Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukrainian military plane with 14 onboard crashes near Kyiv
New Delhi, February 24: A Ukrainian military plane with as many as 14 persons onboard crashed near Kyiv, Ukrainian emergency services were quoted as saying. At least 40 persons have been killed so far in attacks by Russian troops in Ukraine.
The Ukraine army had earlier claimed that a Russian plane was shot down over Luhansk Region. Russia has seized control of two villages to the east of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a war on Ukraine.
On the other hand, the Ukraine International Airlines on Thursday announced the suspension of scheduled and charter flights to/from Ukraine due to the closure of its airspace for civilian airspace users until 23:59 pm (Kiev time).
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The UIA maintains and will maintain liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, read Ukraine International Airlines statement.
The statement advised all passengers and citizens of Ukraine who are abroad and planning to return to Ukraine. They must register on the state website of the State Registration of Ukrainian Citizens. Registered citizens will be provided with information about flights to these points and to points of arrival in Ukraine, added the statement.
The advisory also noted that all current information on the further status of flights will be posted on the official UIA website. "Passengers of cancelled flights will be informed by e-mail or phone, which are specified in the reservation. Passengers, please, check the availability of relevant contact information at Ukraine International Airlines - e-mail, individual mobile phone number," said UIA statement.
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The UIA team further reiterated to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of passengers.
Earlier on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said special military operations are being launched "to protect" the people in the Donbas region. He also warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to "consequences".
Leaders from a number of countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and the European Union have condemned Russia's military operations in the Donbas region.
-PTC News
