The Antonov AN-225 may have been destroyed by Russia

I certainly hope this is not true but there are stories circulating that the world's largest aircraft, the Antonov 225, might have become a casualty of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

ANTONOV An 225 (MRIYA) UR-82060 (MSN 19530503763

The behemoth of cargo carriers, the only Antonov AN-225 ever built is usually based at Hostomel Airport, an international cargo facility also known as Antonov Airport, located on the north-western outskirts of Kyiv. The airport has been targeted by Russian military and some reports say it is under their control, others that the aircraft was destroyed in the fighting, and still others reporting that the airbase has been recaptured by Ukrainian forces.

‘As fighting continues between Ukrainian and Russian Military Forces, it seems that the life of the Antonov An-225 Mirya aircraft has come to a sad end when its hangar was hit at Gostomel/Hostomel Airport. The Antonov Company confirmed on February 25th that the aircraft was parked at Gostomel Airport and was still intact on Friday.

‘While this day will be marked in history for the loss of this aircraft iconic aircraft, we cannot forget the pain, sadness and loss of life due to this conflict.’

According to the media, the airport has been targeted by Russian military and some reports say it is under their control, others that the aircraft was destroyed in the fighting, and still others reporting that the airbase has been recaptured by Ukrainian forces.

Gostomel/Hostomel is known as Antonov Airport as it was built by the aircraft manufacturer and is used as a test site.