On the anniversary of the tragedy, the European Union called for those responsible for the brutal attack to be brought to justice, and also expressed hope that Russia would recognize its responsibility and fully cooperate in efforts to establish the truth.
Eight years ago, a passenger plane was shot down into the sky over the Donbass. On the anniversary of the tragedy, the European Union called on those responsible for the brutal terrorist attack to be held accountable. According to European Truth, this is stated in a statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
“Russia’s war of occupation against Ukraine is a painful reminder of what happened eight years ago to the 298 people aboard flight MH17, and it reinforces the need for justice,” Borrell said.
The European Union has expressed hope that Russia will recognize its responsibility and fully cooperate in efforts to establish the truth.
MH17 flew from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014, and was shot down over Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine, according to international investigators and prosecutors, by a Russian surface-to-air missile.
Moscow has denied any involvement in the tragedy.
“On June 10, the Netherlands ended the last court session with the landing of a Malaysian Airlines flight shot into the sky over Donbass in July 2014. Consideration of the case in the District Court of The Hague has been ongoing since March. 2020. Verdict in the case against the three remaining big Russians and one Ukrainian is expected later this year. None of the defendants have appeared in Dutch court, “the report said.
On July 17, 2014, a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flying MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in the Donetsk region. All 298 people on board were killed. During the investigation, it was established that the plane was shot down by Russian military personnel with the participation of pro-Russian separatists using the Buk anti-aircraft missile system, brought to Ukraine from Russia. It belongs to the 53rd anti-aircraft missile brigade of the RF Ministry of Defense.
In addition to Colonel Oleg Pulatov (Gyurza), two other Russians are involved in the case – the former “defense minister” of the self -proclaimed “DNR” Igor Girkin (Strelkov), Major General Sergei Dubinsky (Khmury), and a citizen of Ukraine Leonid Kharchenko (Krot).
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