9 chapters across the catalog
MH17 Investigation, Russian Defense Ministry Briefing
The Russian Defense Ministry held a live press conference presenting new evidence regarding the 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine. Officials claimed to have rocket "passports" proving the Buk missile involved belonged to the Ukrainian army. Audio recordings were also played, purportedly showing Ukrainian officials discussing the accidental downing of aircraft.
MH17 Investigation and New Ukrainian Conflict Conclusions
A Dutch television report presented new conclusions regarding the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine. The report suggests that intensified fighting led to the accidental launch of a Buk missile, while also noting that local internet outages prevented standard monitoring of the flight path.
MH17 Interim Report, Buk Missile Findings
A new interim report from the Dutch Joint Investigation Team concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was downed by a Russian-made Buk missile fired from separatist-controlled Eastern Ukraine. The report utilized simulations and shrapnel analysis, though it stopped short of officially apportioning criminal blame.
Russian Rebuttal on MH17, Almaz-Antey Evidence
Russia and the missile manufacturer Almaz-Antey denounced the Dutch MH17 report as politically biased and based on simulations rather than technical evidence. They argued that the specific "dog biscuit" shaped shrapnel characteristic of the Buk missile was not found in the wreckage, challenging the investigation's conclusions.
Bellingcat, Google Funding and MH17 Journalism
Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins announced that the organization received funding from Google News Lab to sustain operations and hire full-time staff. The hosts express skepticism regarding Bellingcat's independence and its reporting on the MH17 shootdown. They also criticize an NPR report by Corey Flintoff for implying that the Dutch Safety Board report concluded a Russian crew must have operated the Buk missile, a detail not explicitly stated in the official findings.
MH17 Dutch Safety Board Report and Russian Buk Missile Testing
The Dutch Safety Board, led by Peter van Vollenhove, released its final report on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Russian missile manufacturer Almaz-Antey conducted real-world testing by blowing up a plane to argue the missile was an older Buk model used only by Ukrainian forces, not rebels. The hosts critique the mainstream media's reliance on a Dutch animation of the event over physical evidence and radar data.
The Dutch Safety Board and Joint Investigation Team announced the discovery of fragments possibly belonging to a Buk surface-to-air missile at the MH17 crash site. However, investigators remain cautious, stating they cannot yet definitively prove the origin of the weapon.
A report from the Dutch broadcaster NOS claimed that the investigation into the downing of flight MH17 points toward a Russian Buk missile. However, Russia Today (RT) contacted Dutch prosecutors who stated that no such final conclusion has been reached. The hosts suggest the Dutch media is pushing a narrative to satisfy a traumatized public despite a lack of verified evidence.
SA-11 Buk Missile System Technical Analysis and Attribution
The technical operation of the SA-11 Buk missile system is examined, focusing on its semi-active homing radar requirements. The hosts argue that operating such a system requires significant skill, contradicting the "drunken bonehead" narrative presented in the media. Representative Peter King is featured calling for sanctions on Aeroflot and blaming Vladimir Putin directly for the deaths of passengers.
