Antonov AN-225 Destroyed during Russian invasion
During the fourth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Antonov AN-225, a massive plane with over 30 years of service, was destroyed, according to Agence France-Presse. The aircraft, also known as Mriya ("dream" in Ukrainian), parked at an airfield near the capital city of Kyiv. When Russian forces attacked it, reports Jack Guy for CNN.
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian foreign minister, said on Twitter: "Russia may have destroyed our 'Mriya', but we will not be defeated by their dream of a free, strong, and democratic European state. We will prevail!".Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian foreign Minister
The Antonov AN-225 was being repaired at an airport in Gostomel. Which was seized by Russian forces last week. According to Ukroboronprom, the weapons manufacturer that manages the Antonov com...