Passenger jet shot down over Ukraine

[Hiromachi]

I've heared of more than 9 British and 23 American ... but who knows really, this informational mess atm really doesnt help.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Dam, my thoughts and prayers out to our Dutch friends as well as those not known at this time.

 

[CommanderBounds]

Sickens me when stuff like this happens. 298 people dead at the hands of a missile they didn't even see coming.
My condolences to the families and friends of everyone aboard.

 

[Gnomey]

Terrible to hear. My condolences to the families of those onboard.

Guess we have to wait and see what the exact details are.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

It does not matter what country any of the passengers on that flight were from, they did not deserve this. My thoughts go out to the families around the world who lost loved ones and friends.

 

[N4521U]

It's never gonna stop.

They need a GD Hobby.

 

[parsifal]

27 australians were on board that flight. Putin is saying its the fault of the ukrainian government, I presume because they allowed civilian traffic over what the separatists view as a war zone. the separatists have been claiming this as a no fly zone for weeks, and some airlines have been routing flights around the region, though Ive also seen some Civil Aviation reports that was safe to overfly.

The BUK system is basically an SA11 with updated electronics. importantly it has IFF control systems that the operators either did not know how to use, or chose to ignore and shot the aircraft dowen deliberately. Accidents do happen, as the shooting down of that Iranian airliner by a US missile demonstrates, but it certainly looks like a deliberate act of bastardry.

In my opinion, the international borders to Russia should be closed, and a complete embargo on their oil and gas sales imposed. this would cause a lot of pain in Europe, but it would also bring Ruussia to its knees very quickly. The germans, in particular, will never have the b*lls to do that.

 

[gumbyk]

The airspace above 32,000ft was deemed safe for overflight.

If the target aircraft isn't transmitting anything, then would an IFF system work?

 

[Capt. Vick]

This makes me sick. Mark my words, no one will pay for this.

 

[Marcel]

The amount of casualties is higher now, not 295, but 298. The last three were babies who didn't have their own seat. US confirms a missile launch.
Stupid Putin and Ukraine gouvernment and the Ukraine separatists are making this into a political game. Will not give them any more credit I guess.

Casualtilist, source Maleisia airlines

Nederland 154
Maleisië 45 ( 15 crew 2 baby's)
Australia 27
Indonesia 12 ( 1 baby)
Great Britain 9
Germany 4
Belgium 4
Filipines 3
Canada 1
Unidentified: 41
Total 298

Thoughts go out to all who lost their loved ones.

 

[Wildcat]

F*ck Putin. It angers me to think that POS will be in my country in a matter of months after his men have murdered 28 of my fellow countrymen. Your not welcome here fella...

 

[swampyankee]

They're saying everything at the moment, let's wait first.

More important: many Dutch casualties. At this moment I heard a number of 60 Dutch, but possibly many more hundreds of people died here, from many countries. Rip and all thoughts goes to the people left behind.

Adding to the tragedy, I just heard about a hundred passengers were HIV/AIDS researchers, which is significant portion ofthat community.


For yet another example of Putin's perfidy, he's saying it's Ukraine's fault, as it happened over their territory. The same territory that he's making sure that Ukraine can't control. Maybe he didn't pull the trigger, but he's armed the separatists, used his military to prevent Ukraine from dealing with them, and he has been their biggest cheerleader.

 

[Marcel]

Dutch casualties went up to 189. Hope no-one I know, although it is bad for everybody. My thoughts go out to the families

 

[at6]

I normally try to maintain a neutral mental position when I see the horrid tragedy that is our world. However, it might be quite enjoyable to hold Putin down, feed him 20 bowls of flaming hot Texas chili, lock him in a portapotty, then wait for the launch of the "Pootin Putin".

 

[vikingBerserker]

NICE!

 

[Hartmann52]

Friends, all Ukraine mourns dead. Terrorists, who made it will, not have mercy ...
There will be no forgiveness and Putin, who gave them weapons...
R.I.P......
I am sorry for my bad english

 

[GrauGeist]

That's too much effort for a rotten, corrupt a-hole like him.

They should simply do to him like they did to Mussolini or Ceaușescu and be done with it.

And Hartmann52, not to worry, your English is just fine.

 

[Hartmann52]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4HJmev5xg0
Our military believes that this missile system was hit by Boeing. And now it urgently Russian terrorists hide
GrauGeist, thanks

 

[at6]

Hartmann52, we all mourn the dead from such inhuman actions. Your English is 1000% better than my Ukrainian as I only speak English and very little German plus a few Mexican obscenities. My prayers for your nation and your people.

 

[Hartmann52]

at6, thank you. Russian its actions reaffirmed old, folk truth: a true friend is known in trouble.
Only the price for the reminder this time a very large...