The wreckage at Hostomel Airport – and the end of the 'Dream' aircraft

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By Alex Lennane

04/04/2022

If you had heard that the mighty An-225 could be repaired, these BBC images from Hostomel Airport will put that idea to rest. The airport – and home to the world’s largest freighter – became a battleground, and the Mriya “Dream” is over. A truly sad end for Antonov’s pride and joy.

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