Move Over "Ghost Of Kyiv", Sniper "Charcoal" Is Ukraine's New War Hero

The sniper is only known by her call sigh “Charcoal”. According to Ukrainian armed forces, she joined the Marines in 2017.

The photo of sniper “Charcoal” have been released by the Ukrainian army.

First, it was the “Ghost of Kyiv” who became the hero of Ukrainian defence against the Russians. And now, that spot has been taken by a sniper, known only by her call sign “Charcoal”.

The images of the female sniper have been released by the Ukrainian army on Facebook, which show her face partially covered to mask the identity of “Charcoal”.

She is being compared to the legendary Second World War sharpshooter, nicknamed “Lady Death”.

According to the information provided by the Ukrainian armed forces, “Charcoal” joined the Marines in 2017, hoping to impress her younger brother, as reported by New York Post.

She fought in the country’s east against Russia-backed separatists and served until the end of her contract in January this year. The sniper joined back when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, according to The Independent.

The publication also shared what she said of the Russians: “These are not people. The Nazis were not as vile as these orcs. We must take them all out!”

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-move-over-ghost-of-kyiv-sniper-charcoal-is-ukraines-new-war-hero-2866672