Ukraine Identifies Russian General Suspected of Ordering AN-225 Mriya Destruction
Ukraine's Security Service has accused Russian Lieutenant General Anatoly Kontsevoi of ordering the destruction of the world's largest cargo jet, the An-225 Mriya, during the invasion of Ukraine. The airport where the plane was located was considered an important objective for Russia because its capture would have helped them establish a marshaling point for an attack on the capital. If convicted, Kontsevoi faces up to 15 years in prison. There have been efforts to raise funds to build a new Mriya, but it remains an open question whether a new An-225 will arise from the ashes before the man accused of ordering its destruction is arrested.
