(Dan Tri) – Iran today said that its military `accidentally` shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane on the morning of January 8, killing 176 people.
Scene of a Ukrainian plane carrying 176 people exploding after being mistakenly shot down by Iran
Investigators at the scene of the plane crash (Photo: IRNA)
Responsibility for the accidental shooting of a Ukrainian plane will be pursued
According to an announcement by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Twitter today, the investigation by the Iranian armed forces concluded that the country’s missiles were mistakenly launched `due to human error`, causing the Ukrainian plane to crash.
`The armed forces’ internal investigation has concluded that regrettably, missiles launched due to human error caused the horrific Ukrainian plane crash and the deaths of 176 innocent people. The investigation
Families of victims grieve at the memorial site at Boryspil airport, on the outskirts of Kiev, Ukraine.
`The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this tragic mistake. Please send my condolences and prayers to the grieving families. I express my deep condolences,` the Iranian leader wrote
The Iranian President also directed to limit all errors in the national air defense system after the accidental shooting of a Ukrainian plane.
The plane was mistakenly shot at a `sensitive` time
Rescuers at the scene of the Ukrainian plane crash.
CNN news agency quoted an announcement from the Iranian armed forces today saying, a few hours after Iran’s missile attack on two military bases in Iraq, where US soldiers were stationed, in the early morning of August 8.
According to the announcement, in that sensitive and important situation, the Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 took off from Imam Khomeini airport and while changing direction, the plane moved too close to a sensitive military center.
Iran mistook the Ukrainian plane as a hostile target
Ukraine International Airlines plane (Photo: Getty)
According to the Guardian news agency, an Iranian military announcement published by state media said that the Ukrainian plane was mistakenly shot because Iran thought it was a hostile target, after the plane turned toward a center.
“The army has been placed in the highest state of readiness.
In a statement released this morning, the Iranian military also apologized for the tragedy and said it would upgrade the military force’s systems to avoid repeating similar mistakes in the future.
Iran’s Foreign Minister confirmed the results of the plane crash
The victim’s body at the scene of the plane crash in Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif posted a comment on Twitter today, January 11, confirming the initial results of the investigation into the Ukrainian plane crash.
`A sad day.
Foreign Minister Zarif also sent his condolences and deep apologies to the Iranian people, as well as the families of the victims and the countries affected in the plane crash tragedy.
The plane crashed due to `human error`
Ukrainian plane exploded in Iran
AP news agency quoted Iran’s announcement today, January 11, saying that the country’s military `accidentally` shot down a Ukrainian airline plane, killing all 176 people on board.
The announcement said `human error` led to the crash of the Ukrainian plane.
According to Reuters news agency, the notice was posted on Iranian state television this morning, affirming that relevant parties will be held responsible.
Debris of the Ukrainian plane at the crash scene.
The Boeing 737-800 of Ukraine International Airlines crashed early on the morning of January 8, a few minutes after taking off from the capital Tehran (Iran) to Kiev (Ukraine), killing all 176 people on board.
Iran has denied shooting the plane by mistake
Video of the moment a Ukrainian plane was suspected of being hit by a missile in Iran
Iran previously said the UIA Boeing 737 had a technical problem, causing an engine to catch fire.
Meanwhile, US and Canadian officials became increasingly suspicious that the UIA Boeing 737 was hit by an Iranian missile.
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