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Video shows charred wreck of world's biggest airplane, the Antonov AN-225, after it was destroyed in Russian invasion of Ukraine
The wreckage of a large cargo plane, the Antonov AN-225, alongside an older image before its destruction
A composite image showing wreckage of the Antonov AN-225 broadcast on Russian state TV, alongside a May 2016 file photo of the same plane.Channel 1/AFP/Insider
  • Russia aired a video of the wreck of the world's largest plane.

  • The plane was destroyed in a battle near the airport.

  • Russia state TV wanted to blame Ukraine for its destruction.

The mangled wreck of the world's largest cargo plane was shown on Russian state TV.

The footage of the ruined Ukrainian jet was shown on Russia's state-run Channel 1 on Friday and then shared on Western social-media channels. It was not clear if it was live or recorded.

The plane is named Mriya and it is a point of Ukrainian pride.

Hostomel airport is located around 15 miles from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

—OsintTv (@OsintTv) March 4, 2022

On the first day of the invasion of Ukraine, the airfield was targeted and captured by the Ukrainians, but they quickly regained control, as described by The Wall Street Journal.

The Journal reported that the plane was damaged that day. Ukroboronprom said it was at the airport for repairs.

It is not clear who has control of the airport. At the time of the recording, Russian troops were in control.

Image of wrecked Antonov AN-225 plane at Hostomel airport, near Kyiv, Ukraine
Image of the wrecked Antonov AN-225 plane at Hostomel airport, near Kyiv, Ukraine, as broadcast by Russia's state-controlled Channel 1.Channel 1
Image of wrecked Antonov AN-225 plane at Hostomel airport, near Kyiv, Ukraine
Image of the wrecked Antonov AN-225 plane at Hostomel airport, near Kyiv, Ukraine, as broadcast by Russia's state-controlled Channel 1.Channel 1

The plane had been destroyed, according to Ukronroboprom.

The statement read, "Russia has hit the Mriya as a symbol of Ukraine's aviation capabilities."

The Russian broadcast on Friday said that it was destroyed by Ukrainian strikes.

Neither of them gave evidence for their claims.

The images on Channel 1 are consistent with a video that has been circulating online in recent days.

—IgorGirkin (@GirkinGirkin) March 3, 2022

The plane was built and operated by a Ukroboronprom subsidiary. The company has yet to respond to the Channel 1 footage of its plane, but did respond to the earlier video in a tweet.

The plane's condition was unknown, and people should wait for the announcement of whether it can be restored.

—ANTONOV Company 🇺🇦 (@AntonovCompany) March 3, 2022

Ukroboronprom estimated the cost of restoration at $3 billion and said Russia should pay for it.

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