The European Court of Human Rights determined that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, resulting in the deaths of all passengers, including 38 Australians. The court ruled that Russia committed widespread violations of international law, including murder, torture, and destruction of infrastructure during its invasion of Ukraine. The judges stated that Russian forces engaged in unlawful conduct and failed to accurately identify military targets, violating principles of distinction. The judgment, described as historic by Ukraine, emphasized Russia's refusal to participate in the proceedings as another violation of human rights law.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia was responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, resulting in the deaths of all passengers, including 38 Australians.
The court found that Russian forces engaged in widespread violations of international law, including the murder, torture, and destruction of civilian infrastructure following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The court noted that Russia's refusal to participate in the proceedings was also a violation of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Ukraine hailed the judgment as historic and unprecedented, viewing it as an undeniable victory for the embattled country.
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