Investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine have launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of a helicopter in Brovary, Kyiv region.

Several versions of the tragedy are being considered, including:

• violation of flight rules;
• technical malfunction of the helicopter;
• deliberate actions to destroy the vehicle.

The SSU is conducting investigative and operational activities to establish all the causal links and circumstances of the incident.

According to preliminary information, at least 16 people died as a result of the crash, including 3 children.

The SSU leadership and the entire staff express their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims.