KIEV, Nov. 13 – Two Ukrainians and four people from unidentified Southeast Asian countries were aboard the Mi-2 helicopter which crashed in Slovakia, the State Border Service reported on Friday.

"As a result of the search operations which have taken place today in the territory of Slovakia, a Mi-2 civilian helicopter was found 35 kilometers from the border. Two Ukrainian citizens, and four people from the countries of Southeast Asia, including two women, were on board the helicopter. This helicopter was likely used by criminals to transport illegal migrants. The circumstances of the accident are being clarified," the State Border Service of Ukraine said in a statement.