On Wednesday in the Netherlands, the Joint Investigation Team released preliminary results of the criminal examination relating to the MH17 flight. The investigation has been underway for more than 2 years. Russian separatists have long been suspected of downing the flight in Eastern Ukraine, which killed everyone on board. Dutch officials claim they have a wealth of information that links Russian Federation to the crash. Mobile phone towers, intercepted phone calls, and eyewitnesses all lead officials to believe that Russia was definitely involved in the crash.

Additionally, the JIT has asserted that the missile, which downed the plane, originated in Russia. Furthermore, the sophisticated Buk missile vehicle is claimed to have been returned to Russia after the downing.

The JIT has not released all its information relating to the investigation, in order to keep facts and figures secure. In the wake of the investigation, Russia has denied any connection with the downing of MH17. The criminal investigation could end in a criminal trial.

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