information!!! Craig

[N R]

The drone flies too slow, Mig29 can't fly that slow!

[N Barnard]

A true hero!

[Eugene Kaleb]

Pilots are real life super hero’s what they do is actually so incredible.. They deserve to be paid more than actors and athletes..

[ZedsDeadOK]

Brave man bless his future safety.

[Alexandra Smith]

He's so young but very heroic and patriotism, love him🤗God Bless!!!

[DJ Luna X]

Even made sure he didn’t damage the town as he was going down!! A real hero!!

[Cinder 16]

He got shot down by something that can’t shoot back 😂

[Sad Vibes]

​@Cinder 16tf you laughing at

[Cinder 16]

@Sad Vibes That a $20,000 ATG drone was able to take down a multimillion $ Ukrainian MiG and you lot are calling him brave for it 💀

[Giorgio G]

Real heroes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Aziz Kozmaqi]

It is remarkable to see this young man fighting for the freedoom of his country. Slava for brave Kozaks. Glory to Ukraine.

[J E]

YES! A Hero, courageous in the face of overwhelming odds to protect civilians.

[Rich Hart]

May God always protect and save him. Glory Ukraine from Indonesia. Хай живе Україна, серцем і розумом завжди з тобою!

[Александр Соколов]

Remember the night he defended our town. Very grateful, he is a real hero!

[Marjorie Coey]

What presence of mind and self control! Rare man. Hope he stays safe and healthy.

[WeCanHelpNow AtUnited24]

I agree, very much so.

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[John Walsh]

The delivery of the F16 has now been approved. Hope this young pilot will soon be training for the superior plane. A game changer.

[Dobol Deh TV]

#SALUTE to you also Ukrainian Pilot. Keep it up and Be safe to continue depend in your country from invaders. Again, I #SALUTE_YOU_PILOTS and ALL SOLDIERS and POLICE and All Civilians volunteers. Be Safe at all times.❤❤❤

[Andy Walton]

God bless Ukraine & ALL Ukrainians 🙏🏼😉🙏🏼

[Vote4Penny]

what an entirely impressive young man. For gods sake, lets give these brave men the tools they need to protect their countryman. Giving these pilots the F16 and Eurofighters can stop these bombers

[Cullen Mills]

We already give Ukraine so much it's not even funny I understand they cannot fight back, but one of the things that makes us military so strong is its F-16s, and we can't allow them to fall into enemy hands

[Cullen Mills]

all im saying is we owe ukraine NADA whatsoever

[Exc3ls]

@Cullen Mills So you consider Russia an enemy country?

[Basil Jacob]

absolute legend! slava ukraine

[Terry Lopez]

Such a brave man and pilot!! All Ukrainens answered the call of there country, such love for country and family. God bless Ukraine. From Kansas, USA

[Android Androm]

God bless USA! God bless Ukraine!

[Saint Nevensky]

God bless Russia, 🇷🇺☦💪💪

[Cheryl K.]

@Saint Nevensky I pray for the conversion of Russia.

[Fennrir First]

​@Saint Nevensky 🤮

[Indy David]

May the force be with you! Slavaukraine

[trump 2020 4 more yrs]

this isn't star wars buddy

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Richard Lesperance]

God bless him!

[samasebevesna]

Translated from Ukrainian “KARA” means “punishment” and “YA” means “I’m”. Always come back alive, real hero!

[mister tamura]

Proper tech is nice, but nothing beats competence, resilience, and motivation.

[Tseries films]

May God protect you pilot

[Martha Iyengar]

Courageous Ukrainian pilots surely deserve the best fighter planes. Nice video

[Boris Badenov]

IMO the F-16 and F-18 are POS. As the RCAF has found out, the F-18 is a true hangar queen. And the F-16 was designed to be a disposable fighter screen for the more expensive and better equipped F-15s.

[The Lone Power Ranger]

As long you pay for them

[Boris Badenov]

@The Lone Power Ranger How about we pay for them the same way Donald Trump paid his Canadian contractors?

[77Avadon77]

@Boris Badenov The same way your mom was paid?

[Anton Stepanov]

A very high-quality and informative video.

[Robert Peters]

Good job young man, stay healthy.

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[etherealhp]

May God protect this man, and be with him!

[Jason Wood]

29 years old already lived more life than most men. Good for him.

[Nicholas Eaton]

The Karaya staffel was a famous squadron of the German Luftwaffe during WW2. Many high scoring aces flew in this staffel, including Eric Hartman.

[Davbiepro]

Amazing report! Thank you for this! Praying that Ukraine receives the planes they need!!!

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Tip0fmyJoyStick]

GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMAN AND THERE FAMILIES FOR ALL THERE SACRIFICE IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM AND SAFETY.. THIS IS THE EXACT REASON WHY WE NEED TO KEEP OUR GOVERNMENT IN CHECK!!!

[Classified Lone rider]

Lol freedom

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Kyle Smith]

77 sorties in a modern combat setting is incredible

[Global Autobahn]

What a hero, 77 mission and counting, Jesus….

[Victor Hugo]

He looks so young. What a lad.

[Brett K]

29 is young?

[Internet Censure]

@Brett K Yes, but in the full-grown adult sense. He is not 39, to call him middle-aged.

[Internet Censure]

Are you 60+ to call him "so young"?😂

[Ashik Khan]

Yes,I can do that!😀

[Daniel Vidic]

"Karaya" was what the best German fighter pilot in WW2, Erich Hartmann wrote onto his BF109 in Operation Barbarossa.

[Movie Nerd]

This guy is the real Maverick 🇺🇦

[Kamazov™]

He said in one of his interview that Top gun is his favorite film)

[Jazz Chng]

He got an ace too! 5 confirmed kills 😁 although they werent kills kills but the suicide drones had the power to take the lives of the people he loves.

[Movie Nerd]

​@Jazz Chng "The fear of God makes a hero; the fear of man makes a coward." - Alvin York

[jordan andrews]

massive respect from the UK.

[golfinginthesun]

That young man deserves a better plane and support.

[TheUnrevealer]

Cameraman never dies. Slava Ukraini!

[Soggy pizza]

Is this not crazy?? No more than 100 years ago seeing the inside of a cockpit while in combat would have been literally impossible unless you were a pilot, now we can watch people take Snapchat videos of them literally in live combat with an enemy nation.

[trump 2020 4 more yrs]

yes because hollywood has majic

[M S]

Why no face visor? What an absolute hero.

[New Found Power]

Outnumbered, outgunned but still fighting.... Incredible... Ukraine and its brave fighters are showing the world the real meaning of courage!!! Stay Zero my friend!!!

[FIDEL CASTRO]

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[Monke]

​@FIDEL CASTRO Weird

[Integrated Hate Spreader]

@FIDEL CASTRO Don't you have a war to loose? Why are you here?

[In Terrestrial]

The glory of combat. I wonder what this nice young man may have been able to do with his life, his family if the politicians did not have him or others alike him to use.

[Renee]

It is natural for men to protect their family and country. There will always be risks of some sort or another. No doubt you find this kind of masculinity 'toxic'.

[Greg yohnk]

Respect to this pilot!

[Johann Ward]

this guy is living my dream and he's 2 years older than me :(

[Corazon Agoncillo]

Everyday we hear stories of Ukrainian heroes from all walks of life, regardless pf age risking their lives and even dying in defense of their country. Ukraine as a country is very blessed to have people like these. May you achieve victory soon.