World’s only Antonov AN-225 Mriya Destroyed

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What a shame if this is true.

War is pointless. God help Ukraine.

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[Noxegon]

FR24 indicates that UR-82060 has been on the ground in GML since February 5.

[Noxegon]

Dmitry Antonov says the aircraft is intact – for the moment anyway.

There's a Facebook post:

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[SpringHeeledJack]

The question that has to be asked is, if the AN-225 was/is airworthy, why the H didn't they reposition it several weeks ago out of the build-up zone to keep it safe for future work ?

[The AvgasDinosaur]

Originally Posted by SpringHeeledJack

The question that has to be asked is, if the AN-225 was/is airworthy, why the H didn't they reposition it several weeks ago out of the build-up zone to keep it safe for future work ?

mainly because she was in for routine maintenance and checks

[DaveReidUK]

Originally Posted by Noxegon

Dmitry Antonov says the aircraft is intact – for the moment anyway.

I wouldn't be surprised if the invading forces had been briefed about the strategic importance of the aircraft and the need to avoid damaging it.

After all, if Putin's plans work out, he will then be the proud (if illegal) owner of a uniquely useful aircraft, albeit one that will probably be no longer welcome anywhere outside Russia.

[procede]

Originally Posted by DaveReidUK

I wouldn't be surprised if the invading forces had been briefed about the strategic importance of the aircraft and the need to avoid damaging it.

Probably even more important is the symbolic value of the aircraft, as an example of Soviet achievement.

[jethro15]

One thing that is becoming very apparent regarding this tragic turn of events, is that Joe Public cannot rely on media in any form (Mainstream/Social) for accurate information.

[oceancrosser]

Originally Posted by jethro15

One thing that is becoming very apparent regarding this tragic turn of events, is that Joe Public cannot rely on media in any form (Mainstream/Social) for accurate information.

Has Joe Public ever been able to rely on “official” news

[jethro15]

Has Joe Public ever been able to rely on “official” news

ummm......................Touché

[DuncanDoenitz]

Am I alone in thinking that if the usurping of Mriya by Russia is inevitable then, however tragic, euthanasia at the hand of its own stable might be preferable?

[ATNotts]

Originally Posted by jethro15

One thing that is becoming very apparent regarding this tragic turn of events, is that Joe Public cannot rely on media in any form (Mainstream/Social) for accurate information.

That is so true. I have given up on all the rolling news channels now, and try to cross check as much as I can with other sources, but never social media platforms.

[Less Hair]

Maybe try traditional, well established media with some trackable reputation from different countries instead of "free" websites that get paid by clicks?

[ATNotts]

Originally Posted by Less Hair

Maybe try traditional, well established media with some trackable reputation from different countries instead of "free" websites that get paid by clicks?

That is exactly what I do!

[Senior Pilot]

Thread drifting away from OT: this thread for Ukraine discussion 👍

[unworry]

Due to the fighting at Gostomel airport, unfortunately it's farewell to the An-225, of which there was only one in the world

It was a key global asset in moving emergency humanitarian supplies, along with time critical cargo that couldn't be carried by any other plane. Mryia was one magnificent beast. Adieu

Damn

edit to add: Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, has confirmed that AN-225 "Myriya" was destroyed

[mole man]

AN 225

Is the AN 225 in the Ukraine and ok????

[andycba]

Apparently not -

You Tube

[The AvgasDinosaur]

Yes at Gostomel on checks.
No destroyed by fire 27th February 2022
RIP 😢😢