A Malaysia Airlines flight, with 298 people on board, was shot down on Thursday over eastern Ukraine.
The MH17 crashed near the village of Hrabove about 40 km (25 miles) from Russian border near the city of Donetsk, a stronghold of pro-Russian rebels.
Following the crash, the world leaders have demanded an international investigation into the shooting down of the airliner, which could increase tensions between Russia and the West.
The airliner had 298 people on board, including 283 passengers and 15 crew members. Among the many nationalities, there were 154 Dutch, 28 Malaysians, 27 Australians and 12 Indonesians. All crew members were Malaysian, Reuters reported.
This is the second tragedy to hit Malaysia Airlines this year, after the unexplained disappearance of Flight MH370 in March.
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Malaysia Airlines planes are pictured at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.Reuters
Smoke rises above the site of a Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash near the settlement of Hrabove in the Donetsk region.Reuters
Emergencies Ministry member walks on the site of a Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash near the settlement of Hrabove in the Donetsk region.Reuters
Emergencies Ministry member works at putting out a fire at the site of a Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash in the settlement of Hrabove in the Donetsk region.Reuters
Russia's President Putin and other high-ranked officials observe a minute of silence for victims of Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash before a meeting on economic issues at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow.Reuters
People bring flowers and candles to the Dutch embassy to commemorate the victims of the Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash in Kiev.Reuters
Man whose family was onboard the Malaysia Airlines MH17 consoles another, who had just arrived with her wife to receive confirmation that their daughter's family was onboard the plane, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.Reuters
A woman, who said she believed her sister was on Malaysia Airlines MH17, cries as she waits for more information about the crashed plane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.Reuters
Woman holds a sign that reads, "Putin is a terrorist", at Dutch embassy after Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash, in Kiev.Reuters
Man who said he believes he had a relative on Malaysia Airlines MH17 reacts in front of a policeman while waiting for more information about the crashed plane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in SepangReuters
Woman holding a sign that reads, "Putin is a murderer", lies down near flowers left by people to commemorate victims of Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash, at Dutch embassy in Kiev.Reuters
Emergencies Ministry member walks at a site of a Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash near the settlement of Hrabove in the Donetsk region.Reuters
Site of a Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash is seen at the settlement of Hrabove in the Donetsk region.Reuters
Malaysian woman Dina weeps after seeing her daughter's name on the list of passengers on board Malaysia Airlines MH17 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.Reuters
