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Our main conclusion was that on the basis of the criminal investigation results it could be established that Flight MH17 was shot down on 17 July 2014 by a BUK missile from the 9M38 series, which was fired from an agricultural field in the area of Pervomaiskyi. At that time this area was controlled by pro-Russian separatists. The presentation also demonstrated that the missile from the 9M38 series was fired by a BUK-TELAR. This BUK-TELAR was brought in from the territory of the Russian Federation and was returned to Russian Federation territory after use.
Conclusion – Fred Westerbeke: Today, the JIT has concluded that the BUK-TELAR which was used to shoot down flight MH17 originated from the 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the Russian armed forces. This observation raises questions, such as the question whether the Brigade itself was actively involved in the downing of flight MH17 on 17 July 2014. An important question, which the JIT is still investigating. So far, the Russian authorities have not yet reported to the JIT that a BUK of the 53rd Brigade was deployed in Eastern Ukraine and that it was used to shoot down flight MH17. Already on 15 October 2014, we asked the Russian authorities to give us (in line with UN Security Council resolution 2166) all information that may be relevant to the discovery of the truth. Because the JIT no longer wants to turn exclusively to the Russian authorities to obtain information on this subject, today - via the media - we also call in the help of the public to answer questions about control and use of the BUK TELAR, as well as about the missile that was probably launched with that TELAR.
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: Azureblue
Your questions and observations are spot on.
From the beginning, and just like the Skripal incident, the accusers have not offered a shred of evidence to prove their claims. And in the meantime, all the early photos and videos and witness statements were taken down from the internet.
What the west has proved again is that it is in full time Coverup Mode. A propaganda push meant to vilify Russia.
The investigation connected several of the dots based on documentation to lead them to the man with the call sign "Orion."
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: tommyjo
Yeah, I guess I am still aware of the deception involved in the official story. Yes, I'm still aware of the 24/7 effort by Washington to vilify Russia and Putin. Yes, I'm still aware of the false flag operation being a big card frequently played by Washington and London.
Yes, I understand that you still believe what you're told by propagandists. I'm able to recognize propaganda, and it seems you are not. It's quite alright.
The government must have its bogey man to thrash about, but all that means is that their lies and deception are brought in the open. Some of us can perceive it, some cannot.
originally posted by: Salander
AAM to the engine, and then the shooting gallery on the way down. Great shooting btw.
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: skywatcher44
For an independent thinker like myself, definitely an easy choice.
Do I believe what I saw on videos and pictures that were quickly taken down by powers known for their mendacity, or do I believe the words and pronouncements of known liars?
A very easy choice.
originally posted by: Azureblue
a reply to: skywatcher44
Sounds like another case of accusation equals guilt.
Nothing in the article about EVIDENCE let alone PROOF.
Funny how this "investigation" plays out and finds Russia guilty just when its also coming attack from other quarters regarding similar themed matters. Timing couldn't have been better for the prosecution.
Funny how the mutual self gagging agreement between Australia, Nederlands and Malaysia can be turned on and off at will. Is it Australia or the Netherlands that runs the mutual gagging game.
Under the rules of international crash investigations, the DSB has no authority to apportion blame, although board chairman Tjibbe Joustra said later that pro-Russian rebels had been in charge of the area from where the fateful missile was fired. For months, Russian experts directly challenged the DSB's findings, and all the while the Russian arguments constantly appeared to change.
A few days after the air crash Russia's Ministry of Defence suggested the Boeing 777 was downed by an air-to-air missile. It said Russian radar had spotted a Ukrainian fighter jet 3-5km (2-3 miles) away from the plane. In July 2015, Russia's investigative committee repeated the allegation, saying the missile "was not produced in Russia". And this version was widely promoted by Russian state TV, with one channel even showing an experiment involving a fighter jet firing on an old plane. But then the story switched, and Russian missile company Almaz-Antey blew up another plane to prove MH17 had been downed by a BUK surface-to-air missile. In another apparent chess move, Moscow was now arguing that MH17 was brought down by a rocket launched from Ukrainian government-held territory, although it acknowledged it was missile made by Almaz-Antey.
As the Dutch Safety Board prepared its report, several meetings were held with Russian specialists, who analysed the information they were given and at their last joint meeting questioned the Dutch findings. The Russian team put forward three arguments:
The blast location for the warhead was closer to the plane than the DSB said
MH17 must have been hit by a different, older type of BUK missile
The BUK missile must have been launched from a different area
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: skywatcher44
Oh my, what a sweet appeal to emotion. You're here because you want to make things right for those who died.
Very sweet, but totally void in facts, and totally oblivious to the strong record for mendacity and propaganda held by the NATO folks.
The goal was to crucify Russia in the public eye, nothing more.
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: tommyjo
No. Because it was quickly taken down, the footage I saw was fatal to the official story told by the media. In a time of universal deception, electronic suppression of evidence is a handy tool for propagandists.
The early footage showed clearly that the airplane had been struck by cannon fire, and that's why it was so quickly suppressed.
A more interesting question would be : "why do you believe a story with so many holes in it?" No pun intended.