Ukraine: senior officials die in helicopter crash near nursery
Guardian, 18 Jan 2023
A helicopter believed to have been travelling to the frontline has crashed in a Kyiv suburb, killing senior officials including the interior minister, Denys Monastyrsky, and a number of children who died after debris hit a nearby nursery.
Subscribe to Guardian News. on YouTube► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub
Footage from the immediate aftermath shows a building and cars on fire, with video released by the Ukrainian police showing parts of the helicopter scattered across the crash site. Security services are investigating possible causes, including a technical malfunction, a breach of flight rules and the intentional destruction of the helicopter.
The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg
Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition
The Guardian on YouTube:
The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs
Guardian. Australia► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs
Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs
Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs
Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs