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The Security Service of Ukraine served former CEO Serhii Bychkov with a notice of suspicion for obstructing the Armed Forces by refusing the National Guard permission to enter Hostomel airfield before the full-scale invasion.

Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The former CEO of Antonov State Enterprise was served with a notice of suspicion for obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

On March 10, the Culture Ministry stated that monks from the Russian-controlled UOC-MP must vacate Lavra.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Bychkov is accused of forbidding the Ukrainian military to build defensive fortifications at Hostomel airport by blocking the National Guard's access

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

The actions led to the temporary capture of Hostomel airport and destruction of the An-225 Mriya

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Bychkov faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted under Part 2 of Article 114-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

In March 2023, the Ministry of Defence filed a lawsuit to recover UAH 1,340,465,698 from Lviv Arsenal.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:01.850Z

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