Kiev's claims about the absence of Buk air defense systems in service with the Ukrainian army are absurd, a spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
On Thursday, Ihor Smeshko, an adviser to the Ukrainian president, refuted Russian arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey’s conclusion that the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 had been shot down from a Buk-M1 launcher in the area controlled by Kiev forces, arguing that Kiev had sold its last Buk to Georgia prior to the tragedy.
"There are satellite images, photographs, delivery contracts, witness accounts. This fact is so obvious it cannot be disputed," Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said.
"A statement by Ukraine president's aide is absolutely absurd. Such blatant lies coming form a high-ranking official are simply inappropriate."....
Sputnik
Russia Slams Kiev Over 'Blatant Lies' on Absence of Buk Missiles in Service
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