Ukraine Military Plane With 14 Aboard Crashes Near Kyiv

The emergencies service in Ukraine on Thursday disclosed that an Ukrainian military plane with 14 people aboard crashed south of Kyiv.

According to the service, the number of people that died from the incident that occured about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Kyiv can not be ascertained.

This is coming at a time not less than six people have lost their lives due to the invasion of Russia in their neighbouring country, Ukraine.

The invasion of Russia has seen world leaders meet with their counsels to determine the next step that would be taken against Russia which has received condemnation for invading Ukraine.

The development as seen the Federal Government of Nigeria take a step to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine due to the crisis in the country.

Naija News noted that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in an interview with NTA said the Nigerian embassy in Kiev has been contacted.

According to Onyeama, the embassy will arrange those willing to return home from other areas including Donestk and Luhensk.