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The tragedy in Brovary shocked not only Ukrainians, but also international partners. World leaders express their condolences to the families of the victims.
On the morning of January 18, a State Emergency Service helicopter crashed near a kindergarten in Brovary, carrying Interior Minister Denis Monastyrsky, his first deputy Yevgeny Yenin and State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Yuri Lubkovich. Together with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as a result of the tragedy, 14 people died, including 1 child. International leaders and organizations offer their condolences to the families of the victims. Channel 24
World leaders react to Brovary tragedy
President of the European CommissionUrsula Fond der Leyen wrote that “the tragedy strikes the heart of war-torn Ukraine.” She expressed condolences to the families of the victims and to the whole country after the helicopter crash in Brovary. “We miss you,” she wrote.
UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Denise Brown< /strong> expressed condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Ukraine on behalf of the United Nations.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Denis Monastyrsky, First Deputy Minister Yevgeny Enin and Secretary of State Yuriy Lubkovich. Some other officials and local residents, in particular children, were also killed and wounded in Brovary near Kyiv this morning,” she wrote.
Polish PresidentAndrzej Duda wrote that he accepted the information about the crash “with deep sadness”.
It is with deep sadness that I received the information about the helicopter crash in Brovary near Kyiv, which resulted in the death of several people, including high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims,” he said.
Lithuanian PresidentGitanas Nauseda wrote that his country misses the Ukrainians. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine and said that this tragedy is another tragic consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Geger wrote that he was very upset by the news of a helicopter crash near a kindergarten in Brovary. He expressed condolences to all those who lost their loved ones.
European Council President Charles Michel said that Monastyrsky was a great friend of the EU and wrote that the Council joins the sorrow of Ukrainians.
We join in the grief of Ukrainians after the tragic helicopter accident in Brovary. Minister Denis Monastyrsky was a great friend of the EU. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the people of Ukraine,” wrote Charles Michel.
British Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to UkraineMelinda Simmonssaid that she was struck by the tragic death of the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and civilians after a helicopter accident in Brovary. She also said that she knew Minister Monastyrsky and his First Deputy Yenin well and expressed sincere condolences to their families and partners of the Ukrainian government.
Madame US Ambassador to UkraineBridget Brink wrote that stunned and saddened by the terrible news.
My deepest condolences are close to Minister Monastyrsky, First Deputy Enin, as well as to all those who died and were injured in this morning's catastrophe. Our hearts are with the Brovary community and our friends and partners in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine,” she said.
Head of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas wrote that he was horrified to learn about the death of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Denis Monastyrsky and his deputy Yevhen Enin. He said that they were excellent cooperation partners and friends. “My deepest condolences to the family and friends,” he said.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Ukraine. He wished the wounded to recover as soon as possible.
With great sadness I received the news of the helicopter accident in Brovary near Kyiv, which claimed many lives, including that of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Condolences to the families of the victims and the friendly people of Ukraine. I also wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” he said.
Please note. Search and rescue operations in Brovary have already been completed. A total of 14 people died, including 1 child. 25 people were also injured, including 11 children.
