Press Release
Remembering the 298 Lives Lost: 11 Years Since MH17 Tragedy
17 July 2025
Today, we mark the 11th anniversary of the downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Eastern Ukraine and the 298 lives lost on that tragic day.
The Secretary-General stands in full solidarity with the families of the victims and in honour of their memory.
Pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2166, the Secretary-General urges all States to extend their full cooperation to ensure that those responsible are held to account, following the important work of the independent Joint Investigation Team.
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