Head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration Oleksiy Kuleba said that as of 10:30 on Wednesday, the number of people killed in the crash of the State Emergency Service helicopter in Brovary had increased to 18 people, three of whom were children.

"As of 10:30, there are 18 dead, including three children. It is known about 29 wounded, including 15 children. All necessary assistance is being provided to the victims," the administration's head.

Kuleba said operational services continue to work at the site of the helicopter crash.