Flight MH17

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was a commercial airplane shot down on July 17, 2014, while flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur over Ukraine. The aircraft was hit by a missile, causing it to break apart mid-flight and crash, resulting in the deaths of all 298 onboard. Investigations indicate the missile was likely fired by pro-Russian rebels using a sophisticated anti-aircraft system. The incident highlighted the dangers of armed conflicts affecting civilian air travel and led to international calls for accountability and increased security measures in conflict zones.