# Aeroflot aircraft seizure in Geneva > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aeroflot-aircraft-seizure-in-geneva > Updated: 2026-09-22T05:31:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. An Aeroflot Airbus A321 has remained grounded at Geneva Airport for over four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The aircraft, registered in Bermuda and owned by the Russian state leasing company GTLK through an Irish-registered entity, became stranded after European airspace was closed to Russian flights. The aircraft is experiencing severe physical and structural degradation. Reports indicate flat tires, visible fuselage damage, and an unpleasant odor from untouched fuel and meals. More recent assessments highlight concerns regarding structural cracks, electronic failures, and exposed engines. The situation is stalled by a complex legal and regulatory deadlock. While an Irish liquidator is tasked with seizing and selling GTLK assets to compensate creditors, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) prohibits the maintenance, overhaul, or sale of aircraft belonging to sanctioned Russian entities. Due to the high costs of parking—estimated to exceed 1.7 million euros—and the extent of the decay, industry experts suggest it may be more practical to scrap the plane for parts than to return it to service. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Aeroflot Airbus A321 decays at Geneva Airport due to sanctions An Aeroflot Airbus A321 has been deteriorating at Geneva Airport since February 2022 due to sanctions preventing its maintenance and return to Russia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeroflot-airbus-a321-decays-at-geneva-airport-due-to-sanctions ### 2026-09-15: Aeroflot Airbus grounded in Geneva for over four years due to sanctions An Aeroflot Airbus A321 has been grounded at Geneva Airport for over four years due to EU sanctions, accumulating more than 1.7 million euros in parking fees while falling into disrepair. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeroflot-airbus-stranded-in-geneva-for-over-four-years-due-to-sanctions --- Cite as: Aeroflot aircraft seizure in Geneva. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aeroflot-aircraft-seizure-in-geneva