The crash site in Baranovichi is still cordoned off. The facades, roofs, windows and fences of several apartment and private houses were partially damaged, utility workers immediately joined in the elimination of the damage. Local authorities reacted quickly. About 50 people were involved. The work went on all day and night. Later, the restoration and improvement of the adjacent territory will begin.
Residents of the city are carrying flowers to the place of death of the pilots. Their photographs were posted in the Church of the Holy Myrrh-Bearers, a memorial service was held. Belarusians grieve together with relatives and friends of the pilots. Residents of the city express their gratitude for the lives saved, no one was left indifferent. Baranovichi says goodbye to the fallen pilots.
Fellow aviators and relatives of the victims gathered at the airport to honor the pilots with a moment of silence, an orchestra performance and the guard of honor. The bodies will be delivered to Lida by a special An-26 flight. A farewell ceremony is planned at the base of the assault air base tomorrow in Lida, from 9 to 11 in the morning. Major Andrei Nichiporchik will be buried in Lida, Lieutenant Nikita Kukonenko in Polotsk.
