UN chief deeply saddened by plane crash in Kazakhstan

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "is deeply saddened" by the news of a plane crash in western Kazakhstan, his spokesperson said late Wednesday.

In a statement, the UN chief extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expressed his sympathy to the affected nations. He wished a swift and full recovery to those injured in this tragic incident.