Ukrainian Pensioner Shoots Down $85m Russian Jet With A Rifle

Ukrainian pensioner, Valeriy Fedorovych, displayed rare bravery as he opened fire on a Russian Su-34 jet, which flew overheard in Chernihiv with just a rifle, sending it down in circles to the ground. As unbelievable as it sounds, it has been confirmed by the State Border Service of Ukraine. It’s no news that Ukraine is facing trouble times with Russian attacks.

This Ukrainian pensioner shoots down a Russian jet with his rifle.

Yet Ukraine isn’t giving up, and one of its citizens, Valeriy, has proved he has had enough of it. 

Valeriy picked off the aircraft worth £74million, and video circulating at the time showed it careening back to earth. Footage shared by the agency shows the pensioner walking with a rifle slung over his shoulder through the city’s mostly destroyed Russian bombardment. He was also spotted retrieving some of the debris of the exploded jet and keeping it in his garage. 

Valeriy’s act has since been praised, especially for his assistance in protecting the state border. 

Accordingly, the State Border Service has duly rewarded and honored him with a medal. However, advancing Ukrainian forces recently raised their flag above a recaptured village in Kherson as their bold counter-offensive continues to push back Russian troops. Images showed three soldiers hoisting up the blue and yellow national flag as a symbol of resistance above the roof titles of Vysokopillya. 

Interestingly, the photo evoked the iconic Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima image taken of US marines during the final stages of the Pacific War in 1945.