Ghani regrets loss of Afghans in plane crash

KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has extended deep sympathies and condolences to families and friends of the Afghans killed in a Ukrainian plane crash in Iran.

“Regrettably, 13 Afghan nationals were among the victims of the Ukrainian plane crash,” the president said in a tweet.

“I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Our hearts go out to them during this tragic time,” he wrote.

“I have instructed government entities to look for information about the relatives and family members of the victims living in Afghanistan, in order to provide them with necessary support,” he said.

Iran has acknowledged that its military “unintentionally” shot down he Ukrainian plane, killing all 176 on board.

The Ukrainian airliner burst into flames shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people aboard.

An initial report blamed the crash on engine failure. But the Iranian state TV announced the plane was mistakenly shot down.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javed Zarif apologised for the incident and extended condolences to the victims’ families and countries.

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