Ukrainian officials said Wednesday that two military planes have been shot down in the eastern part of the country, where the government is waging a battle against pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

Jul23

Bodies of Malaysia jet victims leave for Netherlands

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 16:14 (EEST) Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)

The first bodies of victims from the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash began their journey from Ukraine to the Netherlands, as 16 coffins were loaded into a Dutch military plane during a solemn ceremony in the northeast Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday morning. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

Jul23

First MH17 victims’ bodies flown to the Netherlands | USA NOW

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 16:14 (EEST) Section: USA TODAY (USA)

Two military aircraft carrying the first bodies of victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash left Ukraine Wednesday. But grieving relatives seeking consolation still want answers about who caused the disaster. …read more Source: USA...

Jul23

Plane with First Coffins of Malaysian Airliner Victims Leaves Ukraine

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 16:14 (EEST) Section: The Boston Globe (USA)

It was a long journey but finally five refrigerated wagons reached Ukraine’s Kharkiv airport. They carry the remains of some of the 289 victims, who died on board the Malaysia Airlines jet. Flight MH17 was shot down over rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, where the government is trying to quell a pro-Russian backed separatist...

Jul23

Ukraine: Two military jets shot down

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 16:14 (EEST) Section: CNN (USA)

Two Ukrainian military jets were shot down Wednesday in the eastern part of the country, where Russian-backed rebels have fought against government forces, a Ukrainian military office said. …read more Source:...

Jul23

2 Ukrainian Military Fighter Jets Shot Down

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 16:14 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

(KIEV, Ukraine) — Two Ukrainian military fighter jets have been shot down in the east, according to the country’s Defense Ministry. The Sukhoi-25 fighters were shot down 1:30 p.m. local time Wednesday over an area called Savur Mogila. Defense Ministry spokesman Oleksiy Dmitrashkovsky says the planes may have been carrying up to two...

Jul23

Bodies of Malaysia jet victims leave Ukraine

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 14:57 (EEST) Section: KXAN (USA)

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two military aircraft carrying the first bodies of victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash left the embattled plains of eastern Ukraine Wednesday, while British investigators began work on a pair of “black boxes” to retrieve data on the flight’s last minutes. Pro-Russian rebels shot down two...

Jul23

Bodies of Malaysia Jet Victims Leave Ukraine

Wednesday, July 23 , 2014 - 14:57 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

(KHARKIV, Ukraine) — Two military aircraft carrying the first bodies of victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash left the embattled plains of eastern Ukraine Wednesday, while British investigators began work on a pair of “black boxes” to retrieve data on the flight’s last minutes. MorePutin’s Power: Why Russians Adore...