Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the An-24 passenger plane crash in the Amur Region.
"The crash of a passenger plane in the Amur Region is a great tragedy. My deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims. Courage and strength to all whose relatives were on board. A thorough investigation into the causes of the incident will be conducted. The families of the victims will receive the necessary assistance."