Antonov An-225 Mriya: The world’s largest aircraft destroyed—why?
Journal: Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences
Year: 2023

This study examined the underlying reasons for the Russian attack on Antonov An-225 Mriya at Hostomel Airport, that occurred during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.This analysis was conducted through a broad lens of national interest and international aviation.Politico-symbolic, economic, and strategic considerations might have driven the Kremlin to order the destruction of the world's largest aircraft.Politico-symbolically, the aircraft symbolizes Ukraine.Thus, by destroying it, Russia sent a poli