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ANTONOV REPORTS DESTRUCTION OF SEVERAL AIRCRAFT AS IT GAINS ACCESS TO HOSTOMEL AIRPORT
April 6, 2022

Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer, Antonov, gave an update on the condition of its fleet after it gained access to the Hostomel Airport amidst the pullout of Russian troops in the area it considers a test base.

 

In successive posts on social media, Antonov confirmed that several of its aircraft have been destroyed — aside from the already reported loss of its flagship AN-225 "Mriya," the world's largest aircraft. 

 

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"As a result of the Russian attack and occupation of the airfield, significant damage has been caused to its infrastructure, office buildings, hangars, as well as the destruction of the AN-74T, AN-26-100, and An-225," Antonov said on a LinkedIn post.

 

On Twitter, separately, it said that AN-12, AN-22, AN-28, AN-132D, and AN-124 aircraft, as well as hangars, were damaged by the earlier occupation of Russian forces.

 

It noted that the control tower and administration building were also destroyed.

 

"Unfortunately, as a result of the 'Russian world' actions, the airport is not recognizable now. #AN26, #AN74, and #AN225 aircraft, control tower, and administration building were destroyed," Antonov said. "#AN12, #AN22, #AN28, #AN132D and #AN124-100-150 aircraft, hangars were damaged."

 

The aircraft maker added that the Antonov fleet of AN-124 aircraft has been moved to Leipzig /Halle Airport, Germany while continuing charter flight operations worldwide — and mostly aid missions for Ukraine.

 

Prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Antonov Airlines operate one AN-225 Mriya, seven AN-124-100 Ruslans, one AN-22 Antei, two AN-12s one AN-26, and one AN-74T.

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