• FriendOfFalcons@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    NATO advised to have important stuff evacuated and preparations were actually taken to move the mriya.

    > > > According to the SBU, the Mriya aircraft was in good technical condition on the eve of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Hostomel Airport had sufficient fuel for the flight, and the crew was ready for departure. > >

    > > > “However, the former General Director of Antonov State Enterprise did not issue the relevant order and ignored the reports and proposals of his subordinates,” reads the report. > >

    From https://news.yahoo.com/ex-head-antonov-company-charged-150147165.html

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      1 year ago

      Well, damn. Maybe the guy was negligent and the world lost its largest aircraft. :(