International reaction following the helicopter crash and the death of 14 people including Ukraine's ministry officials and children in Brovary.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska have attended a memorial service to commemorate the 14 people killed in a helicopter crash this week.
Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs- Denys Monastyrskyi, First Deputy Minister- Yevhen Yenin, State Secretary- Yurii Lubkovych, and four other ministry officials were killed when their French-made Super Puma helicopter plummeted amid fog into a nursery on the eastern outskirts of Kyiv on Wednesday. Another seven people were killed, including one child, in the crash. Emergency Responders and other officials are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Monarchs, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and High Officials of various organizations have expressed deep grief over the tragic helicopter crash in Brovary. Some of the statements made public are shown below.
''Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families of all those killed in the tragic helicopter crash in Ukraine this morning, including Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyy and other senior Ukrainian government officials. Our hearts are also with the dozens of civilians who were killed or injured, including precious children, and their families. We grieve with all those who are mourning this heartbreaking tragedy. Mr. Monastyrskyy and his team were deeply involved in the preservation of Ukraine’s democracy—both its defense against Russian aggression, and the vital work of reforms to strengthen Ukraine’s institutions through this war and into the future. A reformer and patriot, Mr. Monastyrskyy championed the will of the Ukrainian people. We will continue to honor that legacy through efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s institutions, and in our unfailing partnership with the people of Ukraine to keep the flame of freedom bright. Today, we are praying for healing for the wounded and comfort for those who have lost loved ones. The United States stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of this tragedy, and for as long as it takes.''
Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.
President of the United States of America.
''The news of the helicopter crash in Brovary is incredibly tragic. I’m sending my condolences to the families of the victims, to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and to the Ukrainian people – and I’m wishing a fast and full recovery to the injured. Canada continues to stand with Ukraine.''
Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada.
''Saddened by the tragic death of Ukrainian Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky. Thoughts for all the victims of this terrible event that occurred near a kindergarten, for the children and the families. France offers its condolences to its Ukrainian friends.''
Emmanuel Macron,
President of the French Republic.
''It is with deep sadness that I received information about the helicopter crash in Brovary near Kyiv which left several persons killed, including senior officials of Ukraine's Ministry of Interior. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.''
Andrzej Duda,
President of the Republic of Poland.
''I was deeply saddened to hear this morning’s terrible news from Brovary, Ukraine. On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of all of those killed in the helicopter crash, including our friends Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyy, First Deputy Minister Yevhen Yenin, and State Secretary Yuri Lubkovych. We mourn these heartbreaking deaths, a tragic loss beyond words.
The United States offers our support and solidarity to Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, which has been a close partner for many years. Our thoughts are with our friends who are grieving their loss. Now and always, the United States is committed to standing with Ukraine in its hour of need.''
Antony Blinken,
U.S. Secretary of State
United States Department of State.
''Tragic news of the helicopter crash in Ukraine this morning, which took the lives of Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyy, members of his team and civilians.
Denys was a true friend of the UK. We are ready to support Ukraine in whatever way we can.''
James Cleverly,
Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
''I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyi, First Deputy Minister Yevhen Yenin and State Secretary Yurii Lubkovych. Some other Government officials and local residents, including children, have also been killed and injured in Brovary, near Kyiv, this morning.
I extend, on behalf of the United Nations, my deepest sympathy and condolences to their families, to the Government and to the people of Ukraine.''
Denise Brown,
UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine
United Nations.
''It is with deep sadness that I received the news that Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs- Mr. Denys Monastyrsky, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Internal Affairs- Mr. Yurii Lubkovych, and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs- Mr. Yevhen Yenin were killed in a helicopter crash on 18 January in Brovary.
Several people, including children, were killed and injured in this accident. My sincerest condolences to the families of the victims, to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and to the people of Ukraine. And I am wishing a fast and full recovery to the injured.
This tragic incident that occurred near a kindergarten shows once again the immense toll Ukraine is paying in this war. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine. The ICRSS grieves with all those who are mourning this heartbreaking tragedy.''
MSJ Swapnil,
Acting Principal Executive Officer
International Environmental Research And Safety Service (IERSS).
WK News.
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