On January 18, an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers was held. It was decided to appoint Ihor Klymenko as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs - Head of the National Police of Ukraine. He will be entrusted with the temporary performance of the duties of the Minister of Internal Affairs. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

According to him, after discussions with the Parliament, a proposal for the appointment of a new head of the Ministry will be submitted. 

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs is one of the key links in the security of our country, and therefore the necessary protocols are in place to maintain control over all processes," the Prime Minister emphasized.

In addition, the Government has instructed the State Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies to set up a special working group to oversee the investigation of the Brovary tragedy. The group will include the acting Minister of Internal Affairs, the head of the State Emergency Service, and representatives of other ministries.

"All services are now working at the scene to find out in detail the causes of the helicopter crash. I express my sincere condolences to the families. May all the victims rest in peace," said Denys Shmyhal.

The officials observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of all those who had died in the crash.