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An independent investigation has named Russian military adviser Oleg Vladimirovich Ivannikov as a person of interest in the downing of MH17.

An independent investigation has named Russian military adviser Oleg Vladimirovich Ivannikov as a person of interest in the downing of MH17. Source: SBS

Investigators probing the downing of flight M-H-17 say the missile which brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine originated from a Russian military brigade. The international Joint Investigation Team's finding provides some new answers for family and friends of the hundreds who died on board. And as Russia continues to deny the claims, Australia and other nations involved in the investigation are considering options to prosecute those responsible. Investigators have confirmed that the missile used to shoot down flight M-H-17 belonged to the Russian military's 53rd Brigade. A video released by the Joint Investigation Team, or JIT, outlines the evidence...



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