Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules
Summary
A United Nations aviation agency found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014. The plane was hit by a Russian-made missile, killing all 298 people on board. Australia and the Netherlands supported the UN case, calling for Russia to take responsibility.Key Facts
- Flight MH17 was traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
- The plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine during a conflict in the area.
- All 298 passengers and crew died, including 196 from the Netherlands.
- The UN aviation agency ruled that Russia did not follow international air laws.
- The case was taken to the UN in 2022 by Australia and the Netherlands.
- Australia's and the Netherlands' foreign ministers have praised the ruling.
- A Dutch court had previously convicted three people, linked to Russia, for the incident.
- The three convicted individuals have not been jailed as they were not extradited.
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