Who Shot Down MH17? These Are The Rebels Linked To The Massacre

Who Shot Down MH17? These Are The Rebels Linked To The Massacre

By Jake Godin
June 19, 2019

June 19, 2019

A new investigation from Newsy's partner Bellingcat reveals the names of separatists linked to the downing of MH17 in Eastern Ukraine in 2014.

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This video is part of a collaboration between Newsy and Bellingcat. Read the full report from Bellingcat here.

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