Antonov State Enterprise is building a second An-225 Mriya aircraft at a secret facility, with the project reported to be 30% complete. The reconstruction involves combining parts from the original destroyed airframe with new components, costing an estimated €500 million.
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Yevhen Havrylov stated that the reconstruction of the second An-225 Mriya is 30% complete at a secret facility.
The first An-225 Mriya was destroyed by Russian forces during the offensive in Kyiv Oblast in February 2022.
The reconstruction project costs €500,000,000.
Leipzig/Halle Airport will assist in raising funds for the reconstruction by selling souvenirs.
Antonov is producing a second An-225 Mriya aircraft at a secret location, with the new machine 30% complete.
The first An-225 Mriya was destroyed by Russian forces in the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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