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The Antonov An-225 departs from Hostomel, Ukraine, for a transport flight in May 2016. (Vladimir Shtanko/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
The Antonov An-225 departs from Hostomel, Ukraine, for a transport flight in May 2016. (Vladimir Shtanko/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)