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A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 airliner en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam crashed near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014 after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. Separatist pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainian government traded accusations over who is to blame for the attack on the civilian airliner that killed all 298 people on board the plane.
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‘There are clear indications that Russian security services are actively attempting to disrupt efforts to establish the truth,’ prosecutor tells court
‘There are clear indications that Russian security services are actively attempting to disrupt efforts to establish the truth,’ prosecutor tells court
In July 2014, flight MH17 was torn apart by a Russian missile over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people.
In July 2014, flight MH17 was torn apart by a Russian missile over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people.
Malaysia Airlines MH17 was shot down over Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists in July 2014, killing 298 people. Even after years of investigation, no one knows why.
Malaysia Airlines MH17 was shot down over Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists in July 2014, killing 298 people. Even after years of investigation, no one knows why.
A trial starts Monday in the Netherlands for three Russians linked to their country’s security and intelligence services and a Ukrainian rebel commander.
A trial starts Monday in the Netherlands for three Russians linked to their country’s security and intelligence services and a Ukrainian rebel commander.
Recent bribery allegations could also put paid to a much-discussed merger between Asia’s largest budget carrier and Malaysia’s struggling flag carrier Malaysia Airlines.
Recent bribery allegations could also put paid to a much-discussed merger between Asia’s largest budget carrier and Malaysia’s struggling flag carrier Malaysia Airlines.
The airline has struggled to recover from two tragedies: the disappearance of flight MH370 and the shooting down of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine.
The airline has struggled to recover from two tragedies: the disappearance of flight MH370 and the shooting down of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine.
Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was shot down by a Russian-made BUK missile in 2014 over eastern Ukraine. All 298 people on board were killed.
Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was shot down by a Russian-made BUK missile in 2014 over eastern Ukraine. All 298 people on board were killed.
Chinese-Malaysian family the Wongs talk about how they have tried to come to terms with the loss of a wife and mother, who died while working as a flight attendant on the doomed Malaysia Airlines plane.
Chinese-Malaysian family the Wongs talk about how they have tried to come to terms with the loss of a wife and mother, who died while working as a flight attendant on the doomed Malaysia Airlines plane.
The man – who some reports say is wanted by Russia as part of a prisoner swap – was not one of the people previously indicted by Dutch investigators in connection with the crash.
The man – who some reports say is wanted by Russia as part of a prisoner swap – was not one of the people previously indicted by Dutch investigators in connection with the crash.
The shooting down of a Boeing 777 travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in 2014 left 298 people dead and has prompted sanctions, international investigations and criminal charges.
The shooting down of a Boeing 777 travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in 2014 left 298 people dead and has prompted sanctions, international investigations and criminal charges.
In 2014, two tragedies compounded the airline’s troubles. One flight disappeared en route to Beijing with 239 people on board, and another was shot down over Ukraine, killing 298.
In 2014, two tragedies compounded the airline’s troubles. One flight disappeared en route to Beijing with 239 people on board, and another was shot down over Ukraine, killing 298.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the international community has failed to provide any evidence that Moscow was behind the attack on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the international community has failed to provide any evidence that Moscow was behind the attack on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
The international investigative team set up to probe the Malaysia Airlines crash said on Wednesday three Russians and one Ukrainian will face murder charges.
The international investigative team set up to probe the Malaysia Airlines crash said on Wednesday three Russians and one Ukrainian will face murder charges.
Three Russian nationals and one Ukrainian will be tried for murder in a Dutch court on March 9 next year, investigators say.
Three Russian nationals and one Ukrainian will be tried for murder in a Dutch court on March 9 next year, investigators say.
From budget airlines and a boom in passengers to the mystery disappearance of MH370 and the Lion Air crash, Asia’s aviation sector has seen stunning highs – and devastating lows.
From budget airlines and a boom in passengers to the mystery disappearance of MH370 and the Lion Air crash, Asia’s aviation sector has seen stunning highs – and devastating lows.
Moscow’s military records apparently show the weapon was moved to western Ukraine in 1986.
Moscow’s military records apparently show the weapon was moved to western Ukraine in 1986.
Investigators have said the Buk missile that brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine belonged to the 53rd anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Russian army based in Kursk
Investigators have said the Buk missile that brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine belonged to the 53rd anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Russian army based in Kursk
Investigators probing the downing of flight MH17 in 2014 have said, for the first time, that the missile which brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine came from a Russian military brigade. Russia has refused to recognise the report, questioning its findings, as it is not part of the international investigation team.
Investigators probing the downing of flight MH17 in 2014 have said, for the first time, that the missile which brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine came from a Russian military brigade. Russia has refused to recognise the report, questioning its findings, as it is not part of the international investigation team.
The families of the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down over eastern Ukraine 15 months ago, want answers.
The families of the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down over eastern Ukraine 15 months ago, want answers.
A much-anticipated report says the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane that crashed in east Ukraine in 2014 was shot down by a Russian-made missile but doesn't apportion blame to say who launched it.
A much-anticipated report says the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane that crashed in east Ukraine in 2014 was shot down by a Russian-made missile but doesn't apportion blame to say who launched it.
BUK missile fragments have possibly been found at MH17 crash site, Dutch chief investigator said. (Photo: Reuters)
BUK missile fragments have possibly been found at MH17 crash site, Dutch chief investigator said. (Photo: Reuters)
Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine a year ago.
Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine a year ago.