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A fireball picked up by American satellites was the first indication a surface-to-air missile armed with a high-explosive warhead struck the airliner

A fireball picked up by American satellites was the first indication a surface-to-air missile armed with a high-explosive warhead struck the airliner. Based on signals the missile system gave off, analysts say it was likely Russian-made. David Martin reports.
Jul 18, 2014 (01:38)
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