Zelenskyy responded to the large-scale plane crash in South Korea
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Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:12:00 +0200
Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of the deceased Terrible news about the tragic Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in the Republic of Korea, which took so many lives.
Every loss is an immeasurable tragedy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased, the people of South Korea, and the countrys acting President Choi Sangmok.
Ukraine shares your grief and supports the Korean people in this difficult time, Volodymyr Zelenskyy added.
What is known about the plane crash in South KoreaAccording to media reports, the crash occurred during the landing of a Boeing aircraft operated by Jeju Air, which was flying from Thailand.There were 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
Footage posted online shows the plane, with no visible landing gear, skidding down the runway and then crashing into a wall, causing an explosion, fire and debris.
The cause of the crash has not yet been officially determined.
Initially, 85 people were reported dead.
Later, the death toll rose to 120.Officials believe the crash may have been caused by a landing gear failure, possibly caused by a bird strike.
An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
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