The world’s largest cargo plane is no more after it was reportedly damaged to a severe extent in a recent Russian shell attack.
According to local media reports, the iconic cargo plane is said to be no more after it was intensely struck by Russian forces while standing at the Gostomel airport, near the capital city of Kyiv.
This particular base is being looked at with keen interest by the Russians for sending out more weapons to conduct attacks in Ukraine.
Sources have revealed how the costs related to the giant plane’s repair would estimate to be around $3 billion which the Ukrainian manufacturer hopes will be covered by Russians.
The renowned airplane was deemed to be an absolutely brilliant creation that translated as the ‘Dream’. For many, it was a legendary plane that was originally brought to life by the Soviet Union, during the time that it controlled Ukraine as a Socialist republic.
A statement was recently retweeted by the President’s office in Ukraine that stated: “We will do our best at rebuilding the plane”.
Recent photographs are going viral at the moment which clearly shows the effects of a devastating shell attack by the Russians on the Gostomel Airport. This is present on the northwestern side of Kyiv.
Both hangers can be seen covered with smoke, as one emits flames.
The iconic AN-225 was termed to be the heaviest aircraft ever created and had the potential to carry nearly 250 tonnes of cargo.
Sources revealed how the plane was unable to fly back to safety during the Russian invasion as it was undergoing repair at that particular airport.
The exact time of the fire that engulfed the hanger where the plane stood was detected to be 11:13 am.
Despite the damage, Ukraine vows to fulfill its dream of a strong, democratic, and free nation as the country continues to be bombarded by Russian forces.