“The rebels quickly had control of this site. I wonder who was doing the looting? As if it wasn’t obvious.”
They lost a golden opportunity to gain legitimacy in the eyes of the rest of the world, but returning the bodies and all property found.
But respect for private property is the last thing that Pro-Putin irregulars think of.
Now they have cemented their image as thugs.
I agree. Furthermore, this was a CYA effort from the get-go.
The text of order number 432, pictured here, says in Russian: 'To all detachments of Donetsk People's Republic army, to soldiers and commanders who from 18 to 21 July 2014 in the area where the Boeing 777 of Malaysian airlines crashed and who possess personal belongings related to this airplane.Best Ukrainian propaganda (if that's what it is) to date!'Before 8 pm on 23 July 2014 you must give these things away to the headquarters of DPR army. Valuable items (watches, earrings, lockets and other jewellery) must be sent to the DPR Defence Fund.'
It is signed by rebel army commander Colonel Igor Strelkov, and carries what appears to be an official stamp.
The alleged order has been posted on social media websites in Ukraine and Russia.