I just heard this shocking and heartbreaking news. This is the second Malaysian airlines plane that crashed this year. This is a huge tragedy for our country and for everyone whose family was on board.
I am deeply saddened. My prayers go out to the families of MH17.
Media Statement : MH17 Incident
Released at 12:30am/18 July 2014
Malaysia Airlines confirms it received notification from Ukrainian ATC that it had lost contact with flight MH17 at 1415 (GMT) at 30km from Tamak waypoint, approximately 50km from the Russia-Ukraine border.
Flight MH17 operated on a Boeing 777 departed Amsterdam at 12.15pm (Amsterdam local time) and was estimated to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.10 am (Malaysia local time) the next day.
The flight was carrying 280 passengers and 15 crew onboard.
More details to follow.
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July 17, 2014 at 20:04
Yes you are right. I hope this unites us all. We need more love and positivity in this world. I am so sad for the family of the plane though.
July 17, 2014 at 19:25
Sad news indeed our heart is with everyone who lost life so tragicly. Hope that we the majority on this planet should call, enough is enough and restore peace. Don’t we have enough nature disasters to deal with?
July 17, 2014 at 18:56
I’m so sorry to hear this! Wow, what a tragedy and only a few short months after the still unsolved previous airline disappearance. I hope this acts as a catalyst for more connection and unity and SOMETHING good can come from this tragedy because this senseless violence all over the world is TOO MUCH. It’s time for Love and Positivity and Community to prevail. Everybody in Malaysia is in my prayers and thoughts. ❤
July 17, 2014 at 18:35
So much sadness…
July 17, 2014 at 18:31
This is just so sad. So sorry to hear about the loss of another Malaysian airplane, and all those lives on board. It is difficult to comprehend. A dreadful tragedy.