Identification of bodies of Ukrainians killed in UIA plane crash completed

Experts of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry have received DNA profiles of the remains of all 11 Ukrainian citizens who died in the crash of a UIA plane. Preparations for the repatriation of the bodies to Ukraine are underway.

Censor.NET reports citing IM. 

This was reported by the Ukrainian Interior Ministry.

On January 8, Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran, killing all 176 passengers and crew members on board. The victims include 11 nationals of Ukraine (two passengers and nine crew members), citizens of Canada, Iran, Sweden, Afghanistan, Germany, and UK.

See more: Zelenskyi met with relatives of Ukrainians killed in plane crash near Tehran. PHOTOS

Previously, the Iranian side stated that the crash had been caused by technical problems.

On January 11, Iran announced that its military "unintentionally" shot down the Ukrainian aircraft.