MH17 crash: Passengers onboard flight were already dead, claims rebel leader


Igor Girkin (middle) flanked by his men. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: A top pro-Russia separatist leader has claimed that the victims of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 may have already been dead before the plane took off from Amsterdam on Thursday.

Rebel leader Igor Girkin is reported as having said that he was told by people at the crash site that “a significant number of the bodies weren’t fresh”.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

MH17 , MAS , Ukraine , rebels , Russia

   

Next In Nation

Close to 40 more care homes under observation, says IGP
Malaysian mission highlights beloved nasi lemak at G77 and China 60th anniversary celebration in Geneva
Over 1,000 participated in Keretapi Sarong 2024 in Ipoh
Mahkota polls: Nothing unusual about 'guaranteed halal' banners, says Muhyiddin
Anwar calls for immediate halt to fertiliser, seed monopolies
Anwar foresees major agricultural transformation within two years
Sabah's Environment Minister Liew passionate about preserving state's biodiversity
No connection between Global Ikhwan and PAS, says Hadi Awang
Sabah's Tourism Ministry on a global mission to promote the state
Mahkota polls: Return to vote, says Zahid

Others Also Read