The SSU has gathered indisputable evidence of guilt of former Antonov officials, the CEO and the head of aviation security unit.

The criminal actions of the ex-officials led to the temporary seizure of a strategically important airfield during the battles for Kyiv and the destruction of the AN-225 Mriya aircraft.

The SSU has now completed the pre-trial investigation and has sent the indictment to court.

According to the investigation, on the eve of russia’s full-scale invasion, the suspected officials did not allow the National Guard of Ukraine to enter the territory of Hostomel airport to prepare for its defence.

To do this, in January-February 2022, they ordered to block the access of the Ukrainian military to the territory of the facility.

Based on the evidence collected, the former CEO and the head of aviation security unit are charged under Articles 27.2 and 114-1.2 of the CCU (obstruction of lawful activities of the AFU and other military formations).

The suspects are in custody and face up to 15 years in prison.

The investigation was carried out under the procedural supervision of the Specialized Defence Prosecutor’s Office.