Russian ambassador to Malaysia says Ukraine rebels did not impede investigation, did not shoot down plane.

[Lyudmila G ] Vorobyeva said the rebels were only armed with a “small portable air defence system” (shoulder mounted) that can go up to 5km.

“I am not a military expert, but that BUK missile system is very sophisticated that you need special training to operate it.

“The rebels did not have the book or qualification to operate it, but the Ukrainian military have it,” she said.

thestar.com.my

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