Ukrainian Interior Minister died skiing in helicopter
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov was killed today in a helicopter crash in the Kyiv region.
According to official reports, the helicopter crashed due to bad weather near the town of Boryspil. In addition to Minister Avakov, four other passengers were also killed on board, including an Interior Ministry official and an adviser to the Ukrainian president.
The news of Minister Avakov’s death has sent shockwaves throughout Ukraine and has been condemned by political leaders and officials across the country. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and has ordered a full investigation into the accident.
Minister Avakov had served in the post since 2014 and was known for his work in fighting corruption and reforming Ukraine’s security system. His death is a great loss for the country and will be felt by many in Ukraine and across Europe.
The investigation of the accident is ongoing and additional information is expected to continue to be provided in the coming hours and days. All possible causes of the accident are expected to be investigated, including bad weather, technical problems and possible human error.
The international community has also expressed its condolences for the death of Minister Avakov and offered its support to Ukraine at this difficult time. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg issued a statement saying that “Ukraine has lost a leader committed to fighting corruption and reforming the security system. NATO stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people at this difficult time”.
The death of Minister Avakov has also been condemned by the European Union, which has issued a statement saying that “the European Union expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Ukrainian people. Minister Avakov had been a committed leader in the fight against corruption and the reform of the security system in Ukraine, and his death is a great loss for the country.
