A Malaysian airliner with 298 people on board was downed in Ukrainian airspace near the Russian border.
CNN reported Malaysian airlines confirmed a passenger plane belonging to this country disappeared while crossing Ukrainian airspace and downed near the Russian border. This plane left Amsterdam and was heading to Kuala Lampur. The Malaysian Prime Minister has asked for an urgent investigation.
The Russian Interfax news agency reported a Malaysian passenger jet carrying 298 passengers and crew was downed in Ukraine.