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MH17 plane crash: Dutch experts examine bodies MH17 plane crash: Dutch experts examine bodies
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Three Dutch investigators have examined bodies from the crashed Malaysia Airlines passenger plane at a railway station in eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian rebels have allowed Dutch investigators to examine bodies from the crashed Malaysia Airlines plane at a railway station in eastern Ukraine.
All 298 people on board flight MH17 died. The US and other nations say there is growing evidence of Russian complicity in the crash on 17 July. The three Dutch experts said the train might leave the town of Torez later.
The Dutch experts said the train may later leave the town of Torez, which is held by pro-Russian rebels. All 298 people on board flight MH17 died when it crashed over the rebel-held area on 17 July. The US and other nations say there is growing evidence of Russian complicity in the crash.
Meanwhile, heavy fighting is reported in the main rebel-held city of Donetsk.Meanwhile, heavy fighting is reported in the main rebel-held city of Donetsk.
The clashes - involving heavy weapons - are continuing near the city's airport and the railway station, eyewitnesses say.The clashes - involving heavy weapons - are continuing near the city's airport and the railway station, eyewitnesses say.
At least three civilians were reported killed, and one multi-storey building was seen on fire.At least three civilians were reported killed, and one multi-storey building was seen on fire.
Residents are fleeing the city, report BBC correspondents on the ground.Residents are fleeing the city, report BBC correspondents on the ground.
In other developments on Monday:In other developments on Monday:
'Wake-up call''Wake-up call'
The experts from the Dutch Disaster Victims Identification team are the first international investigators to arrive in the region where the Boeing 777 went down.The experts from the Dutch Disaster Victims Identification team are the first international investigators to arrive in the region where the Boeing 777 went down.
Monitors from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have been at the accident site, but their access to the wreckage has been limited by the rebels.Monitors from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have been at the accident site, but their access to the wreckage has been limited by the rebels.
On Monday, the Dutch experts examined some of the 196 bodies kept in refrigerator wagons in Torez, some 15km away from the crash site.On Monday, the Dutch experts examined some of the 196 bodies kept in refrigerator wagons in Torez, some 15km away from the crash site.
Peter van Leit, the team leader, said: "I think the storage of the bodies is of good quality."
A second train arrived there on Sunday to take more bodies on board.A second train arrived there on Sunday to take more bodies on board.
Pressure has been steadily growing on pro-Russian rebels to allow experts access to the site. The Dutch experts also later visited the crash site.
Pressure has been steadily growing on pro-Russian rebels to allow experts access to the area.
Flight MH17 crashed when it was reportedly hit by a missile.Flight MH17 crashed when it was reportedly hit by a missile.
Russia has been accused of providing the rebels with an anti-aircraft system that was allegedly used in the attack. It denies the allegations.Russia has been accused of providing the rebels with an anti-aircraft system that was allegedly used in the attack. It denies the allegations.
Russian and Ukrainian media reactionRussian and Ukrainian media reaction
Russia's press fears MH17 will shape future diplomacy. "The situation surrounding the Malaysian Boeing 777 shot down over Ukraine is becoming a key factor in world politics," says business daily Kommersant.Russia's press fears MH17 will shape future diplomacy. "The situation surrounding the Malaysian Boeing 777 shot down over Ukraine is becoming a key factor in world politics," says business daily Kommersant.
But Russian liberal thrice-weekly Novaya Gazeta diverts from the party line today: "There is practically no doubt that the airliner was shot down by the separatists," it declares.But Russian liberal thrice-weekly Novaya Gazeta diverts from the party line today: "There is practically no doubt that the airliner was shot down by the separatists," it declares.
Ukraine's press continues to accuse Moscow. Popular tabloid Segodnya leads with "Ukraine has enough evidence of Russia's guilt".Ukraine's press continues to accuse Moscow. Popular tabloid Segodnya leads with "Ukraine has enough evidence of Russia's guilt".
Russian and Ukraine press agree on the further souring of relations. Business daily Capital says: "The downing of the airliner in Donbas turns the regional conflict into an international one. Peace will not come soon."Russian and Ukraine press agree on the further souring of relations. Business daily Capital says: "The downing of the airliner in Donbas turns the regional conflict into an international one. Peace will not come soon."
International reaction:International reaction:
'Site compromised''Site compromised'
The rebels have said they will hand over MH17's flight recorders to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), but the US state department said rebels had tampered with other potential evidence.The rebels have said they will hand over MH17's flight recorders to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), but the US state department said rebels had tampered with other potential evidence.
Heavy machinery could be seen moving plane debris at the crash site on Sunday.Heavy machinery could be seen moving plane debris at the crash site on Sunday.
A Malaysian team of 133 officials and experts, comprising of search and recovery personnel, forensics experts, technical and medical experts has arrived in Ukraine. A separate UK group of air accident investigators is also there.A Malaysian team of 133 officials and experts, comprising of search and recovery personnel, forensics experts, technical and medical experts has arrived in Ukraine. A separate UK group of air accident investigators is also there.
But the government in Kiev says it has been unable to establish a safe corridor to the crash site.But the government in Kiev says it has been unable to establish a safe corridor to the crash site.
The fighting in eastern Ukraine erupted in April and is believed to have claimed more than 1,000 lives.The fighting in eastern Ukraine erupted in April and is believed to have claimed more than 1,000 lives.
The passenger list released by Malaysia Airlines shows the plane was carrying 193 Dutch nationals, including one with dual US nationality.The passenger list released by Malaysia Airlines shows the plane was carrying 193 Dutch nationals, including one with dual US nationality.
Other victims included 43 Malaysians (including 15 crew), 27 Australians, 12 Indonesians, 10 Britons, four Germans, four Belgians, three from the Philippines, and one from both Canada and New Zealand.Other victims included 43 Malaysians (including 15 crew), 27 Australians, 12 Indonesians, 10 Britons, four Germans, four Belgians, three from the Philippines, and one from both Canada and New Zealand.
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