Anniversary of the MH17 tragedy - the inevitability of justice and an unhealed wound.

Eleven years ago: the tragedy of the downed MH17 aircraft

In 2014, the passenger plane Boeing 777 of Malaysia Airlines flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down over the occupied part of the Donetsk region. This event became a symbol of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Today, on the anniversary of the tragedy, the world remembers the victims and seeks those responsible for this tragedy.

What happened on July 17, 2014

The MH17 flight carried 298 people from 10 countries, including many children. The plane was shot down by a missile near the town of Hrabove, controlled by Russian hybrid forces.

The investigation results showed that the aircraft was shot down by a 'Buk' missile launched from the territory controlled by Russian forces.

Court and first sentences

The court in the Netherlands issued the first verdict in the case of the downed MH17 flight. Three individuals were found guilty of this and sentenced to life imprisonment, as well as required to pay compensation to the families of the deceased.

The fate of the killers

The convicted have fled to Russia and are now under international arrest warrants. A harsher penalty awaits Girkin for criticizing Russian politics.

The importance of the court's conclusions

Acknowledging Russia's responsibility in shooting down the MH17 aircraft is an important signal in identifying those responsible for this tragedy.

An unhealed wound

For the families of the deceased, this tragedy remains a painful routine that reminds them of the struggle for justice. The world does not forget and continues the fight for the truth.

In 2014, the MH17 aircraft was shot down near the town of Hrabove over the occupied part of the Donetsk region. This tragedy became a symbol of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The court in the Netherlands issued a verdict and found three individuals guilty, but they fled to Russia. The families of the deceased continue to seek justice, and the memory of this tragedy does not fade.