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Have they confirmed that Malaysia airlines flight MH17 was shot down?
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What happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH17?
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in Ukraine. Do not confuse MH17 with the missing MH370 which vanished over the ocean somewhere. On July 17th 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down in Ukraine, near the border with Russia. The two countries at this time are in conflict with each other. Who exactly fired the shot is still being investigated, but the finger seems to be pointing at the separatists at this time.
How many people were onboard Malaysian Airlines flight MH17?
295 people
Where did Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 take off from before they were shot down?
Amsterdam
Who in the area had the ability to shoot down Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 if it was not the Russian Rebels?
In addition to Russia, the Ukraine had access to a missle launcher-type weapon like the one believed to have shot down MH17.
Did anyone from Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 survive?
As of Monday, July 21st, 2014 it is expected that none of the passengers or crew members survived the crash.
Why was Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 flying over an area of Ukraine that was known to be hostile territory?
The path in which the airplane was flying was not considered hostile territory. It is actually a very common path that commercial airlines take when flying to places like Thailand. Flights have since been diverted to fly around that area. It is still unclear who exactly shot the plane down and why.
How long after Malaysia Airlines lost contact with MH17 until they knew it had been shot down?
Once the wreckage discovered, it was obvious immediately that the plane had been shot down. That same day, officials identified the type of weapon that shot the plane down. However, they have yet to figure out exactly which country is responsible - Russia or Ukraine.
How have the link to cherish MH17 victims?
Certainly, you may use e-memorial.net/list.php?type=featured
Is there online obituaries for MH17 victims?
Yes, there are online obituaries for some MH17 victims, typically posted by their families or loved ones. These can be found on various memorial websites, social media platforms, or on the websites of news organizations. You may also find tributes or memorials in local newspapers or community websites.
