Accidents & Tragedies

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down Over Ukraine

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, was shot down over eastern Ukraine near the border with Russia, resulting in the deaths of all 298 people on board. The incident occurred in an area with ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and separatist groups, leading to international outrage and investigations into the use of heavy weaponry. The aircraft, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was struck by a missile, raising global concerns about air travel safety in conflict zones.

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